Name as it appears on the ballot: Lynn Edmonds Credit: M Cubed Photos Age: 51 Party affiliation: Democrat Campaign website: lynnforwake.com Occupation & employer: Outreach Director, Public Schools First NC Years lived in the area: 27 1. In 300 words or less, please give us—and our readers—your elevator pitch: Why are you running? Why should voters […]
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Candidate Questionnaire: Chris Heagarty, Wake School Board, District 7
Name as it appears on the ballot: Chris Heagarty Age: Party affiliation: Democrat Campaign website: Heagarty4Schools.org Occupation & employer: Executive Director, City of Oaks Foundation Years lived in the area: 43 1. In 300 words or less, please give us—and our readers—your elevator pitch: Why are you running? Why should voters entrust you with this […]
Candidate Questionnaire: Tyler Swanson, Wake School Board, District 9
Name as it appears on the ballot: Tyler Swanson Credit: JB Haygood Photography Age: 28 Party affiliation: Democratic Campaign website: swansonforwake.com Occupation & employer: Campaign Strategist- Legal Non-Profit Years lived in the area: 2.5 1. In 300 words or less, please give us—and our readers—your elevator pitch: Why are you running? Why should voters entrust […]
Candidate Questionnaire: Matt Calabria, Wake County Commissioners, District 2
Name as it appears on the ballot: Matt Calabria Credit: Wake Technical Community College Campaign website: www.mattcalabria.com Party affiliation: Democrat Profession or occupation: Attorney, incumbent commissioner Years lived in Wake County: 13 1. In your view, what are the three most pressing issues facing Wake County? If elected, what will you do to address these issues? First, the Commission […]
Candidate Questionnaire: Cheryl Stallings, Wake County Commissioners, District 3
Name as it appears on the ballot: Cheryl F. Stallings Campaign website: https://www.cheryl4wake.org/ Party affiliation: Democrat Profession or occupation: Psychologist & Small Business Owner Years lived in Wake County: 32 1. In your view, what are the three most pressing issues facing Wake County? If elected, what will you do to address these issues? Broadly […]
Candidate Questionnaire: Tim Longest, NC House 34
Name as it appears on the ballot: Tim Longest Age: 31 Party affiliation: Democratic Campaign website: www.TimforNC.com Occupation & employer: lawyer/law clerk, NC Supreme Court Years lived in North Carolina: 31 1. What in your background qualifies you to represent the people of your North Carolina district effectively? What would you cite as your three biggest […]
Candidate Questionnaire: Jenna Wadsworth, Wake County Soil & Water Conservation District Supervisor
Name as it appears on the ballot: Jenna Wadsworth Age: 33 Party affiliation: Democratic (Please note this is a nonpartisan race) Campaign website: www.JennaWadsworth.com Occupation & employer: Vice-Chair, Wake County Soil & Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors. Small business owner / Consultant. Hobby farmer. 1. Why are you running for the position of Soil […]
Candidate Questionnaire: Beth Pugh Farrell, Wake County Soil & Water Conservation District Supervisor
Name as it appears on the ballot: Beth Pugh Farrell Age: 43 Party affiliation: Non-partisan Race Campaign website: www.bethpughfarrell.com Occupation & employer: Agricultural Programs Specialist, NC Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services. 1. Why are you running for the position of Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor? In your answer, please explain your understanding of […]
Candidate Questionnaire: Courtney Geels, US House 4
Name as it appears on the ballot: Courtney Geels Age: 32 Party affiliation: Republican Campaign website: courtneygeelsforcongress.com Occupation & employer: RN & N/A Years lived in North Carolina: 25 1. What are your primary concerns for the State of North Carolina? Economy/inflation; Education; Quality Medical Care; Crime 2. What in your background qualifies you to […]
Candidate Questionnaire: Wiley Nickel, U.S. House 13
Name as it appears on the ballot: Wiley Nickel Age: 46 Party affiliation: Democrat Campaign website: www.wileynickelforcongress.com Occupation & employer: Two-term State Senator and attorney Years lived in North Carolina: 14 1. What are your primary concerns for the State of North Carolina? I’m running for Congress because Washington is not working for North Carolina families. […]

