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Ralph Dowell Clements
Office history
Current office and 2026 campaign
Ralph Clements is a Democratic candidate for the North Carolina House of Representatives, District 37, which covers parts of Wake County including Fuquay-Varina. He ran in the March 3, 2026 Democratic primary.
Clements' campaign focused on reinvesting in North Carolina's public schools, including increases to teacher pay and more equitable school funding. He called for the legislature to pass a state budget, establish an independent redistricting commission, and address affordability and growth planning for the rapidly expanding communities in Wake County's southern tier.
Background and education
Clements is 59 years old. He graduated from Sanderson High School in Raleigh and attended North Carolina State University, completing his degree over eight years while working as a computer scientist and serving in the National Guard.
Career
Clements built a career as a healthcare IT consultant, working primarily in Atlanta. He returned to the Triangle region in 2020 to be closer to aging parents and now lives just outside Fuquay-Varina.
Sources
Public filings
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North Carolina — campaign finance
- State, county, and municipal candidates — all in one system — NC State Board of Elections — Committee Search. Search by last name “Clements”.
North Carolina — statement of economic interest
- Required for state-elected and many local officials — NC State Ethics Commission — Statement of Economic Interest Search. Search by last name “Clements”.