{"biography":"Brian Dwight Echevarria is the incumbent Republican member of the North Carolina House of Representatives for District\u202f82 and is seeking re\u2011election in the November\u202f3,\u202f2026 general election\u202f[1][4]. He began his first term on January\u202f1,\u202f2025, a two\u2011year term that runs until January\u202f1,\u202f2027\u202f[1][4]. 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\u202f[4][3].\n\nEchevarria was born in Miami, Florida, and later moved to Cabarrus County, North Carolina, where he now resides\u202f[1][4]. He earned undergraduate degrees from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University and Florida State University\u202f[4]. He is married to Cynthia and has two children\u202f[4]. His professional background includes work as a financial advisor, a local business owner, and a building contractor before entering public office\u202f[1]. He also serves as a consultant with Walkes and John\u202fLLC\u202f[2].\n\nBefore his election to the House, Echevarria was active in local party politics, serving as the Republican County Chairman for Cabarrus County\u202f[4]. He first won a seat in the House by defeating incumbent Republican Kevin\u202fCrutchfield in the March\u202f5,\u202f2024 primary, earning 50.9\u202f% of the vote\u202f[1][4]. He was subsequently re\u2011elected in the November\u202f2024 general election, defeating Democrat Sabrina\u202fBerry with 54.3\u202f% of the vote\u202f[1][4].\n\nDuring the 2025\u20112026 legislative session, Rep.\u202fEchevarria introduced a range of bills covering topics such as entry\u2011fee regulation for interscholastic sports, a \u201cSam\u2019s Law\u201d anti\u2011corruption measure, the NC Constitutional Carry Act, and a proposal to make Election Day a state holiday\u202f[3]. He also sponsored legislation to protect veterans, expand religious property tax exemptions, and modify homestead tax exclusions\u202f[3]. Several of his bills advanced to committee consideration, reflecting his focus on fiscal responsibility, public safety, and individual liberties\u202f[3].\n\nEchevarria 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\u202f[4]. His committee assignments position him to influence budgetary decisions, property\u2011tax policy, and infrastructure projects in his district and statewide.\n\nHis campaign emphasizes keeping taxes low, supporting small businesses, protecting 2nd\u2011Amendment rights, and preserving religious liberty\u202f[15][17]. He has been endorsed by the North Carolina Grassroots Government PAC and the North Carolina Values Coalition\u202f[5][6]. The candidate\u2019s official website provides additional details on his platform and a portal for donations and volunteer sign\u2011ups\u202f[15].\n\n## Sources\n- [1] [Brian Echevarria - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Brian_Echevarria)\n- [2] [Representative Brian Echevarria - Biography - North Carolina General Assembly](https://www.ncleg.gov/Members/Biography/H/828)\n- [3] [Representative Brian Echevarria's Introduced Bills - North Carolina General Assembly](https://www.ncleg.gov/Members/IntroducedBills/H/828)\n- [4] [Brian Echevarria - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brian_Echevarria)\n- [5] [iVoterGuide - Brian Echevarria iVoterGuide Profile](https://ivoterguide.com/candidate/65064/race/8431/election/1090)\n- [6] [iVoterGuide - Brian Echevarria iVoterGuide Profile](https://ivoterguide.com/candidate/65064/race/8452/election/869)\n- [11] [Representative Brian Echevarria (@BrianEchNC) / X](https://x.com/brianechnc?lang=en)\n- [12] [Brian Echevarria (@BrianEchNC) ...](https://twitter.com/brianechnc?lang=en)\n- [14] [I\u2019m announcing my run for reelection in 2026\u2014to stand with ...](https://www.facebook.com/BrianEchevarriaNC/videos/brian-echevarria-announces-re-election-campaign-for-state-representative-of-dist/1286415626227923/)\n- [15] [Meet Brian Echevarria - Vote Brian Echevarria](https://brianechevarria.com/)\n- [16] [State Representative Brian Echevarria | BillTrack50](https://www.billtrack50.com/legislatordetail/29771)\n- [17] [Brian Echevarria | BallotReady](https://www.ballotready.org/people/brian-echevarria)\n- [18] [Ten Years from now - Vote Brian Echevarria](https://brianechevarria.com/my-life-my-story-2/)\n- [19] [North Carolina State Rep. Brian Echevarria - Biography | LegiStorm](https://www.legistorm.com/person/bio/516811/Brian_Echevarria.html)\n- [20] [Brian Echevarria](https://www.carolinajournal.com/people/brian-echevarria/)","campaigns":[{"contest":"state_house_082","county":"cabarrus","county_count":1,"electiondate":"Tue, 03 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT","pgr":"general","state":"NC","title":"Nc House Of Representatives District 082"}],"cf_filings":[],"firstname":"Brian","fullname":"Brian Dwight Echevarria","lastname":"Echevarria","middlename":"Dwight","office_history":[{"campaigns":[{"contest":"state_house_082","contest_title":"Nc House Of Representatives District 082","county":"cabarrus","county_count":1,"electiondate":"2026-11-03","office_county":null,"office_key":"state_house","office_title":"State Representative","party":"REP","pgr":"general","state":"NC"}],"county":null,"cycles":[{"general":{"contest":"state_house_082","contest_title":"Nc House Of Representatives District 082","county":"cabarrus","county_count":1,"electiondate":"2026-11-03","office_county":null,"office_key":"state_house","office_title":"State Representative","party":"REP","pgr":"general","state":"NC"},"party":"REP","primary":null,"term":null,"year":2026}],"office_key":"state_house","office_title":"State Representative","state":"NC","terms":[]}],"summary":"Incumbent Republican Rep. Brian Echevarria of NC House District\u202f82 is running for re\u2011election in 2026.","terms":[],"token":"3e67c59afbe2b053"}