{"campaigns":[{"candidatename":"Nick Taylor","chatgptsummary":null,"notes":null,"party":"LIB","person":{"biography":"Nicholas Allen Taylor is the Libertarian Party candidate for the North Carolina House of Representatives, District 25, on the November 3, 2026 general\u2011election ballot [3].  The North Carolina House is the lower chamber of the state legislature, with all 120 seats up for election every two years, meaning representatives serve two\u2011year terms and must meet state residency and age requirements to hold office [13].\n\nTaylor\u2019s public profile is limited to his candidacy filing.  Ballotpedia lists him as a Libertarian running in District 25, but provides no details on his education, professional background, or prior public service [3].  Consequently, there is no publicly documented career history beyond his participation in recent state legislative races.\n\nIn the 2024 election for the same seat, Taylor received 1,630 votes, representing 3.3\u202f% of the total, while Republican incumbent Allen\u202fChesser\u202fII won with 48.8\u202f% and Democrat Lorenza\u202fM.\u202fWilkins earned 47.9\u202f% [3].  The 2026 race will again feature Chesser (R) and Wilkins (D) alongside Taylor (L).  Both the Libertarian primary scheduled for March\u202f3,\u202f2026, and the Republican primary were canceled, allowing the candidates to advance to the general election without appearing on the primary ballot [3].\n\nDistrict\u202f25 encompasses portions of central North Carolina, though specific county boundaries are not detailed in the available sources.  The broader 2026 North Carolina elections will include contests for all state legislative seats, U.S. Senate, and U.S. House seats, with primaries held on March\u202f3,\u202f2026 and runoff elections slated for May\u202f12,\u202f2026 [13,12].\n\nTaylor\u2019s campaign platform, policy positions, and contact information have not been published on the sources consulted.  No campaign website, email address, or telephone number is listed, and no candidate portrait is available in the referenced materials.  Transparency USA\u2019s profile for Nicholas Taylor shows no financial activity, indicating either a lack of reported contributions or that filings have not been submitted [18].\n\n## Sources\n- [3] [Nick Taylor (North Carolina) - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Nicholas_Taylor_(North_Carolina))\n- [10] [2026 Election United States House - North Carolina - District 06 - FEC.gov](https://www.fec.gov/data/elections/house/NC/06/2026/)\n- [12] [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- [13] [2026 North Carolina elections - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_North_Carolina_elections)\n- [15] [Candidate Profiles \u2013 NC Voter Guide](https://ncvoterguide.org/profiles/)\n- [18] [Nicholas Taylor - North Carolina Candidate - Transparency USA](https://www.transparencyusa.org/nc/candidate/nicholas-taylor)","firstname":"Nicholas","lastname":"Taylor","middlename":"Allen","suffix":null,"token":"a0cf6e2c2bbeea04"},"token":"Avz3esA6bIjZpbyw"},{"candidatename":"Allen Chesser","chatgptsummary":null,"notes":null,"party":"REP","person":{"biography":"Gregory Allen\u202fChesser\u202fII is the incumbent Republican member of the North Carolina House of Representatives for District\u202f25, a seat he has held since the start of the 2023\u20112024 legislative session and for which he is seeking a third term in the November\u202f3,\u202f2026 general election [2][3].  District\u202f25 covers parts of Nash County and surrounding areas; representatives serve two\u2011year terms and must be qualified voters who have lived in the district for at least one year prior to election [3].\n\nChesser was born in 1985 and graduated from Bunn High School in 2003, the same year he entered the U.S. Army National Guard, serving until 2009 [2][9].  After his military service he pursued a career in public safety, working as a law\u2011enforcement officer and later as a civil\u2011engineering technician for the state, a role listed on his official NC\u202fLegislature biography [9].  He is married to Jessica and is a father of five children, as noted on his Wikipedia entry [10].\n\nBefore entering state politics, Chesser made an unsuccessful bid for the U.S. House of Representatives in 2018, challenging incumbent Republican George Holding in the 2nd congressional district primary [10].  He won his first state\u2011house race in 2022, defeating Democratic incumbent James\u202fGailliard and Libertarian Nick\u202fTaylor, and was re\u2011elected in 2024 with 48.8\u202f% of the vote in a three\u2011way contest [2][10].  His current term runs until January\u202f1,\u202f2027, and the March\u202f3,\u202f2026 Republican primary was cancelled, automatically placing him on the November ballot [2].\n\nDuring the 2023\u20112024 biennium Chesser served on several key committees, including Appropriations, Appropriations\u2011Capital, Health, Insurance, Military and Veterans Affairs, and Oversight and Reform (the latter noted on Wikipedia) [2][10].  He has been an active legislator, sponsoring bills such as the Fostering Care in NC Act, which expands state oversight of county\u2011run foster\u2011care systems, and the REINS Act, aimed at increasing accountability for unelected bureaucrats [10].  His legislative focus includes public\u2011safety issues, veteran affairs, and regulatory reform, aligning with the small\u2011government, liberty\u2011oriented platform highlighted by endorsements from groups like Americans for Prosperity\u2011North Carolina [13].\n\nChesser\u2019s public service record also includes his continued involvement with the National Guard community and local law\u2011enforcement agencies, reflecting his background in both military and civilian safety roles.  He maintains a district office at 300\u202fN. Salisbury Street, Room\u202f418B, Raleigh, NC\u202f27603\u20115925, and lists a constituent email address (allen.chesser@ncleg.gov) for outreach [9].  While a personal campaign website is not listed in the available sources, his official legislative page provides contact information and updates on his policy initiatives.  As the 2026 election approaches, Chesser is positioned as a seasoned incumbent with a record of committee service and sponsored legislation focused on fostering care reform and governmental accountability.\n\n## Sources\n- [2] [Allen Chesser II - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Allen_Chesser_II)\n- [3] [North Carolina House of Representatives District 25 - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/North_Carolina_House_of_Representatives_District_25)\n- [5] [North Carolina House of Representatives elections, 2026 - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/North_Carolina_House_of_Representatives_elections,_2026)\n- [9] [Representative Allen Chesser - Biography - North Carolina General Assembly](https://www.ncleg.gov/Members/Biography/H/799)\n- [10] [Allen Chesser - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Allen_Chesser)\n- [11] [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- [12] [Candidate Profiles \u2013 NC Voter Guide](https://ncvoterguide.org/profiles/)\n- [13] [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- [19] [North Carolina State Rep. Allen Chesser - Biography | LegiStorm](https://www.legistorm.com/person/bio/442606/Gregory_Allen_Chesser_II.html)\n- [20] [Who Is Running for Prosecutor and Sheriff in North Carolina in 2026? | Bolts](https://boltsmag.org/whats-on-the-ballot/candidates-district-attorney-sheriff-north-carolina-2026/)","firstname":"Gregory","lastname":"Chesser","middlename":"Allen","suffix":"II","token":"d9f9ff9fe924213c"},"token":"kf5NQPMW-lx9Vg-g"},{"candidatename":"Lorenza M. Wilkins","chatgptsummary":null,"notes":null,"party":"DEM","person":{"biography":"Lorenza Maurice Wilkins is the Democratic nominee for the North Carolina House of Representatives District\u202f25 in the 2026 election, seeking to unseat incumbent Republican Allen\u202fChesser\u202fII on November\u202f3,\u202f2026 [1].  He currently serves as Chief Administrative Officer of the Inter\u2011Faith Food Shuttle, a nonprofit that recovers and distributes food while teaching self\u2011sufficiency skills, and is also acting as its interim chief operating officer [15].\n\nWilkins earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from North Carolina Central University, where he was a student\u2011athlete and member of the 3.0 Club, and later completed a Bachelor of Science, an MBA, and a Doctorate in Business Administration through Columbia Southern University [7].  He is a graduate of the Leadership Triangle and a Goodmon Fellow, and has been inducted into the National Society of Leadership and Success [4].\n\nHis professional career spans more than two decades across the private, public, and nonprofit sectors.  In the nonprofit arena he has held senior leadership positions including Executive Director of Rebound\u202f\u2014\u202fAlternatives for Youth, Senior Director of Programs & Operations at Made\u202fin\u202fDurham, Program Manager for the Triangle Literacy Council, and Executive Fellow with FUSE\u202fCorps.  In the private sector he worked for technology firms IBM and Motorola and spent nearly a decade with CSX, rising from conductor to locomotive engineer and later to management before accepting a buyout [15].  He also served as Talent Advisor at CSX and held human\u2011resources leadership roles in other companies.\n\nWilkins co\u2011founded the Compass Youth Program in 2009, a nonprofit that provides K\u201112 educational programs aimed at career readiness and community engagement [17].  His work has focused on economic development, small\u2011business support, mental\u2011health advocacy, and improving educational pathways for youth, themes he emphasizes in his campaign platform: fostering job\u2011creating businesses, expanding affordable health and human\u2011services resources, protecting vulnerable communities, and addressing climate\u2011change impacts in North Carolina [7, 17].\n\nIn electoral politics, Wilkins first ran for office in 2024.  He secured the Democratic nomination after the primary was canceled and faced Chesser in the general election, losing narrowly by about 1\u202f% (23,234 votes to Chesser\u2019s 23,760) [15].  He rebounded in the 2026 Democratic primary, defeating Harris\u202fWalker with 57.1\u202f% of the vote (4,936 votes) to win the party\u2019s ticket for the November 2026 contest [1].  His campaign is organized through the website lorenzawilkinsfornc.com, which provides voter\u2011information, early\u2011voting dates, and a list of polling locations throughout District\u202f25 [4, 5].\n\nWilkins has received endorsements from a range of organizations, including Planned Parenthood, the NC AFL\u2011CIO, and the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee, which highlighted his role as a \u201cSpotlight\u201d candidate in prior cycles [8, 14].  He continues to advocate for shared prosperity, economic opportunity, and protection of civil rights as he seeks to represent Nash County and the surrounding communities in the state legislature.\n\n## Sources\n- [1] [Lorenza Wilkins - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Lorenza_Wilkins)\n- [4] [Lorenza Wilkins for NC House | vote](https://www.lorenzawilkinsfornc.com)\n- [5] [District 25 | Lorenza M Wilkins](https://www.lorenzawilkinsfornc.com/copy-of-about)\n- [7] [Meet Lorenza | Lorenza M Wilkins](https://www.lorenzawilkinsfornc.com/copy-of-about-1)\n- [8] [Endorsements for Lorenza M. Wilkins - North Carolina Democratic Party Candidate](https://bluevoterguide.org/NC/candidate_Lorenza_M._Wilkins/526380)\n- [12] [N.C. House candidate Lorenza Wilkins, a Democrat ...](https://www.facebook.com/rockymounttelegram/posts/nc-house-candidate-lorenza-wilkins-a-democrat-seeking-his-partys-nomination-for-/1491624449636348/)\n- [14] [Lorenza Wilkins - Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee](https://dlcc.org/candidates/lorenza-wilkins/)\n- [15] [Chesser finishes ahead of Wilkins by 526 votes | Local News | rockymounttelegram.com](https://www.rockymounttelegram.com/news/local/chesser-finishes-ahead-of-wilkins-by-526-votes/article_69e72758-9bed-11ef-a407-171f4c5bffe9.html)\n- [17] [Dr. Lorenza Wilkins is Running For House District 25 to Ensure North Carolina\u2019s Prosperity and a Brighter Future for Nash County - NC Voices](https://ncvoices.com/dr-lorenza-wilkins-is-running-for-house-district-25-to-ensure-north-carolinas-prosperity-and-a-brighter-future-for-nash-county/)\n- [18] [Lorenza Wilkins - HD25 \u2014 C2C+NoC](https://c2cnoc.org/2024-candidates/wilkins)\n- [20] [Supporting High-Impact, Down-Ballot Candidates](https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2024/10/27/2279996/-Supporting-High-Impact-Down-Ballot-Candidates)","firstname":"Lorenza","lastname":"Wilkins","middlename":"Maurice","suffix":null,"token":"3c9bcf9407af91ee"},"token":"OSvi2TlfPWWzSgNd"}],"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 025"}