Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey: North Carolina roundup


North Carolina is holding elections, including for state executive and legislative offices, on March 5, 2024. A number of candidates running in these elections completed Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey. These survey responses allow voters to hear directly from candidates about what motivates them to run for office.

Below is a selection of responses from the candidates who filled out the survey as of Oct. 10. To read each candidate’s full responses, click his or her name at the bottom of the article.

Jack Clark (R) is running for North Carolina State Auditor, and the Republican primary is on March 5. Here’s how Clark responded to the question: What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

“I want North Carolina to be the best run state in the country. My passion is service the people of NC by ensuring their tax dollars are being used efficiently and effectively.”

Click here to read the rest of Clark’s answers. 

Joshua Harrell (D) is running for North Carolina House of Representatives District 22, and the Democratic primary is on March 5. Here’s how Harrell responded to the question: What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

“Eliminating State Income Taxes

Eliminating Sales Tax for Grocery Items and Prescription Drugs

Protecting Social Security and Medicare

Increasing Teacher Pay to a minimum of $50,000

Ensure Affordable Insulin and Drug Prices for all North Carolinians …”

Click here to read the rest of Harrell’s answers. 

If you’re a North Carolina candidate or incumbent, click here to take the survey. The survey contains over 30 questions, and you can choose the ones you feel will best represent your views to voters. If you complete the survey, a box with your answers will display on your Ballotpedia profile. Your responses will also populate the information that appears in our mobile app, My Vote Ballotpedia.

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