Roy Surrett
Roy Surrett graduated from North Penn High School. Surrett earned a bachelor's degree from Wake Forest University in 1985 and a graduate degree from the University of South Carolina in 1988.
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Public education & schools: “I am passionate about policy that builds a resilient future for Eastern North Carolina. My priorities begin with fully funding our public schools and ensuring quality healthcare is affordable and accessible for every family. With 40 years of federal leadership, I understand the need for strategic investment to combat climate change while protecting our coastline and rural lands.”
(Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey (2026)) Norman Sanderson
Sanderson received a B.A. in Christian education from Logos University in 2002. His professional experience includes working as a sheriff's deputy and a real estate business owner.
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Campaign priorities & governance: “Thank you for visiting my website! I look forward to meeting you if I haven't already! It has been an honor to serve the wonderful citizens of Senate District 2 in the North Carolina Legislature. This is still work to be done, and I look forward to continuing that work for you!”
(Campaign website (accessed Oct 23, 2026)) Public education & schools: “From my work on the farm to running a dredge on the creeks around Pamlico County, from my work as a law enforcement officer and drug enforcement agent for the Pamlico County Sherriff's Office to becoming the principal of a Christian school after earning a Christian Education degree and then owning a successful childcare facility in Havelock, NC that positively impacted the lives of children and families for over 20 years, the Lord has blessed me with a breadth of experience that has served me well in the NC Senate for the past fourteen years.”
(Campaign website (accessed Oct 23, 2026)) Public education & schools: “From my work on the farm to running a dredge on the creeks around Pamlico County, from my work as a law enforcement officer and drug enforcement agent for the Pamlico County Sherriff's Office to becoming the principal of a Christian school after earning a Christian Education degree and then owning a successful childcare facility in Havelock, NC that positively impacted the lives of children and families for over 20 years, the Lord has blessed me with a breadth of experience that has served me well in the NC Senate for the past nine years.”
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