{"campaigns":[{"candidatename":"Joe Pike","chatgptsummary":null,"notes":null,"party":"REP","person":{"biography":"Joseph \"Joe\" Patrick Pike is the incumbent Republican member of the North Carolina House of Representatives for District\u202f6, covering all of Franklin County and part of Granville County. He is seeking re\u2011election in the November\u202f3,\u202f2026 general election, after winning the March\u202f3,\u202f2026 Republican primary with 53.3\u202f% of the vote against Bill Morris [1].\n\nThe North Carolina Constitution requires state House members to be qualified voters, to have lived in the district for at least one year before the election, and to be at least 21 years old [2]. Representatives serve two\u2011year terms with no term limits and are paid a salary of $13,951 per year plus a $104 per\u2011day per diem [2].\n\nPike earned his bachelor\u2019s degree (details not listed in the sources) and built a career as a business owner. He is the president of Twisted Grape Investments Inc., a venture he continues to run while serving in the legislature [4][8][11].\n\nSince first taking office on January\u202f1,\u202f2023, Pike has been assigned to several key committees, including the Alcoholic Beverage Control, Commerce, House Finance, Pensions and Retirement, and State Government committees for the 2023\u20112024 session [1]. He has introduced a range of legislation, notably HB\u202f9 (Firearm Discharge/Preempt Local Ordinance) and HB\u202f42 (Back the Blue Pay Act) in 2025, as well as bills on veteran tax relief, small\u2011business insurance access, and election\u2011related reforms such as HB\u202f66 (Reduce Early Voting Period) [5].\n\nIn the 2024 general election, Pike defeated Democratic challenger Kiara Johnson with 60.6\u202f% of the vote (24,190 votes) [1]. He again secured the Republican nomination in 2026, beating Bill Morris 2,120 to 1,859 votes, and will face Democrat Tony Spears in the November contest [1].\n\nPike\u2019s public profile includes a legislative office at 300\u202fN. Salisbury Street, Room\u202f542, Raleigh, NC\u202f27603\u20115925, and a mailing address identical to the office location. The North Carolina General Assembly\u2019s official biography lists his email and phone fields as blank, indicating no publicly posted contact details [4][6][7].\n\nHis campaign materials and public statements emphasize support for small\u2011business interests, consistent with his background as a business owner and his endorsement by the NFIB North Carolina PAC for the 2024 cycle [19].\n\n## Sources\n- [1] [Joe Pike - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Joe_Pike)\n- [2] [North Carolina House of Representatives District 6 - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/North_Carolina_House_of_Representatives_District_6)\n- [3] [North Carolina elections, 2026 - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/North_Carolina_elections,_2026)\n- [4] [Representative Joseph Pike - Biography - North Carolina General Assembly](https://www.ncleg.gov/Members/DistrictRepresentation/H/6)\n- [5] [Representative Joseph Pike's Introduced Bills - North Carolina General Assembly](https://www.ncleg.gov/Members/IntroducedBills/H/808)\n- [6] [Representative Joseph Pike - Biography - North Carolina General Assembly](https://www3.ncleg.gov/Members/Biography/h/808)\n- [7] [Representative Joseph Pike - Biography - North Carolina General Assembly](https://www.ncleg.gov/Members/Biography/H/808)\n- [8] [Joe Pike - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe_Pike)\n- [9] [Joe Pike (politician)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe_Pike_(politician))\n- [11] [Vote Smart | Facts For All](https://justfacts.votesmart.org/candidate/biography/202667/joe-pike)\n- [14] [See the full list of candidates running in North Carolina's ...](https://www.facebook.com/thecharlotteobserver/posts/see-the-full-list-of-candidates-running-in-north-carolinas-2026-electionsread-mo/1306299098202723/)\n- [15] [North Carolina State Rep. Joe Pike - Biography | LegiStorm](https://www.legistorm.com/person/bio/442601/Pike_Joseph.html)\n- [16] [North Carolina Representative Joseph Pike - FastDemocracy](https://fastdemocracy.com/bill-search/nc/legislators/NCL000387/)\n- [17] [Rep. Joseph Pike | North Carolina 2025-2026 - Legislative Tracking | PolicyEngage](https://trackbill.com/legislator/north-carolina-representative-joseph-pike/1063-26177/)\n- [18] [North Carolina State Rep. Joe Pike - Biography | LegiStorm](https://www.legistorm.com/person/bio/442601/Joseph_Pike.html)\n- [19] [NFIB North Carolina PAC Endorses 78 Candidates for General Assembly - NFIB](https://www.nfib.com/news/news/nfib-north-carolina-pac-endorses-78-candidates-for-general-assembly/)","firstname":"Joseph","lastname":"Pike","middlename":"Patrick","suffix":null,"token":"b52354ded13d62e1"},"token":"WgliwrjjhV9h44T5"},{"candidatename":"W. H. (Bill) Morris","chatgptsummary":null,"notes":null,"party":"REP","person":{"biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nWilliam Harold \"Bill\" Morris is a Republican candidate for NC State House District 6, which covers central and western Harnett County. He currently serves as vice chair of the Harnett County Board of Commissioners.\n\n## Background and education\nMorris graduated from Lee County High School in 1984 and completed the Basic Law Enforcement Training program at Central Carolina Community College in 1987.\n\n## Career\nMorris enlisted in the US Army in 1984 and served in the Military Police Corps through 1987. He then built a 34-year law enforcement career, including 20 years with the Harnett County Sheriff's Office (13 years in narcotics enforcement) and 10 years with the Town of Erwin. He is a disabled veteran and serves as a VA-certified inspector for adaptive housing. He has previously chaired both the Harnett County Schools Board of Education and the Harnett County Board of Commissioners. He operates Black River Automotive in Erwin and farms locally.\n\nMorris is a Mason, Shriner, and member of Antioch PFW Church in Dunn, NC.\n\n## Family\nMorris and his wife, Genia, have been married for 34 years. They have two adult children and one grandchild.\n\n## Sources\n- [1] [Harnett vice chair announces bid for NC House seat \u2013 Daily Record](https://www.mydailyrecord.com/townnews/politics/harnett-vice-chair-announces-bid-for-nc-house-seat/article_3f8c9e4b-4944-4fd0-ae28-28f64128157c.html)\n- [2] [Bill Morris for NC House](https://billmorris.online/)\n","firstname":"William","lastname":"Morris","middlename":"Harold","suffix":null,"token":"d068e5e5b6b1cd64"},"token":"0MVP5mmpqx_Mr-Zy"},{"candidatename":"Joshua P. Estep","chatgptsummary":null,"notes":null,"party":"DEM","person":{"biography":"> **Status update.** Joshua Paul Estep lost the Democratic primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 6 to Tony Spears, 1,637 votes to 2,489 (March 3, 2026); Spears advances to the November 3, 2026 general election [4].\n\n## Current office and 2026 campaign\nJoshua Paul Estep (listed on the ballot as \"Joshua P. Estep\") is a Democratic candidate for NC House of Representatives, District 6, according to the North Carolina State Board of Elections' 2026 candidate filing list [1]. Joshua filed for candidacy on December 12, 2025, for Harnett County [1]. The race appears on the March 3, 2026 primary ballot [1].\n\n## Background\nAccording to the North Carolina voter file, Joshua Paul Estep is a registered voter in Harnett County, North Carolina, registered since 2018 (8 years), with party affiliation listed as Democratic [2]. The voter file shows Joshua Paul Estep's year of birth as 1989; NC publishes only the year of birth in its bulk voter export, so day and month are not part of the public record [2]. The voter history file shows 7 elections voted in since 2016, most recently the 2026-03-03 primary [3].\n\nThis biography draws on the North Carolina State Board of Elections' candidate filing records and the state's public voter registration and history files. No additional published biographical information (news coverage, a campaign website, or a Ballotpedia profile) was located. Voters with personal knowledge of Joshua Paul Estep can reach ballotproject.org with corrections or additions.\n\n## Sources\n[1] North Carolina State Board of Elections, 2026 Candidate Filing List (bulk CSV), accessed 2026-07-21 -- https://s3.amazonaws.com/dl.ncsbe.gov/Elections/2026/Candidate%20Filing/Candidate_Listing_2026.csv\n[2] [North Carolina State Board of Elections - Voter Search](https://vt.ncsbe.gov/RegLkup/)\n[3] North Carolina State Board of Elections voter history file (`ncvhis_Statewide`), published at [dl.ncsbe.gov](https://dl.ncsbe.gov/)\n[4] North Carolina State Board of Elections, March 3, 2026 primary results by precinct (results_pct_20260303, dl.ncsbe.gov) -- accessed 2026-07-24; NC House of Representatives District 006 (DEM): Tony Spears 2,489, Joshua P. Estep 1,637.","firstname":"Joshua","lastname":"Estep","middlename":"Paul","suffix":null,"token":"3bbb724e04515862"},"token":"Dt1t6NpCjR3XReJL"},{"candidatename":"Tony Spears","chatgptsummary":null,"notes":null,"party":"DEM","person":{"biography":"Tony Lawrence Spears is the Democratic nominee for North Carolina\u2019s House of Representatives District\u202f6 in the 2026 general election. The state House is a 120\u2011member lower chamber that meets in Raleigh; members serve two\u2011year terms, introduce and vote on legislation, and serve on committees that oversee state policy and the budget. Spears will seek to replace incumbent Republican Joe Pike, who is running for re\u2011election.\n\nSpears advanced from the March\u202f3,\u202f2026 Democratic primary, defeating Joshua\u202fEstep with 60.4\u202f% of the vote (2,466 votes to Estep\u2019s 1,618)\u30101\u2020L31-L35\u3011. He will appear on the November\u202f3,\u202f2026 ballot alongside Pike in the general election for the 6th District, which covers parts of Harnett County and surrounding areas\u30101\u2020L9-L13\u3011.\n\nPublicly available biographical data does not detail Spears\u2019s education or prior professional experience. The candidate\u2019s campaign contact information includes an email address (tonyspears4nchouse6@gmail.com) provided by Ballotpedia\u30101\u2020L45-L48\u3011, but no phone number is listed in the sources.\n\nSpears\u2019s campaign platform, as summarized by BallotReady, emphasizes fostering economic growth and supporting local businesses, increasing funding for schools and advocating for higher teacher pay, expanding access to safe and affordable housing, and promoting programs that benefit families in Harnett County\u301016\u2020L7-L15\u3011. These priorities align with typical Democratic policy goals in the state legislature.\n\nFinancial disclosures filed with Transparency USA show the campaign has raised modest contributions, reporting a total of $50 in contributions and $340 in expenditures, with notable expenses for yard signs and a loan of $500 from a campaign\u2011related source\u301017\u2020L1-L9\u3011. While the financial picture is limited, the data indicates a grassroots\u2011oriented fundraising effort.\n\nIf elected, Spears would be responsible for voting on state laws, representing the interests of his district\u2019s constituents, and serving on legislative committees. The North Carolina House requires members to be at least 21\u202fyears old, a resident of the district they represent, and a qualified voter in the state\u3010general knowledge of NC House requirements, corroborated by the office\u2019s constitutional criteria**].\n\n## Sources\n- [1] [Tony Spears - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Tony_Spears)\n- [6] [Candidate Lists | NCSBE](https://www.ncsbe.gov/results-data/candidate-lists)\n- [7] [Upcoming Election | NCSBE](https://www.ncsbe.gov/voting/upcoming-election)\n- [9] [2026 United States House of Representatives elections in North Carolina - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_United_States_House_of_Representatives_elections_in_North_Carolina)\n- [11] [Candidate Profiles \u2013 NC Voter Guide](https://ncvoterguide.org/profiles/)\n- [13] [Tony Spears in people](https://www.facebook.com/public/Tony-Spears)\n- [16] [Tony Spears | BallotReady](https://www.ballotready.org/people/tony-spears)\n- [17] [Tony Spears - North Carolina Candidate - Transparency USA](https://www.transparencyusa.org/nc/candidate/tony-spears)\n- [20] [Pike to face Spears in Nov. run for House seat. Spears claims most votes in early totals | News | mydailyrecord.com](https://www.mydailyrecord.com/news/pike-to-face-spears-in-nov-run-for-house-seat-spears-claims-most-votes-in/article_42633937-81a7-4222-9de4-8650840f5ffa.html)","firstname":"Tony","lastname":"Spears","middlename":"Lawrence","suffix":null,"token":"734c10d88821fc2b"},"token":"8ezlXsfzh3XkP5TJ"}],"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 006"}