Brian Dwight Echevarria

Brian Dwight Echevarria is the incumbent Republican member of the North Carolina House of Representatives for District 82 and is seeking re‑election in the November 3, 2026 general election ¹⁴. He began his first term on January 1, 2025, a two‑year term that runs until January 1, 2027 ¹⁴. As a state representative, he participates in the full legislative process, including introducing bills, serving on committees, and voting on the state budget and policy measures that affect North Carolina residents ⁴³.

Echevarria was born in Miami, Florida, and later moved to Cabarrus County, North Carolina, where he now resides ¹⁴. He earned undergraduate degrees from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University and Florida State University ⁴. He is married to Cynthia and has two children ⁴. His professional background includes work as a financial advisor, a local business owner, and a building contractor before entering public office ¹. He also serves as a consultant with Walkes and John LLC ².

Before his election to the House, Echevarria was active in local party politics, serving as the Republican County Chairman for Cabarrus County ⁴. He first won a seat in the House by defeating incumbent Republican Kevin Crutchfield in the March 5, 2024 primary, earning 50.9 % of the vote ¹⁴. He was subsequently re‑elected in the November 2024 general election, defeating Democrat Sabrina Berry with 54.3 % of the vote ¹⁴.

During the 2025‑2026 legislative session, Rep. Echevarria introduced a range of bills covering topics such as entry‑fee regulation for interscholastic sports, a “Sam’s Law” anti‑corruption measure, the NC Constitutional Carry Act, and a proposal to make Election Day a state holiday ³. He also sponsored legislation to protect veterans, expand religious property tax exemptions, and modify homestead tax exclusions ³. Several of his bills advanced to committee consideration, reflecting his focus on fiscal responsibility, public safety, and individual liberties ³.

Echevarria serves on multiple House committees, including Finance (Vice Chair of Property Tax Reduction and Reform), Select Committee on Government Efficiency, Select Committee on Oversight and Reform, Redistricting, Oversight, Regulatory Reform, and Transportation ⁴. His committee assignments position him to influence budgetary decisions, property‑tax policy, and infrastructure projects in his district and statewide.

His campaign emphasizes keeping taxes low, supporting small businesses, protecting 2nd‑Amendment rights, and preserving religious liberty ¹⁵¹⁷. He has been endorsed by the North Carolina Grassroots Government PAC and the North Carolina Values Coalition ⁵⁶. The candidate’s official website provides additional details on his platform and a portal for donations and volunteer sign‑ups ¹⁵.

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