{"campaigns":[{"candidatename":"Paul Barker","chatgptsummary":null,"notes":null,"party":"REP","person":{"biography":"> **Status update.** Paul Morris Barker Jr. lost the Republican primary for NC House District 90, finishing second of three candidates with 5,156 votes; Dan Kiger won with 7,459 votes and A.J. Daoud received 1,753 (Surry and Wilkes counties, March 3, 2026). Kiger advances to the November 3, 2026 general election [3].\n\nAccording to the North Carolina voter file, Paul Morris Barker JR is a registered voter in Surry County, North Carolina, registered since 1990 (36 years), with party affiliation listed as Republican [1].\n\nThe voter file shows Paul Morris Barker JR's year of birth as 1971; 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 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 Paul Morris Barker JR 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 90 (REP): Dan Kiger 7,459, Paul Barker 5,156, A.J. Daoud 1,753.","firstname":"Paul","lastname":"Barker","middlename":"Morris","suffix":"JR","token":"34e81ebf58992df8"},"token":"ACPVvZg6pn_tywrY"},{"candidatename":"A.J. Daoud","chatgptsummary":null,"notes":null,"party":"REP","person":{"biography":"**Abraham Joseph Daoud lost the March 3, 2026 Republican primary for NC House District 90, placing 3rd of 3 candidates with 1,753 votes (12.2%); Dan Kiger won the nomination with 7,459 votes (51.9%) [3].**\n\nAccording to the North Carolina voter file, Abraham Joseph Daoud is a registered voter in Surry County, North Carolina, registered since 2019 (7 years), with party affiliation listed as Republican [1].\n\nThe voter file shows Abraham Joseph Daoud'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 [1].\n\nThe voter history file shows 12 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 Abraham Joseph Daoud 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":"Abraham","lastname":"Daoud","middlename":"Joseph","suffix":null,"token":"092425a4f723f4f1"},"token":"jkzoqU_4mWGExQn1"},{"candidatename":"Dan Kiger","chatgptsummary":null,"notes":null,"party":"REP","person":{"biography":"Daniel \"Dan\" Norman Kiger is the Republican candidate for North Carolina\u2019s House District 90 in the 2026 general election.  The North Carolina House of Representatives is a 120\u2011member lower chamber whose members serve two\u2011year terms and are responsible for drafting state legislation, approving the state budget, and providing oversight of state agencies.  District 90 covers Surry and Wilkes counties, a largely rural area that includes the towns of Mount Airy, Elkin and parts of the Yadkin River region.  Kiger advanced from a three\u2011candidate Republican primary on March\u202f3,\u202f2026 with 51.9\u202f% of the vote (7,421 votes) against Paul Barker and A.J.\u202fDaoud, and will face Democrat Ken Badgett in the November\u202f3,\u202f2026 general election\u30101\u3011.\n\nKiger\u2019s professional background is rooted in public safety.  He spent more than four decades with the North Carolina State Highway Patrol, rising to the rank of sergeant and earning an advanced degree in law\u2011enforcement as well as certification as an instructor.  For twenty years he taught at every basic training academy, preparing new troopers for service, and also taught at community colleges in the region while collaborating with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on statewide training programs\u301020\u3011.  After retiring from the patrol, he served as a supervisor for campus police at Wake\u202fForest University and later founded a local driver\u2011education business, continuing his focus on traffic safety and driver training\u301020\u3011.\n\nBeyond his law\u2011enforcement career, Kiger has remained active in criminal\u2011justice and community organizations.  He sits on the North Carolina Criminal Justice Information Network Governing Board, a statewide body that coordinates information sharing among law\u2011enforcement, courts and corrections agencies\u301020\u3011.  He has served two terms as chairman of the Surry County Republican Party, and holds board positions with the Surry Community College Foundation and the Elkin Rescue Squad, reflecting a broader commitment to education and emergency services in his district\u301020\u3011.\n\nKiger\u2019s campaign platform emphasizes support for first responders, law\u2011enforcement resources, and public safety training.  He advocates for increased funding and equipment for police, firefighters and emergency medical personnel, arguing that \u201cthey deserve not just our gratitude, but real resources, support, and training to do their jobs effectively.\u201d  Education is another pillar of his agenda; he calls for greater resources for teachers, parental choice in schooling, and the right to homeschool, stating that families \u201cmust be respected\u201d in decisions about their children\u2019s education\u301020\u3011.\n\nEconomic policy in Kiger\u2019s messaging focuses on small\u2011business vitality.  He describes small businesses as \u201cthe backbone of local economies,\u201d pledging to reduce regulatory burdens and promote job creation in rural communities.  Consistent with his constituency, he is a strong defender of the Second Amendment, asserting that responsible citizens must retain the ability to protect themselves, especially in rural areas where hunting and personal security are cultural mainstays\u301020\u3011.\n\nKiger\u2019s personal life is tied to the district he seeks to represent.  He and his wife Becky have lived in Surry County for more than 45\u202fyears, raising their family there and describing a \u201cdeep understanding of the values and priorities\u201d of the area\u2019s residents\u301020\u3011.  His campaign contact email is dankigerfornchouse@gmail.com, as listed on his Ballotpedia profile\u30101\u3011.\n\nIf elected, Kiger would bring a blend of law\u2011enforcement expertise, community\u2011service experience, and party leadership to the state legislature, positioning himself as a candidate focused on public safety, education choice, small\u2011business support, and constitutional rights for the residents of District\u202f90.\n\n## Sources\n- [1] [Dan Kiger - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Dan_Kiger)\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] [Candidate Profiles \u2013 NC Voter Guide](https://ncvoterguide.org/profiles/)\n- [13] [Results from 2026 Candidate Filing - Carolina Forward](https://carolinaforward.org/blog/results-from-2026-candidate-filing/)\n- [18] [Daniel Kiger Phone Number, Address, Email & More | BeenVerified](https://www.beenverified.com/people/daniel-kiger/)\n- [20] [Veteran trooper, former party chair Kiger seeks House seat | News | mtairynews.com](https://www.mtairynews.com/news/veteran-trooper-former-party-chair-kiger-seeks-house-seat/article_d23aea84-b566-4a84-840c-e651dc1e3e43.html)","firstname":"Daniel","lastname":"Kiger","middlename":"Norman","suffix":null,"token":"a653564ac9eedefc"},"token":"J47p211wNPTy2CHl"}],"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 090"}