{"campaigns":[{"candidatename":"Michael Robinson","chatgptsummary":null,"notes":null,"party":"DEM","person":{"biography":"Mike Robinson is the Democratic candidate for the North Carolina House of Representatives District 95 in the 2026 general election, scheduled for November 3, 2026. The race pits him against incumbent Republican Todd Carver, who won re\u2011election in 2024.\n\nRobinson was born in Wilmington, Delaware. He earned a bachelor\u2019s degree from Elon University in 1980 and later completed a graduate degree through Charter Oak State College in 2019\u202f[6]. He also holds a master\u2019s degree in Peace and Conflict Studies from the University of North Carolina\u2011Greensboro, reflecting a broader academic focus on social justice\u202f[20].\n\nProfessionally, Robinson has worked as a business consultant, providing strategic advice to private\u2011sector clients\u202f[6]. In addition to his consulting work, he serves as Program Director for the North Carolina Advocates for Justice (NCCJ) in the Piedmont Triad, where he designs and facilitates workshops on identity, intersectionality, and inclusive practices for schools, workplaces, and community organizations\u202f[20]. He founded \u201cShifting Lenses,\u201d a workshop series that brings together diverse participants to discuss divisive issues and develop communication skills\u202f[20]. Robinson also volunteers on Governor Roy Cooper\u2019s Task Force for Addressing Racial Inequities in Criminal Justice and sits on the board of the Piedmont Interfaith Council\u202f[20].\n\nRobinson\u2019s campaign emphasizes community engagement and equity, drawing on his experience leading workshops and developing inclusive programs. While specific policy positions for the 2026 race have not been detailed in the available sources, his professional background suggests a focus on education, civil rights, and economic development for the district\u202f[20][6].\n\nRobinson advanced to the general election without a contested Democratic primary, as the March 3, 2026 primary was canceled\u202f[6]. He previously ran for the same seat in 2024, receiving 35.5% of the vote against Carver\u202f[6].\n\n## Sources\n- [6] [Mike Robinson (North Carolina state legislative candidate) - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Mike_Robinson_(North_Carolina_state_legislative_candidate))\n- [16] [VOTE for Michael Robinson (@Robinson4StateRep)](https://www.facebook.com/Robinson4StateRep/)\n- [20] [Michael Robinson | North Carolina Advocates for Justice](https://www.ncaj.com/people/michael-robinson)","firstname":"Michael","lastname":"Robinson","middlename":"James","suffix":null,"token":"a97422fb7f6d41cf"},"token":"gkRyYAu9OxjJYXN5"},{"candidatename":"Richard (Todd) Carver","chatgptsummary":null,"notes":null,"party":"REP","person":{"biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\n\nRichard Todd Carver is the incumbent Republican member of the North Carolina House of Representatives for District 95 (Iredell County) [1]. He won the March 3, 2026 Republican primary with 59.5% of the vote (3,181 votes) against Mike Kubiniec's 40.5% (2,166 votes), according to North Carolina State Board of Elections precinct-level primary results [2]. He is on the November 3, 2026 general-election ballot against Democrat Mike Robinson, per the NCSBE's official candidate filing list and Ballotpedia [1][3].\n\n## Background and education\n\nCarver lives in Mooresville, NC, and holds a law-enforcement certification from Mitchell Community College [4].\n\n## Career\n\nCarver served in the United States Air Force from 1990 to 1994. He then spent two decades in local law enforcement, as an officer with the Mooresville Police Department (1995-2000) and the Iredell County Sheriff's Office (2000-2020) [1][4].\n\n## Office history\n\nBefore his election to the state House, Carver served on the Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education, District 7, from 2018 to 2022 [1][4]. He was first elected to House District 95 in 2022, defeating Mike Robinson in the November 2024 general election with 64.5% of the vote [1].\n\n## Legislative record and accomplishments\n\nAs of the 2025-2026 session, Carver serves on the House Finance, Higher Education, Judiciary II, and Regulatory Reform committees [4].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [Todd Carver - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Todd_Carver) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-21\n\n[2] North Carolina State Board of Elections, March 3, 2026 primary precinct-level results (`results_pct_20260303`), published at [dl.ncsbe.gov](https://dl.ncsbe.gov/) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-21\n\n[3] [Candidate Lists | NCSBE](https://www.ncsbe.gov/results-data/candidate-lists) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-21\n\n[4] [Richard \"Todd\" Carver - Biography](https://justfacts.votesmart.org/candidate/biography/213884/todd-carver) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-21","firstname":"Richard","lastname":"Carver","middlename":"Todd","suffix":null,"token":"7c70906aa2551802"},"token":"kPiFUVeiCGTEU68i"}],"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 095"}