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Matthew Shane Orr
Office history
Matthew Shane Orr is the Republican nominee for the North Carolina House of Representatives, District 33 (Wake County), on the November 3, 2026 general-election ballot against Democrat Monika Johnson-Hostler 12. The March 3, 2026 Republican primary for the seat was canceled, so Orr advanced directly to the general election 1. He has not previously held elected office 1.
Background and education
Per his Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey response, Orr built a career in marketing and finance following college before leaving the corporate world to launch two small businesses that he continues to own and operate 1.
Career
Orr describes himself as Executive Director of the Scott Orr Foundation, a nonprofit he says is "dedicated to improving mental health, preventing suicide, and providing housing and essential resources for U.S. veterans." He also says he coached wrestling at South Garner High School 1. He lives in Garner, NC, consistent with the address on file for him with the NC State Board of Elections 12.
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 “Orr”.
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 “Orr”.