Haseeb Fatmi
Haseeb Fatmi earned a high school diploma from Enloe Magnet High School, a bachelor's degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2009, and a law degree from the Fordham University Law in 2012. His career experience includes working as an attorney and adjunct professor.
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Public education & schools: “My vision for District 18 is simple: affordable living, strong schools, safe communities, and responsive, commonsense leadership.”
(Campaign website (accessed Oct 23, 2026)) Public education & schools: “As a proud graduate of North Carolina public schools, I know firsthand the opportunities that a strong public education can provide. Public schools are the backbone of our state, and every child deserves access to a high-quality education, regardless of their family’s income or ZIP code. That’s why I believe we must make meaningful investments in our schools, our teachers, and our students.”
(Campaign website (accessed Oct 23, 2026)) Democracy, elections & governance: “I also believe that every eligible voter deserves the opportunity to make their voice heard. That’s why I’m fighting to protect early voting, preserve polling places on college campuses and in underserved communities, and to ensure the State Board of Elections has the funding, staffing, and resources necessary to administer secure and fair elections.”
(Campaign website (accessed Oct 23, 2026)) Chris Stock
Chris Stock He advanced from the Republican primary on March 3, 2026 .
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Jobs, economy & workforce: “Increase quality of life by focusing on whether families can afford to live where they work, feel safe in their neighborhoods. Improving our community requires practical and common sense solutions. That starts with preventing a toll from ever being put on Capital Blvd. We can strengthen quality of life by encouraging responsible growth that respects local communities, supports homeownership, protects farmland and open space, and invests in local infrastructure. Economic growth should be driven by small businesses, and a skilled workforce, not by government micromanagement.”
(Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey (2026)) Brad Hessel
Brad Hessel was born in New York, New York . He attended Sleepy Hollow High School and Phillips Exeter Academy.
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Priorities & Governance: “If elected, I pledge to sponsor legislation to establish an independent, non-partisan body to create compact electoral districts and end the practice of gerrymandering engaged in by both establishment parties.”
(Campaign website) Priorities & Governance: “I pledge to treat my opponents with respect and not act as if I believe that anyone who disagrees with me is either an idiot or malicious.”
(Campaign website) Priorities & Governance: “I am running to represent all the people of Senate 18, including my opponents’ supporters.”
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