{"campaigns":[{"candidatename":"Frank Sossamon","chatgptsummary":null,"notes":null,"party":"REP","person":{"biography":"John\u202fFranklin\u202fSossamon, commonly known as Frank\u202fSossamon, is the Republican nominee for the North Carolina House of Representatives District\u202f32 in the November\u202f3,\u202f2026 general election. He previously served a single term in the same chamber, representing District\u202f32 from January\u202f1,\u202f2023 until January\u202f1,\u202f2025, before being unseated in the 2024 election\u202f[2][9].\n\nSossamon earned his bachelor\u2019s degree from East\u202fCarolina\u202fUniversity\u202f[9]. He built his professional life around ministry and community service, serving as senior pastor of the South Henderson Pentecostal Holiness Church and founding the chaplain program at Maria\u202fParham Hospital\u202f[2]. He also held leadership roles with several crime\u2011prevention organizations, including presidencies and board memberships with the Henderson/Vance County Crime Stoppers, the Vance County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council, the Granville County Crime Stoppers, and the North Carolina Crime Stoppers Association\u202f[2].\n\nIn the 2022 cycle, Sossamon won election to the state House, defeating incumbent Democrat Terry\u202fGarrison with 51.33\u202f% of the vote\u202f[9]. During his 2023\u20112024 legislative session he served on the Appropriations Committee, the Appropriations\u2011Education Subcommittee, the Commerce Committee, the Education\u2011K\u201112 Committee, and the Transportation Committee\u202f[2]. He sponsored a number of bills, though the specific legislation is not detailed in the available sources\u202f[2]. After losing his 2024 re\u2011election bid to Democrat Bryan\u202fCohn, Sossamon announced a comeback bid and won the Republican primary on March\u202f3,\u202f2026 with 88.4\u202f% of the vote, defeating Pamela\u202fAyscue\u202f[2]. He now faces Democrat Curtis\u202fMcRae in the November general\u202f[2].\n\nSossamon\u2019s 2026 campaign has been endorsed by Americans for Prosperity\u2011North\u202fCarolina, which highlighted his record of supporting \u201cfree\u2011market, limited\u2011government solutions\u201d and cited his prior legislative work as evidence of his alignment with the organization\u2019s priorities\u202f[12]. He is also listed as a sponsor of House Bill\u202fH376, the \u201cLittle Federal Model NC Edition,\u201d alongside other Republican legislators\u202f[14].\n\nWhile no campaign website is provided in the sources, his prior public service, religious leadership, and involvement in crime\u2011prevention initiatives form the core of his public profile as he seeks to return to the state House.\n\n## Sources\n- [1] [North Carolina elections, 2026 - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/North_Carolina_elections,_2026)\n- [2] [Frank Sossamon - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Frank_Sossamon)\n- [4] [Candidate Lists | NCSBE](https://www.ncsbe.gov/results-data/candidate-lists)\n- [5] [Upcoming Election | NCSBE](https://www.ncsbe.gov/voting/upcoming-election)\n- [7] [Board of Elections | Johnston County, North Carolina](https://www.johnstonnc.gov/joconcelections/)\n- [8] [Summary Report for the March 03, 2026 Primary Election | Johnston County, North Carolina](https://www.johnstonnc.gov/joconcelections/March_2026/JCMarch2026summary.cfm)\n- [9] [Frank Sossamon - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frank_Sossamon)\n- [10] [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] [2026 North Carolina elections - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_North_Carolina_elections)\n- [12] [Americans for Prosperity-North Carolina Announces First Wave of 2026 State Legislature Endorsements - Americans for Prosperity](https://americansforprosperity.org/press-release/americans-for-prosperity-north-carolina-announces-first-wave-of-2026-state-legislature-endorsements/)\n- [13] [Results from 2026 Candidate Filing - Carolina Forward](https://carolinaforward.org/blog/results-from-2026-candidate-filing/)\n- [14] [Election legislation roundup: North Carolina House of Representatives | North Carolina | thecentersquare.com](https://www.thecentersquare.com/north_carolina/article_1b986117-12e0-56fd-8e8f-73eb4ee7b169.html)\n- [16] [Search John Sossamon Obituaries and Funeral Services](https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/name/sossamon/john)\n- [18] [Sossamon Funeral Home, Inc. | BBB Business Profile | Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/nc/henderson/profile/funeral-director/sossamon-funeral-home-inc-0593-90016761)\n- [19] [John Sossamon Obituary (2010) - Oklahoma City, OK - Oklahoman](https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/oklahoman/name/john-sossamon-obituary?id=25621828)","firstname":"John","lastname":"Sossamon","middlename":"Franklin","suffix":null,"token":"61f5ec07d7ef3e2d"},"token":"AEWIAIJcqITsedzJ"},{"candidatename":"Melissa Elliott","chatgptsummary":null,"notes":null,"party":"DEM","person":{"biography":"> **Status update.** Melissa Elliott lost the Democratic primary for NC House District 32 to Curtis McRae, 2,887 votes to 5,073 (Granville and Vance counties, March 3, 2026); McRae advances to the November 3, 2026 general election [4].\n\nMelissa Elliott is a Democratic candidate for North Carolina House of Representatives, District 32 in North Carolina's 2026 elections. The North Carolina State Board of Elections' 2026 candidate filing list shows Melissa Elliott filing as a DEM candidate on December 18, 2025 [1].\n\nAccording to the North Carolina voter file, Melissa Elliott is a registered voter in Vance County, North Carolina, registered since 2006 (20 years), with party affiliation listed as Democratic [2]. NC's bulk voter export publishes only year of birth, not a full date; the voter file lists Melissa Elliott's year of birth as 1969 [2].\n\nThe voter history file shows 13 elections voted in since 2016, most recently the March 3, 2026 primary election [3].\n\nNo additional published biographical information beyond the candidate filing and voter records was located. Voters with personal knowledge of Melissa Elliott can reach ballotproject.org with corrections or additions.\n\n## Sources\n[1] [North Carolina State Board of Elections, 2026 Candidate Filing List](https://s3.amazonaws.com/dl.ncsbe.gov/Elections/2026/Candidate%20Filing/Candidate_Listing_2026.csv) -- accessed 2026-07-21\n\n[2] North Carolina State Board of Elections voter registration file, accessed 2026-07-21 (https://vt.ncsbe.gov/RegLkup/)\n\n[3] North Carolina State Board of Elections voter history file (`ncvhis_Statewide`), accessed 2026-07-21 (https://dl.ncsbe.gov/)\n\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 District 32 (DEM): Curtis McRae 5,073, Melissa Elliott 2,887.","firstname":"Melissa","lastname":"Elliott","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"token":"805d440f46542998"},"token":"jAeRL825N0U_e9My"},{"candidatename":"Curtis McRae","chatgptsummary":null,"notes":null,"party":"DEM","person":{"biography":"Curtis McRae\u202f(Jr.) is the Democratic nominee for the North Carolina House of Representatives in District\u202f32 in the November\u202f3,\u202f2026 general election.  State representatives serve two\u2011year terms, introduce and vote on legislation, and represent the interests of their district\u2019s residents in the General Assembly\u202f[1].\n\nMcRae was born and raised in Granville County, North Carolina.  He graduated from J.F.\u202fWebb High School in 1987 and then served in the United States Marine Corps, earning an honorable discharge in 1995\u202f[15].  After his military service he pursued further education at Vance\u2011Granville Community College, North Carolina Central University, and Ashford University\u202f[15].\n\nHe spent 25\u202fyears with the Federal Bureau of Prisons, rising to senior leadership positions including Associate Warden and Warden of the Federal Correctional Complex in Butner, North Carolina.  His career took him to facilities across the country and to headquarters in Washington, D.C., giving him experience in public\u2011safety policy, inter\u2011agency collaboration, and institutional accountability\u202f[15].\n\nIn the 2026 Democratic primary for House District\u202f32, McRae defeated Melissa Elliott, receiving 63.7\u202f% of the vote (5,062 votes) to Elliott\u2019s 36.3\u202f% (2,884 votes)\u202f[1].  He will face Republican Frank\u202fSossamon in the November general election\u202f[1].\n\nMcRae\u2019s campaign platform emphasizes three priority areas: strengthening public schools with increased funding and higher teacher pay; improving affordability for working families by addressing rising costs of groceries, healthcare, and housing; and protecting affordable healthcare, including Medicaid and rural hospital services\u202f[15].  He frames his public\u2011service philosophy around \u201cshowing up, listening, and delivering real results\u201d for the community that raised him\u202f[15].\n\nBeyond his professional background, McRae is active in his local faith community as a deacon and sound\u2011technician at Impact Church of Durham, and he is a member of Omega\u202fPsi\u202fPhi fraternity.  He is married to Donna, with two daughters and two grandchildren, and enjoys coaching youth sports, writing music, and traveling with his family\u202f[15].\n\nIf elected, McRae would bring a blend of military discipline, law\u2011enforcement leadership, and community\u2011focused values to the state legislature, aiming to shape policies that support education, economic security, and health\u2011care access for North Carolinians.\n\n## Sources\n- [1] [Curtis McRae - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Curtis_McRae)\n- [2] [North Carolina elections, 2026 - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/North_Carolina_elections,_2026)\n- [5] [Candidate Lists | NCSBE](https://www.ncsbe.gov/results-data/candidate-lists)\n- [6] [Upcoming Election | NCSBE](https://www.ncsbe.gov/voting/upcoming-election)\n- [7] [Information for Candidates | Board of Elections](https://vote.mecknc.gov/Information-for-Candidates)\n- [8] [2026 Election United States House - North Carolina - District 06 - FEC.gov](https://www.fec.gov/data/elections/house/NC/06/2026/)\n- [10] [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] [The 2026 Carolina Forward Slate - Carolina Forward](https://carolinaforward.org/blog/2026-carolina-forward-slate/)\n- [12] [Candidate Profiles \u2013 NC Voter Guide](https://ncvoterguide.org/profiles/)\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] [Home | Curtis McRae](https://www.curtismcraenc.com/)\n- [17] [2026 Williams Mullen NC Primary Election Update | Williams Mullen](https://www.williamsmullen.com/insights/news/legal-news/2026-williams-mullen-nc-primary-election-update)\n- [18] [Curtis McRae, North Carolina (15 matches): Phone Number, Email, Address - Spokeo](https://www.spokeo.com/Curtis-Mcrae/North-Carolina)\n- [19] [Democrats in North Carolina suffering heavy voter registration losses | Just The News](https://justthenews.com/nation/states/center-square/heavy-voter-registration-losses-continue-democrats)\n- [20] [Curtis McRae, North Carolina - NC | Found at 18 Locations | BeenVerified](https://www.beenverified.com/people/curtis-mcrae/nc/)","firstname":"Curtis","lastname":"Mcrae","middlename":null,"suffix":"JR","token":"8e3fe1d8cf9f7ef2"},"token":"oY_cJ-DM_0SuRuBY"},{"candidatename":"Pamela M. Ayscue","chatgptsummary":null,"notes":null,"party":"REP","person":{"biography":"> **Status update.** Pamela Michele Ayscue lost the Republican primary for NC House District 32 to Frank Sossamon, 653 votes to 4,996 (Granville and Vance counties, March 3, 2026); Sossamon advances to the November 3, 2026 general election [3].\n\nAccording to the North Carolina voter file, Pamela Michele Ayscue is a registered voter in Vance County, North Carolina, registered since 2020 (6 years), with party affiliation listed as Unaffiliated [1].\n\nThe voter file shows Pamela Michele Ayscue's year of birth as 1975; NC publishes only the year of birth in its bulk voter export, so day and month are not part of the public record [1].\n\nThe voter history file shows 11 elections voted in since 2016, most recently the 2026-03-03 primary election [2].\n\nThis summary draws only from the public North Carolina voter registration and history records. No additional published biographical information was located. Voters with personal knowledge of Pamela Michele Ayscue can reach ballotproject.org with corrections or additions.\n\n## Sources\n[1] [North Carolina State Board of Elections -- Voter Search](https://vt.ncsbe.gov/RegLkup/)\n\n[2] North Carolina State Board of Elections voter history file (`ncvhis_Statewide`), published at [dl.ncsbe.gov](https://dl.ncsbe.gov/)\n\n[3] 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 District 32 (REP): Frank Sossamon 4,996, Pamela M. Ayscue 653.","firstname":"Pamela","lastname":"Ayscue","middlename":"Michele","suffix":null,"token":"2c67e1a36da79896"},"token":"6ZQZmhfOUI_dE-m3"}],"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. 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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 032"}