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Christopher Lamar Wilson
Office history
Current office and 2026 campaign
Christopher Lamar "Chris" Wilson (Republican) ran in the 2026 Republican primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 117, challenging incumbent Jennifer Balkcom. He lost the March 3, 2026 primary; only Balkcom and Democrat Lynne Russo advanced to the November general election 13.
Wilson's campaign focused on teacher compensation, rebuilding the educator pipeline, fulfilling the Leandro court mandates, and ensuring every child in western North Carolina has access to a well-funded, well-staffed public school 1.
Background and education
Wilson lives in Hendersonville, NC, and switched his voter registration from unaffiliated to Republican before filing for the District 117 seat 1. By his own account, he has spent "more than a decade" advocating for educators across North Carolina 1.
Career
Wilson is the director of bands at Polk County Middle School 12. He is also the volunteer director of the Bounty of Bethlehem, a nonprofit that organizes the community's free Christmas dinner each year 12.
Family
Wilson is a 45-year-old single father of two 1.
Sources
Public filings
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North Carolina — campaign finance
- State, county, and municipal candidates — all in one system — NC State Board of Elections — Committee Search. Search by last name “Wilson”.
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 “Wilson”.