INDY staff

Name: Sophia Chitlik Age: 36 Party affiliation: Democrat Campaign website: https://sophiafornc.com/ Occupation and employer: Self-Employed, Fractional COO, currently working on policy full-time 1. What in your background qualifies you to represent the people of your North Carolina district effectively? What would you cite as your biggest career accomplishment?  I’m asking constituents for another term in […]

Name: DeDreana Freeman Age: 48 Party affiliation: Democrat Campaign website: www.DeDreanaFreeman.com Occupation and employer: Executive Management Consultant  1. What in your background qualifies you to represent the people of your North Carolina district effectively? What would you cite as your biggest career accomplishment?  My background combines lived experience, grassroots organizing, and proven leadership. As a […]

Name: Mary Lucas Age: 37 Party affiliation: Democrat Campaign website: https://www.marylucasfornc.com Occupation and employer: Vice President of Strategy, Transitions LifeCare 1. What in your background qualifies you to represent the people of your North Carolina district effectively? What would you cite as your biggest career accomplishment?  I’ve spent much of my career at the intersection […]

Name: Brandall Redd Age: 25 Party affiliation: Democrat Campaign website: https://brandallreddfornc.carrd.co/ Occupation and employer: Restaurant manager  1. What in your background qualifies you to represent the people of your North Carolina district effectively? What would you cite as your biggest career accomplishment?  What qualifies me to represent this district is that I understand both the […]

Name: Renee Ann Price Age: n/a Party affiliation: Democrat Campaign website: www.reneepricefornc.com Occupation and employer: Legislator, NCGA 1. What in your background qualifies you to represent the people of your North Carolina district effectively? What would you cite as your biggest career accomplishment?  My background includes ten years of public service to the people of […]

Name: Valerie P. Foushee  Age: 69 Party affiliation: Democrat Campaign website: https://valeriefoushee.com Occupation and employer: U.S. Representative for North Carolina’s 4th Congressional District 1. What are your primary concerns for the state of North Carolina? Rising costs and preserving democracy. Trump is ignoring skyrocketing prices and is cutting jobs across our region through cuts to […]

Name: Nida Allam Age: 32 Party affiliation: Democrat Campaign website: nidaallam.com Occupation and employer: Durham County Commissioner 1. What are your primary concerns for the state of North Carolina? Addressing the affordability crisis for working families Across the district, families are being squeezed by low wages, rising prices, and corporate greed. My top priority is […]

Name: Mary Patterson  Age: 63 Party affiliation: Democrat Campaign website: n/a Occupation and employer: Substitute Teacher and Durham Public Schools System  1. What are your primary concerns for the state of North Carolina? Equal and Fair Employment EEOC Practices and Pay; Homelessness; Fair Housing; Terminating At Will State; Eliminating Excessive Rental Fees like Cable/Internet, Pest […]

Name: Adam Beeman Age: 46 Party affiliation: Democrat Campaign website: beemanforocbocc.com Occupation and employer: Owner operator of Beeman Electric Company 1. In your view, what are the three most pressing issues facing Orange County and—if you are running for a district seat—your district in particular? If elected, what will you do to address these issues? […]

Name: Karen Stegman Age: 56 Party affiliation: Democrat Campaign website: stegmanfororange.com Occupation and employer: Consultant, non-profit strategy and development 1. In your view, what are the three most pressing issues facing Orange County and—if you are running for a district seat—your district in particular? If elected, what will you do to address these issues? 1) […]