North Carolina State Senate District 34

Public safety & justice: “I believe those who protect our communities deserve the full backing of their leaders and the public they serve. That is why I have consistently prioritized public safety funding, strengthened accountability, and made public safety a priority in Raleigh.” (Campaign website (accessed Oct 23, 2026))

Taxes, budget & cost of living: “Cost of living comes first. Families in Cabarrus County are feeling it at the gas pump, at the grocery store, and every time a bill shows up. As a House member, I supported the tax relief that made the first $25,000 of a family's income tax-free, because the best thing Raleigh can do for a family budget is take less of it. In the Senate, I'll work to let you keep more of what you earn, keep state spending disciplined, and make health care prices transparent so you can see what care costs before the bill arrives.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey (2026))

Taxes, budget & cost of living: “Small business and the cost of living are personal for me, because I've lived both for nearly thirty years at Casco Signs. I care about health care price transparency, so families and employers can see what care costs up front. I care about education and giving parents options, which is why I supported Opportunity Scholarships, and about building a workforce pipeline through Rowan-Cabarrus Community College and our high schools so the jobs coming here go to the people who live here. And I care about protecting the vulnerable.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey (2026))

Campaign priorities & governance: “As a proud fourth-generation North Carolinian with family roots in Montgomery County, I have called Concord home for over 30 years. I studied business at North Carolina State University and received my MBA from Meredith College in Raleigh. I raised my family in Cabarrus County and have spent my life grounded by faith, community, and service.” (Campaign website (accessed Oct 23, 2026))

Healthcare & reproductive rights: “For more than two decades, I have put those values into action as Co-Founder and Executive Director of the Lake Norman Community Health Clinic, now the Cook Community Clinic, where I have helped thousands of uninsured North Carolinians access affordable, quality care.” (Campaign website (accessed Oct 23, 2026))

Healthcare & reproductive rights: “​In 2022, I was named CEO of the NCAFCC, where I represent and advocate for all free and charitable clinics across North Carolina—continuing my lifelong mission to ensure that no one goes without care.​ I also chair the Board of Directors for the Translational Health Institute of the Safety Net in North Carolina, a nonprofit research organization focused on advancing health equity across the state.” (Campaign website (accessed Oct 23, 2026))