Gregory Allen Chesser II

Gregory Allen Chesser II is the incumbent Republican member of the North Carolina House of Representatives for District 25, a seat he has held since the start of the 2023‑2024 legislative session and for which he is seeking a third term in the November 3, 2026 general election ²³. District 25 covers parts of Nash County and surrounding areas; representatives serve two‑year terms and must be qualified voters who have lived in the district for at least one year prior to election ³.

Chesser was born in 1985 and graduated from Bunn High School in 2003, the same year he entered the U.S. Army National Guard, serving until 2009 ²⁹. After his military service he pursued a career in public safety, working as a law‑enforcement officer and later as a civil‑engineering technician for the state, a role listed on his official NC Legislature biography ⁹. He is married to Jessica and is a father of five children, as noted on his Wikipedia entry ¹⁰.

Before entering state politics, Chesser made an unsuccessful bid for the U.S. House of Representatives in 2018, challenging incumbent Republican George Holding in the 2nd congressional district primary ¹⁰. He won his first state‑house race in 2022, defeating Democratic incumbent James Gailliard and Libertarian Nick Taylor, and was re‑elected in 2024 with 48.8 % of the vote in a three‑way contest ²¹⁰. His current term runs until January 1, 2027, and the March 3, 2026 Republican primary was cancelled, automatically placing him on the November ballot ².

During the 2023‑2024 biennium Chesser served on several key committees, including Appropriations, Appropriations‑Capital, Health, Insurance, Military and Veterans Affairs, and Oversight and Reform (the latter noted on Wikipedia) ²¹⁰. He has been an active legislator, sponsoring bills such as the Fostering Care in NC Act, which expands state oversight of county‑run foster‑care systems, and the REINS Act, aimed at increasing accountability for unelected bureaucrats ¹⁰. His legislative focus includes public‑safety issues, veteran affairs, and regulatory reform, aligning with the small‑government, liberty‑oriented platform highlighted by endorsements from groups like Americans for Prosperity‑North Carolina ¹³.

Chesser’s public service record also includes his continued involvement with the National Guard community and local law‑enforcement agencies, reflecting his background in both military and civilian safety roles. He maintains a district office at 300 N. Salisbury Street, Room 418B, Raleigh, NC 27603‑5925, and lists a constituent email address ([email protected]) for outreach ⁹. While a personal campaign website is not listed in the available sources, his official legislative page provides contact information and updates on his policy initiatives. As the 2026 election approaches, Chesser is positioned as a seasoned incumbent with a record of committee service and sponsored legislation focused on fostering care reform and governmental accountability.

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