{"biography":"Christopher Steven \"Chris\" Stock is the Republican candidate for North Carolina State Senate District 18 in the 2026 election, with the general election scheduled for November 3, 2026. The State Senate is the upper chamber of the North Carolina General Assembly, and each senator represents roughly 200,000 residents, crafting state law, approving the budget, and confirming certain executive appointments. Stock secured the Republican nomination by winning the March 3, 2026 primary, receiving 60.6% of the vote (7,629 votes) against Cheryl Caulfield\u2019s 39.4% (4,969 votes)\u30101\u3011.\n\nStock is a Wake Forest\u2011based attorney who has lived in North Carolina since his family moved from New Jersey in 2005. He grew up as the son of a small\u2011business owner and a substitute teacher and was the first in his family to graduate from college\u301019\u3011\u301017\u3011. After completing his undergraduate studies, he attended law school (the specific institution is not named in the sources) and gained early political experience by working in the office of former State Senator Brent Jackson, focusing on advocacy for special\u2011needs children\u2019s education\u301017\u3011. He later entered the public\u2011affairs sector and eventually founded his own law practice in Wake Forest\u301019\u3011. Currently, Stock serves as General Counsel for Kairos Government Affairs, advising clients on policy matters before the state legislature and agencies, with expertise in transportation, energy, and health\u2011care issues\u301017\u3011.\n\nIn his campaign, Stock emphasizes reducing the cost of living for residents. He proposes tax credits for first\u2011time homebuyers and small\u2011business owners, an expanded North Carolina child tax credit, and a freeze on property\u2011tax increases for seniors and veterans. He also pledges to eliminate taxes on tips and overtime, cut regulatory red tape, and invest in local infrastructure to spur economic growth in Granville and Wake counties. His platform further highlights public\u2011safety, education, and support for small\u2011business development as key priorities\u30101\u3011\u301010\u3011.\n\nBeyond his professional work, Stock volunteers with youth\u2011sports programs and participates in several local community organizations in Wake County\u301019\u3011. He describes his motivation for seeking office as a desire to apply his legislative knowledge and legal experience to deliver \u201cmeaningful change\u201d for constituents in northern Wake and Granville counties, positioning himself as a candidate who can navigate the legislative process from day one\u301019\u3011.\n\nIf elected, Stock would join the 50\u2011member Senate, where he would be expected to attend regular sessions, serve on committees, and represent the interests of his district\u2019s residents in the state\u2019s law\u2011making process. His background in law, public affairs, and community service aligns with the responsibilities of a state senator, which include drafting legislation, overseeing the state budget, and providing constituent services.\n\n## Sources\n- [1] [Chris Stock - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Chris_Stock)\n- [10] [Vote Chris Stock for North Carolina Senate](https://stockfornc.com/)\n- [16] [Chris Stock - Kairos Government Affairs LLC - Biography | LegiStorm](https://www.legistorm.com/person/bio/375825/Christopher_Stock.html)\n- [17] [General Counseling With Christopher Stock \u2014 Legistracker | Time-Saving State Legislative Bill Tracking Software](http://legistracker.squarespace.com/blog/general-counseling-with-christopher-stock)\n- [19] [Chris Stock enters NC Senate race, pledges focus on education, economy...](https://www.wakeweekly.com/news/chris-stock-enters-nc-senate-race-pledges-focus-on-education-economy-and-local-leadership-e0181dbe)","campaigns":[{"contest":"state_senate_018","county":"granville","county_count":3,"electiondate":"Tue, 03 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT","pgr":"general","state":"NC","title":"Nc State Senate District 18"},{"contest":"state_senate_018","county":null,"county_count":0,"electiondate":"Tue, 03 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT","pgr":"general","state":"NC","title":"Nc State Senate District 18"}],"cf_filings":[],"firstname":"Christopher","fullname":"Christopher Steven Stock","lastname":"Stock","middlename":"Steven","office_history":[{"campaigns":[{"contest":"state_senate_018","contest_title":"Nc State Senate District 18","county":"granville","county_count":3,"electiondate":"2026-11-03","office_county":null,"office_key":"state_senate","office_title":"State Senator","party":"REP","pgr":"general","state":"NC"},{"contest":"state_senate_018","contest_title":"Nc State Senate District 18","county":null,"county_count":0,"electiondate":"2026-03-03","office_county":null,"office_key":"state_senate","office_title":"State Senator","party":"REP","pgr":"general","state":"NC"}],"county":null,"cycles":[{"general":{"contest":"state_senate_018","contest_title":"Nc State Senate District 18","county":null,"county_count":0,"electiondate":"2026-03-03","office_county":null,"office_key":"state_senate","office_title":"State Senator","party":"REP","pgr":"general","state":"NC"},"party":"REP","primary":null,"term":null,"year":2026}],"office_key":"state_senate","office_title":"State Senator","state":"NC","terms":[]}],"summary":"Chris Stock is the Republican candidate for North Carolina State Senate District 18, an attorney and public\u2011affairs professional focusing on tax relief and local economic growth.","terms":[],"token":"1de846ccc683de68"}