{"campaigns":[{"candidatename":"Brian Echevarria","chatgptsummary":null,"notes":null,"party":"REP","person":{"biography":"Brian Dwight Echevarria is the incumbent Republican member of the North Carolina House of Representatives for District\u202f82 and is seeking re\u2011election in the November\u202f3,\u202f2026 general election\u202f[1][4]. He began his first term on January\u202f1,\u202f2025, a two\u2011year term that runs until January\u202f1,\u202f2027\u202f[1][4]. As a state representative, he participates in the full legislative process, including introducing bills, serving on committees, and voting on the state budget and policy measures that affect North Carolina residents\u202f[4][3].\n\nEchevarria was born in Miami, Florida, and later moved to Cabarrus County, North Carolina, where he now resides\u202f[1][4]. He earned undergraduate degrees from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University and Florida State University\u202f[4]. He is married to Cynthia and has two children\u202f[4]. His professional background includes work as a financial advisor, a local business owner, and a building contractor before entering public office\u202f[1]. He also serves as a consultant with Walkes and John\u202fLLC\u202f[2].\n\nBefore his election to the House, Echevarria was active in local party politics, serving as the Republican County Chairman for Cabarrus County\u202f[4]. He first won a seat in the House by defeating incumbent Republican Kevin\u202fCrutchfield in the March\u202f5,\u202f2024 primary, earning 50.9\u202f% of the vote\u202f[1][4]. He was subsequently re\u2011elected in the November\u202f2024 general election, defeating Democrat Sabrina\u202fBerry with 54.3\u202f% of the vote\u202f[1][4].\n\nDuring the 2025\u20112026 legislative session, Rep.\u202fEchevarria introduced a range of bills covering topics such as entry\u2011fee regulation for interscholastic sports, a \u201cSam\u2019s Law\u201d anti\u2011corruption measure, the NC Constitutional Carry Act, and a proposal to make Election Day a state holiday\u202f[3]. He also sponsored legislation to protect veterans, expand religious property tax exemptions, and modify homestead tax exclusions\u202f[3]. Several of his bills advanced to committee consideration, reflecting his focus on fiscal responsibility, public safety, and individual liberties\u202f[3].\n\nEchevarria serves on multiple House committees, including Finance (Vice Chair of Property Tax Reduction and Reform), Select Committee on Government Efficiency, Select Committee on Oversight and Reform, Redistricting, Oversight, Regulatory Reform, and Transportation\u202f[4]. His committee assignments position him to influence budgetary decisions, property\u2011tax policy, and infrastructure projects in his district and statewide.\n\nHis campaign emphasizes keeping taxes low, supporting small businesses, protecting 2nd\u2011Amendment rights, and preserving religious liberty\u202f[15][17]. He has been endorsed by the North Carolina Grassroots Government PAC and the North Carolina Values Coalition\u202f[5][6]. The candidate\u2019s official website provides additional details on his platform and a portal for donations and volunteer sign\u2011ups\u202f[15].\n\n## Sources\n- [1] [Brian Echevarria - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Brian_Echevarria)\n- [2] [Representative Brian Echevarria - Biography - North Carolina General Assembly](https://www.ncleg.gov/Members/Biography/H/828)\n- [3] [Representative Brian Echevarria's Introduced Bills - North Carolina General Assembly](https://www.ncleg.gov/Members/IntroducedBills/H/828)\n- [4] [Brian Echevarria - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brian_Echevarria)\n- [5] [iVoterGuide - Brian Echevarria iVoterGuide Profile](https://ivoterguide.com/candidate/65064/race/8431/election/1090)\n- [6] [iVoterGuide - Brian Echevarria iVoterGuide Profile](https://ivoterguide.com/candidate/65064/race/8452/election/869)\n- [11] [Representative Brian Echevarria (@BrianEchNC) / X](https://x.com/brianechnc?lang=en)\n- [12] [Brian Echevarria (@BrianEchNC) ...](https://twitter.com/brianechnc?lang=en)\n- [14] [I\u2019m announcing my run for reelection in 2026\u2014to stand with ...](https://www.facebook.com/BrianEchevarriaNC/videos/brian-echevarria-announces-re-election-campaign-for-state-representative-of-dist/1286415626227923/)\n- [15] [Meet Brian Echevarria - Vote Brian Echevarria](https://brianechevarria.com/)\n- [16] [State Representative Brian Echevarria | BillTrack50](https://www.billtrack50.com/legislatordetail/29771)\n- [17] [Brian Echevarria | BallotReady](https://www.ballotready.org/people/brian-echevarria)\n- [18] [Ten Years from now - Vote Brian Echevarria](https://brianechevarria.com/my-life-my-story-2/)\n- [19] [North Carolina State Rep. Brian Echevarria - Biography | LegiStorm](https://www.legistorm.com/person/bio/516811/Brian_Echevarria.html)\n- [20] [Brian Echevarria](https://www.carolinajournal.com/people/brian-echevarria/)","firstname":"Brian","lastname":"Echevarria","middlename":"Dwight","suffix":null,"token":"3e67c59afbe2b053"},"token":"GEBYdmibGw"},{"candidatename":"Chris Bishopp","chatgptsummary":null,"notes":null,"party":"DEM","person":{"biography":"Christopher Alan Bishopp is the Democratic candidate for North Carolina\u2019s House District\u202f82 in the 2026 general election, seeking a seat in the North Carolina House of Representatives, the state\u2019s lower legislative chamber [1]. The district\u2019s incumbent, Republican Brian\u202fEchevarria, is also on the ballot.\n\nBishopp\u2019s professional background is rooted in aviation safety and military service. He served as a Naval Flight Officer in the United States Navy, an experience he cites as the foundation of his \u201cdecades of aviation safety, operations, and public service\u201d career [1]. After his military tenure, he continued working in aviation safety and operations, positions that he says have given him steady leadership skills and a strong sense of duty to his community.\n\nIn his own words, Bishopp is motivated by a desire to protect the future of his grandchildren and to stand up for the rights of working families. He emphasizes three policy pillars: education, affordability, and health care. He supports increased investment in public schools, teachers, modern classrooms, and career\u2011technical education, while expressing concern about the impact of voucher programs on local school funding [1]. To address rising housing costs and utility bills, he advocates for responsible tax policy, smart infrastructure investments, and protections for homeowners [1]. On health care, he backs expanding coverage, strengthening local hospitals and clinics, and improving mental\u2011health services [1].\n\nBishopp\u2019s campaign was unopposed in the Democratic primary, which was canceled, allowing him to advance directly to the November 3,\u202f2026 general election ballot [1]. He has completed Ballotpedia\u2019s Candidate Connection survey, providing the above statements on his priorities and background. No additional campaign website or contact information is listed in the available sources.\n\n## Sources\n- [1] [Chris Bishopp - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Chris_Bishopp)\n- [4] [North Carolina House of Representatives elections, 2026 - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/North_Carolina_House_of_Representatives_elections,_2026)\n- [8] [Results from 2026 Candidate Filing - Carolina Forward](https://carolinaforward.org/blog/results-from-2026-candidate-filing/)\n- [13] [North Carolina House Primary Election 2026 Live Results](https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2026-primary-elections/north-carolina-house-results)\n- [15] [Election field for 2026 is set in North Carolina](https://www.carolinajournal.com/election-field-for-2026-is-set-in-north-carolina/)","firstname":"Christopher","lastname":"Bishopp","middlename":"Alan","suffix":null,"token":"5538e82e51d555b9"},"token":"uYDA9ambQ4"}],"choices":null,"description":null,"district":null,"districtgroup":null,"districtgroupname":null,"districtname":null,"job_type":"state_representative","o.office":"state_house","office":"state_house","officedescription":"The Tennessee House of Representatives is the lower chamber of the state legislature, with 99 members elected from single-member districts to two-year terms. Representatives pass state laws, originate revenue bills, approve the state budget, and \u2014 with the Senate \u2014 confirm gubernatorial appointments and propose constitutional amendments.","officequalities":"- **Integrity** \u2014 Acts in the interest of constituents and the public good rather than for personal gain, and remains independent of undue influence from donors, lobbyists, and party leadership.\n- **Understanding of the constituency** \u2014 Grasps both the economic-development needs of the district and the day-to-day concerns of individual residents \u2014 safety, healthcare, education, infrastructure.\n- **Persuasion** \u2014 Engages, listens to, and persuades both fellow legislators and constituents. Can change minds and explain votes honestly.\n- **Legislative craft** \u2014 Reads, drafts, and amends statute with care. Understands how specific bill language translates to outcomes, and knows the body of law being modified.\n- **Coalition-building** \u2014 Finds common ground across partisan and factional lines, brokers compromises that hold, and forms working majorities even when consensus is hard to reach.","officeterm":2,"officetitle":"State Representative","partisan":1,"pgr":"general","quantity":1,"referendum":null,"source":null,"title":"Nc House Of Representatives District 082"}