{"campaigns":[{"candidatename":"Angie Williams-McMichael","chatgptsummary":null,"notes":null,"party":"DEM","person":{"biography":"**Angie Latricia Williams-Mcmichael lost the March 3, 2026 Democratic primary for NC House District 60, placing 2nd of 4 candidates with 2,068 votes (29.7%); Amanda Cook won the nomination with 2,958 votes (42.4%) [3].**\n\nAccording to the North Carolina voter file, Angie Latricia Williams-Mcmichael is a registered voter in Guilford County, North Carolina, registered since 2022 (4 years), with party affiliation listed as Democratic [1].\n\nThe voter file shows Angie Latricia Williams-Mcmichael's year of birth as 1978; 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 8 elections voted in since 2018, 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 Angie Latricia Williams-Mcmichael can reach ballotproject.org with corrections or additions.\n\n## Sources\n[1] [North Carolina State Board of Elections \u2014 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 election results (precinct-level canvass), published at dl.ncsbe.gov (https://s3.amazonaws.com/dl.ncsbe.gov/ENRS/2026_03_03/results_pct_20260303.zip)","firstname":"Angie","lastname":"Williams-Mcmichael","middlename":"Latricia","suffix":null,"token":"ea359bde23ca74cb"},"token":"mf0ipJ-P4GhsQTNp"},{"candidatename":"Joseph (Joe) Alston","chatgptsummary":null,"notes":null,"party":"DEM","person":{"biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nJoseph McKinley Alston, known as Joe Alston, ran as a Democratic candidate for the North Carolina House of Representatives in District 60, covering the High Point area of southwest Guilford County [1][2]. In the March 3, 2026 Democratic primary, Alston was one of three challengers to incumbent Rep. Amanda Cook; Cook won the race [3].\n\nAlston's campaign platform centered on expanding access to workforce training and apprenticeships, investing in youth centers and community violence interruption programs, fully funding public schools and increasing teacher compensation, expanding healthcare access including mental health services, and protecting voting rights [1].\n\n## Background and education\nAlston has been a resident of High Point, North Carolina, for more than 43 years [1].\n\n## Career\nAlston works as a Program Manager and Career Counselor at WRLP, where he supports underserved individuals through workforce development resources and programming [1]. Over more than three decades, he has held leadership positions in statewide nonprofit, social justice, and public service organizations, with a sustained focus on youth enrichment, neighborhood revitalization, and economic mobility for disadvantaged populations in Guilford County [1][2].\n\nAlston has devoted more than 30 years to serving on boards and commissions focused on youth enrichment and neighborhood revitalization across Guilford County [1].\n\n## Family\nAlston has lived in High Point for more than four decades with his wife, Vicki [1].\n\n## Sources\n- [1] [About \u2013 Joe Alston for NC House](https://www.joealstonfornchouse60.com/about-8)\n- [2] [2026 Primary Candidate Detail List \u2013 NC State Board of Elections](https://s3.amazonaws.com/dl.ncsbe.gov/Elections/2026/Candidate%20Filing/2026_primary_candidate_detail_list_federal_and_state.pdf)\n- [3] [2026 Williams Mullen NC Primary Election Update](https://www.williamsmullen.com/insights/news/legal-news/2026-williams-mullen-nc-primary-election-update)\n","firstname":"Joseph","lastname":"Alston","middlename":"Mckinley","suffix":null,"token":"46c08d640a8f84f5"},"token":"FVfnKNrJ0vsDM9s3"},{"candidatename":"Bruce Davis","chatgptsummary":null,"notes":null,"party":"DEM","person":{"biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nBruce Edward Davis SR (listed on the ballot as \"Bruce Davis\") is a Democratic candidate for NC House of Representatives, District 60, according to the North Carolina State Board of Elections' 2026 candidate filing list [1]. Bruce filed for candidacy on December 4, 2025, for Guilford County [1]. The race appears on the March 3, 2026 primary ballot [1].\n\n## Background\nAccording to the North Carolina voter file, Bruce Edward Davis SR is a registered voter in Guilford County, North Carolina, registered since 1980 (46 years), with party affiliation listed as Democratic [2]. The voter file shows Bruce Edward Davis SR's year of birth as 1957; 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 17 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 Bruce Edward Davis SR 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/)","firstname":"Bruce","lastname":"Davis","middlename":"Edward","suffix":"SR","token":"00d41d7470da3d6f"},"token":"ZCqE0t3fk6GNXJQ-"},{"candidatename":"Amanda Cook","chatgptsummary":null,"notes":null,"party":"DEM","person":{"biography":"Amanda Parsons Cook is the incumbent Democratic member of the North Carolina House of Representatives for District\u202f60 and is seeking re\u2011election in the November\u202f3,\u202f2026 general election\u202f[1][6]. She was appointed to the seat on November\u202f18,\u202f2025 by Governor Josh Stein after the resignation of Cecil Brockman, and she officially began her term that same day\u202f[1][6]. Cook\u2019s current legislative term runs until January\u202f1,\u202f2027\u202f[1].\n\nBorn on November\u202f2,\u202f1982, Cook earned a Bachelor of Arts in dance education with a minor in communication studies from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro in 2008 and a Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction and Teacher Leadership from Gardner\u2011Webb University in July\u202f2021\u202f[8][14].\n\nCook spent more than a decade as a classroom teacher. From 2008 to 2017 she taught dance for Winston\u2011Salem/Forsyth County Schools, then moved to Guilford County Schools where she taught at Southwest Guilford High School from 2017 to 2021, eventually serving as department chair and coach of several extracurricular teams\u202f[14][8]. In 2020 she founded The Teacher\u2019s Edge, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides professional development and leadership resources for public\u2011school educators\u202f[14][8].\n\nHer first foray into elected office was a 2022 campaign for the Guilford County School Board (District\u202f2), where she was defeated by Republican Chrissy Pratt\u202f[1][8]. In November\u202f2023 she won an at\u2011large seat on the High Point City Council, placing second with 26.3\u202f% of the vote\u202f[8][14]. While on council she served on the Community Development, Transparency\u2011Engagement\u2011Communication, and several advisory boards, and she championed initiatives such as expanding childcare options, solar integration for residents, and increased arts funding\u202f[14][19].\n\nSince joining the General Assembly, Cook has said education will be a top priority, advocating for a comprehensive state budget and teacher salary increases\u202f[19]. She has also pledged to address healthcare funding, including support for Medicaid budget shortfalls\u202f[19]. Her legislative office lists her occupation as Founder of The Teacher\u2019s Edge\u202f[6].\n\nIn the 2026 election cycle, Cook advanced from the Democratic primary with 42.5\u202f% of the vote, defeating three intra\u2011party challengers\u202f[1]. She will face Republican Joseph Perrotta in the November general election\u202f[1]. Endorsements for her 2026 campaign include State Rep. Tracy Clark, the Carolina Federation PAC, the Center for Freethought Equality, and Work\u202fFor\u202fDemocracy\u202f[1].\n\n## Sources\n- [1] [Amanda Cook (North Carolina) - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Amanda_Cook_(North_Carolina))\n- [6] [Representative Amanda P. Cook - Biography - North Carolina General Assembly](https://www.ncleg.gov/Members/Biography/H/1002)\n- [8] [Amanda Cook (politician) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amanda_Cook_(politician))\n- [9] [Vote Amanda Cook - NC House 60](https://voteamandacook.com/)\n- [13] [Amanda Cook - Run For Something](https://directory.runforsomething.net/candidate/2842/cook-amanda/)\n- [14] [Vote Amanda Cook - High Point, City Council](https://voteamandacook.com/about-amanda-cook-1)\n- [16] [Contact Amanda - Vote Amanda Cook](https://voteamandacook.com/contact-us)\n- [18] [Vote Amanda Cook for NC House](https://www.facebook.com/VoteAmandaCook/posts/im-amanda-cook-and-im-thrilled-to-announce-my-run-for-nc-house-district-60-its-t/638730728775446/)\n- [19] [High Point city councilwoman to replace Brockman in NC House \u2022 NC Newsline](https://ncnewsline.com/briefs/high-point-city-councilwoman-to-replace-brockman-in-nc-house/)\n- [20] [Cook to challenge Brockman | News | hpenews.com](https://www.hpenews.com/news/cook-to-challenge-brockman/article_3d8cdbb0-2fd0-522a-85dd-a795d27d3f28.html)","firstname":"Amanda","lastname":"Cook","middlename":"Parsons","suffix":null,"token":"6672faca40de4d28"},"token":"_Otuk6CCrzhPYNix"}],"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 060"}