April Alperin Montgomery

April Montgomery is a candidate for the North Carolina House of Representatives in District 51, running as an unaffiliated (independent) candidate in the November 3, 2026 general election ¹. The North Carolina House seat represents all of Lee County and part of Moore County, covering communities such as Sanford, Broadway, Carthage, Cameron, and Vass ¹⁴.

Montgomery has lived in the district for more than two decades and earned her education at Florida State University and the University of Florida, where she completed undergraduate studies ²⁰. She has spent nearly 20 years as a small‑business owner, building and selling companies in the commercial renewable‑energy sector and serving as Chief Development Officer of an energy‑storage firm. She and her husband also operate a historic‑property renovation business ¹⁹.

Her public‑service record includes leadership roles on several local boards: she has chaired the Sanford Area Growth Alliance, served on the Lee County Parks and Recreation Board, and led the Lee County Environmental Advisory Board. These positions have given her experience addressing community development, environmental stewardship, and local infrastructure needs ¹⁴¹⁹.

Montgomery’s campaign emphasizes pragmatic, community‑focused solutions. She advocates for responsible growth, investment in public education, transparent representation, and an “all‑of‑the‑above” energy strategy tailored to district needs. She also stresses support for small businesses, infrastructure upgrades, and early‑childhood education initiatives. Her alignment with the North Carolina Forward Party underscores a commitment to moving beyond the two‑party duopoly while remaining unaffiliated on the ballot ¹⁴¹⁹.

In preparation for the ballot, Montgomery gathered more than the required 2,275 signatures from registered voters in District 51, submitting over 3,300 signatures, of which 2,826 were verified by the State Board of Elections ¹⁹. She continues to campaign through community events, such as the Broadway My Way Festival, and maintains a presence on social media and a campaign website (URL not publicly listed) ¹⁵²⁰.

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