A. Reece Pyrtle, Jr.
A. Reece Pyrtle, Jr. (Republican Party) (also known as Reece) is a member of the North Carolina House of Representatives, representing District 65. He assumed office on August 18, 2021. His current term ends on January 1, 2027.
Pyrtle (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the North Carolina House of Representatives to represent District 65. He is on the ballot in the Republican primary on March 3, 2026.[source]
The Rockingham County Republican Party appointed Pyrtle to replace former Rep. Jerry Carter (R), who died on August 3, 2021, from complications after surgery.
Biography
A. Reece Pyrtle, Jr. earned a high school diploma from Morehead High School. He earned a bachelor's degree from Appalachian State University in 1989. His career experience includes working as a law enforcement officer.[1]
Sponsored legislation
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Committee assignments
2023-2024
Pyrtle was assigned to the following committees:
- Appropriations Committee
- House Appropriations on Justice and Public Safety Committee
- Families, Children, and Aging Policy Committee
- Health Committee
- Judiciary II Committee
- State Personnel Committee, Chair
- Appropriations Committee
Elections
2026
See also: North Carolina House of Representatives elections, 2026
General election
The primary will occur on March 3, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
General election for North Carolina House of Representatives District 65
Gavin McGaughey (D) is running in the general election for North Carolina House of Representatives District 65 on November 3, 2026.
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Democratic primary
The Democratic primary scheduled for March 3, 2026, was canceled. Gavin McGaughey (D) advanced from the Democratic primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 65 without appearing on the ballot.
Republican primary
Republican primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 65
Incumbent A. Reece Pyrtle, Jr. (R), Joseph A. Gibson III (R), and Seth Woodall (R) are running in the Republican primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 65 on March 3, 2026.
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2024
See also: North Carolina House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for North Carolina House of Representatives District 65
Incumbent A. Reece Pyrtle, Jr. won election in the general election for North Carolina House of Representatives District 65 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | A. Reece Pyrtle, Jr. (R) | 100.0 | 37,457 |
| Total votes: 37,457 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 65
Incumbent A. Reece Pyrtle, Jr. defeated Joseph A. Gibson III in the Republican primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 65 on March 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | A. Reece Pyrtle, Jr. | 80.4 | 9,850 |
| Joseph A. Gibson III | 19.6 | 2,399 | ||
| Total votes: 12,249 | |||
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Campaign finance
Endorsements
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Pledges
Pyrtle signed the following pledges.
2022
See also: North Carolina House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for North Carolina House of Representatives District 65
Incumbent A. Reece Pyrtle, Jr. defeated Jay Donecker in the general election for North Carolina House of Representatives District 65 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | A. Reece Pyrtle, Jr. (R) | 67.2 | 21,740 |
 | Jay Donecker (D) | 32.8 | 10,632 | |
| Total votes: 32,372 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 65
Jay Donecker defeated Gary L. Smith in the Democratic primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 65 on May 17, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jay Donecker | 69.3 | 2,183 |
| Gary L. Smith | 30.7 | 966 | ||
| Total votes: 3,149 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 65
Incumbent A. Reece Pyrtle, Jr. defeated Joseph A. Gibson III in the Republican primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 65 on May 17, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | A. Reece Pyrtle, Jr. | 79.9 | 5,813 |
| Joseph A. Gibson III | 20.1 | 1,466 | ||
| Total votes: 7,279 | |||
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Campaign finance
Endorsements
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Campaign themes
2026
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2024
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2022
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Reece joined the Eden Police Department in May 1990 and has held a variety of positions over the years. On March 2, 2009, he was appointed Chief of Police for the City of Eden. Reece retired as the Chief of Police from the Eden Police Department in January 2018.
Reece was elected Commissioner for Rockingham County on November 8, 2016. Following the untimely passing of state Rep. Jerry Carter, Reece was appointed to serve in the North Carolina General Assembly as the Representative from Rockingham County.
Reece is married to Valerie, an educator, and they have one daughter - Ainsley. Reece is a member of Trinity Wesleyan Church. When not working, Reece enjoys spending time with his family and playing golf.- Defend constitutional Freedom and Liberty.
- Protect our 2nd Amendment Rights.
- Deliver a Quality Education in our K-12 Schools.
• Advance Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
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Campaign finance summary
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2024
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In 2024, the North Carolina State Legislature was in session from April 24 to December 13.
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2023
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In 2023, the North Carolina State Legislature was in session from January 11 to October 25.
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2022
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In 2022, the North Carolina State Legislature was in session from May 18 to July 1.
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2021
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In 2021, the North Carolina State Legislature was in session from January 13 to December 30.
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
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Officeholder North Carolina House of Representatives District 65 |
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on October 6, 2022
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| Preceded by Jerry Carter (R) |
North Carolina House of Representatives District 65 2021-Present |
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