{"biography":"Chris Humphrey is the incumbent Republican member of the North Carolina House of Representatives for District 12 and is seeking re\u2011election in the November\u202f3,\u202f2026 general election\u202f[4][11]. As a state representative he participates in the legislative process, drafts and votes on state laws, and serves on several standing committees that shape policy on agriculture, insurance, health, and appropriations\u202f[4][11][17].\n\nBorn Thomas Christopher Humphrey, he earned an Associate of Arts from Lenoir Community College (1988\u20111990) and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science & Government from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (1990\u20111992)\u202f[17]. He is married to Terry and has two children, Bailey and Courtney, and is active in his local Bethel Free Will Baptist Church\u202f[17].\n\nBefore entering state politics, Humphrey served as a commissioner on the Lenoir County Commission, gaining experience in local governance and community development\u202f[11][17]. He also held private\u2011sector roles, including ownership of an Allstate agency (1999\u2011present), management at Kmart, and ownership of a real\u2011estate brokerage and a fast\u2011food franchise\u202f[17]. His involvement in civic organizations includes the Rotary Club of Kinston, Kiwanis clubs, and the La Grange Chamber of Commerce, where he served as president\u202f[17].\n\nHumphrey was first elected to the North Carolina House in 2018, defeating incumbent Democrat George Graham with 56.1% of the vote, and was sworn in on January\u202f3,\u202f2019\u202f[11]. He was re\u2011elected in 2020 and again in 2024, winning 57.3% of the vote that year\u202f[4]. During his tenure he has held leadership positions such as Majority Freshman Caucus Whip (2019\u20112021) and has chaired the Insurance Committee across multiple sessions\u202f[4][11][17]. His committee assignments have consistently included the Agriculture Committee, Appropriations (including the Agriculture and Natural and Economic Resources subcommittee), Health Committee, and Disaster Recovery and Homeland Security, reflecting a focus on rural economic issues, health policy, and emergency preparedness\u202f[4][11][17].\n\nAmong his legislative activities, Humphrey has sponsored bills related to insurance regulation, agricultural support, and public health, though a complete list is maintained on BillTrack50 and the North Carolina General Assembly website\u202f[4]. His platform emphasizes protecting rural communities, supporting small businesses, and ensuring access to affordable health care, aligning with the priorities of his largely agricultural district\u202f[4][11]. As he runs for another term in 2026, Humphrey\u2019s record highlights continued service on key committees and a legislative agenda centered on economic development, insurance oversight, and disaster resilience.\n\n## Sources\n- [4] [Chris Humphrey - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Chris_Humphrey)\n- [11] [Chris Humphrey (politician) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_Humphrey_(politician))\n- [17] [Vote Smart | Facts For All](https://justfacts.votesmart.org/candidate/biography/92439/chris-humphrey)","campaigns":[{"contest":"state_house_012","county":"greene","county_count":3,"electiondate":"Tue, 03 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT","pgr":"general","state":"NC","title":"Nc House Of Representatives District 012"}],"cf_filings":[],"firstname":"Thomas","fullname":"Thomas Christopher Humphrey","lastname":"Humphrey","middlename":"Christopher","office_history":[{"campaigns":[{"contest":"state_house_012","contest_title":"Nc House Of Representatives District 012","county":"greene","county_count":3,"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_012","contest_title":"Nc House Of Representatives District 012","county":"greene","county_count":3,"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":"Chris Humphrey, Republican incumbent for NC House District\u202f12, seeks re\u2011election in 2026 after serving since 2019.","terms":[],"token":"cf75ce95657ee43b"}