{"biography":"Patricia Kay Legrand is a Democratic candidate listed for the November\u202f3,\u202f2026 election in North Carolina, though the specific office she is seeking is not identified in the available sources. She currently serves as First Vice President of the Maggie Society Dog Rescue and Rehabilitation and is identified as a senior member of the Democrats of Johnston County, indicating active involvement in local party organization and animal\u2011rescue advocacy [18].\n\nLegrand earned a Bachelor of Arts in Bilingual Education from San Diego State University (1990\u20111992) and a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from National University (1993\u20111995) [18].\n\nHer professional background includes roles at the Maggie Society Dog Rescue and Rehabilitation and a prior position as a senior buyer for Grifols Biotherapeutics, from which she is now retired [18]. These experiences combine nonprofit leadership, procurement expertise, and a focus on community service.\n\nIn her political activities, Legrand\u2019s role as a senior Democrat in Johnston County suggests she participates in party strategy, candidate support, and voter outreach at the county level. While the precise duties of the office she is pursuing are not detailed, typical responsibilities for local or state offices in North Carolina include representing constituents, shaping legislation, and overseeing public resources. Legrand\u2019s background in nonprofit management and business procurement aligns with such responsibilities, offering experience in organizational leadership, budgeting, and community engagement [18].\n\n## Sources\n- [18] [Patricia Legrand Email & Phone Number | Maggie Society Dog Rescue and Rehabilitation First Vice President, Senior Democrats of Johnston County Contact Information](https://rocketreach.co/patricia-legrand-email_136483223)","campaigns":[{"contest":"state_senate_010","county":"franklin","county_count":2,"electiondate":"Tue, 03 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT","pgr":"general","state":"NC","title":"Nc State Senate District 10"}],"cf_filings":[],"firstname":"Patricia","fullname":"Patricia Kay Legrand","lastname":"Legrand","middlename":"Kay","office_history":[{"campaigns":[{"contest":"state_senate_010","contest_title":"Nc State Senate District 10","county":"franklin","county_count":2,"electiondate":"2026-11-03","office_county":null,"office_key":"state_senate","office_title":"State Senator","party":"DEM","pgr":"general","state":"NC"}],"county":null,"cycles":[{"general":{"contest":"state_senate_010","contest_title":"Nc State Senate District 10","county":"franklin","county_count":2,"electiondate":"2026-11-03","office_county":null,"office_key":"state_senate","office_title":"State Senator","party":"DEM","pgr":"general","state":"NC"},"party":"DEM","primary":null,"term":null,"year":2026}],"office_key":"state_senate","office_title":"State Senator","state":"NC","terms":[]}],"summary":"Patricia Kay Legrand is a Democratic candidate in North Carolina for the 2026 election, serving as First Vice President of a dog\u2011rescue nonprofit and a senior Johnston County Democrat.","terms":[],"token":"b28852bd684cef4b"}