{"biography":"Daniel \"Dan\" Norman Kiger is the Republican candidate for North Carolina\u2019s House District 90 in the 2026 general election.  The North Carolina House of Representatives is a 120\u2011member lower chamber whose members serve two\u2011year terms and are responsible for drafting state legislation, approving the state budget, and providing oversight of state agencies.  District 90 covers Surry and Wilkes counties, a largely rural area that includes the towns of Mount Airy, Elkin and parts of the Yadkin River region.  Kiger advanced from a three\u2011candidate Republican primary on March\u202f3,\u202f2026 with 51.9\u202f% of the vote (7,421 votes) against Paul Barker and A.J.\u202fDaoud, and will face Democrat Ken Badgett in the November\u202f3,\u202f2026 general election\u30101\u3011.\n\nKiger\u2019s professional background is rooted in public safety.  He spent more than four decades with the North Carolina State Highway Patrol, rising to the rank of sergeant and earning an advanced degree in law\u2011enforcement as well as certification as an instructor.  For twenty years he taught at every basic training academy, preparing new troopers for service, and also taught at community colleges in the region while collaborating with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on statewide training programs\u301020\u3011.  After retiring from the patrol, he served as a supervisor for campus police at Wake\u202fForest University and later founded a local driver\u2011education business, continuing his focus on traffic safety and driver training\u301020\u3011.\n\nBeyond his law\u2011enforcement career, Kiger has remained active in criminal\u2011justice and community organizations.  He sits on the North Carolina Criminal Justice Information Network Governing Board, a statewide body that coordinates information sharing among law\u2011enforcement, courts and corrections agencies\u301020\u3011.  He has served two terms as chairman of the Surry County Republican Party, and holds board positions with the Surry Community College Foundation and the Elkin Rescue Squad, reflecting a broader commitment to education and emergency services in his district\u301020\u3011.\n\nKiger\u2019s campaign platform emphasizes support for first responders, law\u2011enforcement resources, and public safety training.  He advocates for increased funding and equipment for police, firefighters and emergency medical personnel, arguing that \u201cthey deserve not just our gratitude, but real resources, support, and training to do their jobs effectively.\u201d  Education is another pillar of his agenda; he calls for greater resources for teachers, parental choice in schooling, and the right to homeschool, stating that families \u201cmust be respected\u201d in decisions about their children\u2019s education\u301020\u3011.\n\nEconomic policy in Kiger\u2019s messaging focuses on small\u2011business vitality.  He describes small businesses as \u201cthe backbone of local economies,\u201d pledging to reduce regulatory burdens and promote job creation in rural communities.  Consistent with his constituency, he is a strong defender of the Second Amendment, asserting that responsible citizens must retain the ability to protect themselves, especially in rural areas where hunting and personal security are cultural mainstays\u301020\u3011.\n\nKiger\u2019s personal life is tied to the district he seeks to represent.  He and his wife Becky have lived in Surry County for more than 45\u202fyears, raising their family there and describing a \u201cdeep understanding of the values and priorities\u201d of the area\u2019s residents\u301020\u3011.  His campaign contact email is dankigerfornchouse@gmail.com, as listed on his Ballotpedia profile\u30101\u3011.\n\nIf elected, Kiger would bring a blend of law\u2011enforcement expertise, community\u2011service experience, and party leadership to the state legislature, positioning himself as a candidate focused on public safety, education choice, small\u2011business support, and constitutional rights for the residents of District\u202f90.\n\n## Sources\n- [1] [Dan Kiger - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Dan_Kiger)\n- [10] [2026 United States House of Representatives elections in North Carolina - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_United_States_House_of_Representatives_elections_in_North_Carolina)\n- [11] [2026 North Carolina elections - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_North_Carolina_elections)\n- [12] [Candidate Profiles \u2013 NC Voter Guide](https://ncvoterguide.org/profiles/)\n- [13] [Results from 2026 Candidate Filing - Carolina Forward](https://carolinaforward.org/blog/results-from-2026-candidate-filing/)\n- [18] [Daniel Kiger Phone Number, Address, Email & More | BeenVerified](https://www.beenverified.com/people/daniel-kiger/)\n- [20] [Veteran trooper, former party chair Kiger seeks House seat | News | mtairynews.com](https://www.mtairynews.com/news/veteran-trooper-former-party-chair-kiger-seeks-house-seat/article_d23aea84-b566-4a84-840c-e651dc1e3e43.html)","campaigns":[{"contest":"state_house_090","county":"alleghany","county_count":6,"electiondate":"Tue, 03 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT","pgr":"general","state":"NC","title":"Nc House Of Representatives District 090"},{"contest":"state_house_090","county":null,"county_count":0,"electiondate":"Tue, 03 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT","pgr":"general","state":"NC","title":"Nc House Of Representatives District 090"}],"cf_filings":[],"firstname":"Daniel","fullname":"Daniel Norman Kiger","lastname":"Kiger","middlename":"Norman","office_history":[{"campaigns":[{"contest":"state_house_090","contest_title":"Nc House Of Representatives District 090","county":"alleghany","county_count":6,"electiondate":"2026-11-03","office_county":null,"office_key":"state_house","office_title":"State Representative","party":"REP","pgr":"general","state":"NC"},{"contest":"state_house_090","contest_title":"Nc House Of Representatives District 090","county":null,"county_count":0,"electiondate":"2026-03-03","office_county":null,"office_key":"state_house","office_title":"State Representative","party":"REP","pgr":"general","state":"NC"}],"county":null,"cycles":[{"general":{"contest":"state_house_090","contest_title":"Nc House Of Representatives District 090","county":null,"county_count":0,"electiondate":"2026-03-03","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":"Dan Kiger is the Republican candidate for NC House District\u202f90, a former State Highway Patrol sergeant and ex\u2011Surry County GOP chair.","terms":[],"token":"a653564ac9eedefc"}