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Wesley Ervin Hendrix
Office history
Current office and 2026 campaign
Wesley E. Hendrix is the Democratic candidate for North Carolina House of Representatives District 86 (Burke County) in the 2026 general election on November 3, 2026, according to the NC State Board of Elections candidate filing 1. He faces Republican incumbent Hugh Blackwell 1.
Background and education
Per his campaign's Facebook account, Hendrix was born and raised in Morganton, North Carolina, attended Freedom High School, and earned an associate degree from Davidson/Davie Community College 2.
Career
Per his campaign's account, Hendrix served for fifteen years as Assistant Pastor and Minister of Music at Mt. Zion African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church in Greensboro, North Carolina, leading worship services, coordinating musical programs, and providing pastoral support to congregants 2.
Sources
Public filings
Candidates and officeholders are required by law to file campaign finance reports and statements of economic interest. The sites below don't support direct links to an individual record — search by last name on each.
North Carolina — campaign finance
- State, county, and municipal candidates — all in one system — NC State Board of Elections — Committee Search. Search by last name “Hendrix”.
North Carolina — statement of economic interest
- Required for state-elected and many local officials — NC State Ethics Commission — Statement of Economic Interest Search. Search by last name “Hendrix”.