Brent Roberson

The North Carolina House of Representatives is the lower chamber of the state legislature. Members serve two‑year terms, draft and vote on state laws, approve the state budget, and serve on committees that oversee policy areas such as education, health, and public safety. Representatives also assist constituents with navigating state agencies and advocate for local interests in Raleigh. Brent Roberson is a Republican candidate seeking election to represent House District 23 in the 2026 general election on November 3, 2026 ¹.

Roberson was born in Williamston, North Carolina, and earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from North Carolina State University in 1995 ¹¹³. After college he entered the private sector, becoming a business owner and later serving as managing partner of Health View Capital Partners, a firm that provides capital and advisory services to health‑care companies ². He is also an active member of his community, belonging to the Williamston Memorial Baptist Church and the local Gideon organization ¹³.

In 2019 Roberson entered municipal politics, winning the nonpartisan runoff for mayor of Rocky Mount with 60.2% of the vote, defeating Bronson Williams. As mayor he emphasized fiscal responsibility, public‑safety support, and delivering results for residents ². He later pursued higher office, filing to run in the Republican primary for North Carolina’s 1st Congressional District in 2022. Although he did not win the primary, his campaign highlighted priorities such as defending the Second Amendment, protecting the sanctity of life, and ensuring law‑enforcement agencies have the resources they need ².

Roberson first sought a seat in the state legislature in 2024, running for House District 23. He was unopposed in the Republican primary after the party cancelled the March 3, 2026 primary, and faced Democrat Shelly Willingham in the November 5, 2024 general election, where he received 43.5% of the vote (19,390 votes) to Willingham’s 56.5% (25,140 votes) ¹. Undeterred, he is again on the ballot for the 2026 race, this time opposed by Democrat Patricia Smith ¹.

Roberson’s campaign finances are reported through the Federal Election Commission under the committee “BRENT ROBERSON FOR CONGRESS.” The committee, based at a PO Box in Williamston, NC, has raised $91,985, primarily from individual contributions and a $59,000 personal loan from the candidate, and has spent the same amount on operating expenditures, reflecting a modest fundraising operation for a congressional bid ⁹.

While his prior electoral outcomes have not yet resulted in elected office at the state or federal level, Roberson’s experience as a mayor, business leader, and repeat legislative candidate demonstrates a continued focus on fiscal conservatism, public‑safety support, and community‑oriented governance. Should he win the 2026 race, he would join the 2027‑2028 North Carolina General Assembly, where he would be expected to serve on committees, sponsor legislation, and represent the interests of constituents in District 23, which includes parts of Bertie, Edgecombe, and surrounding counties.

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