Charles William Miller

Charles William "Charlie" Miller is the incumbent Republican member of the North Carolina House of Representatives for District 19, which covers parts of Brunswick and New Hanover counties. As a state representative, he is responsible for introducing and voting on legislation, serving on committees that shape policy, and representing the interests of his constituents in the General Assembly. He is seeking re‑election in the November 3, 2026 general election for the same seat, after the Republican primary was cancelled and he advanced automatically to the ballot ¹.

Miller graduated from South Brunswick High School in 1984 and earned a degree in basic law enforcement from Cape Fear Community College. His professional background spans law‑enforcement, business, and energy security. He served as chief deputy of the Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office, worked as a nuclear security specialist at the Progress Energy Nuclear Plant, and held senior sales and executive roles at BEST Uniforms Inc. and Brunswick Embroidery & Screenprinting. He is also a member of the Pythagoras Masonic Lodge #249. Prior to his state‑legislative career, Miller served on the Brunswick County School Board, giving him experience in local education governance ¹⁶.

Miller was first elected to the North Carolina House in the 2020 cycle, assuming office on January 1, 2021 when the newly created District 19 began representation. He was re‑elected in 2022 and again in 2024, defeating Democratic challenger Jill Brown with 61.5% of the vote (41,266 votes) ¹. In the 2026 race he faces Democrat Scott Nasiff, who advanced unopposed after the Democratic primary was cancelled ¹.

During his tenure, Miller has held several key committee assignments. In the 2023‑2024 session he served as Vice Chair of the Appropriations Committee, Chair of the House Appropriations on Justice and Public Safety Committee, Vice Chair of the Energy and Public Utilities Committee, Vice Chair of the Judiciary II Committee, and Vice Chair of the Marine Resources and Aqua Culture Committee, among others ¹. In the 2021‑2022 session he was Vice Chair of the Energy and Public Utilities Committee and the Judiciary III Committee, and served on Education‑K‑12, Transportation, and Appropriations committees ¹. His leadership roles on appropriations and justice‑related committees reflect a focus on fiscal responsibility and public safety.

Miller has sponsored a range of legislation, though the Ballotpedia entry notes that the list may not be comprehensive. His sponsored bills have addressed issues such as criminal justice, energy policy, and local government matters, aligning with his committee work and professional expertise ¹. He continues to advocate for policies that support law‑enforcement, economic development, and infrastructure improvements in his district.

Miller’s official legislative office is located at 300 N. Salisbury Street, Room 417B, Raleigh, NC 27603‑5925. The North Carolina General Assembly biography lists his occupation as Chief Deputy – Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office and provides a legislative email address (redacted in the source) and a phone number field that was not populated in the public record ¹⁰.

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