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Allen Chesser II
Allen Chesser II (Republican Party) is a member of the North Carolina House of Representatives, representing District 25. He assumed office on January 1, 2023. His current term ends on January 1, 2027.
Chesser (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the North Carolina House of Representatives to represent District 25. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Biography
Allen Chesser II lives in North Carolina. He graduated from Bunn High School in 2003. Chesser served in the U.S. Army National Guard from 2003 to 2009. Chesser’s career experience includes working as a law enforcement officer.[1][2]
Sponsored legislation
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Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Chesser was assigned to the following committees:
- Appropriations Committee
- Appropriations on Capital Committee
- Health Committee
- Insurance Committee
- Military and Veterans Affairs Committee
Elections
2024
See also: North Carolina House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for North Carolina House of Representatives District 25
Incumbent Allen Chesser II defeated Lorenza M. Wilkins and Nick Taylor in the general election for North Carolina House of Representatives District 25 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Allen Chesser II (R) | 48.8 | 23,868 |
 | Lorenza M. Wilkins (D)  | 47.9 | 23,407 | |
| Nick Taylor (L) | 3.3 | 1,630 | ||
| Total votes: 48,905 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Lorenza M. Wilkins advanced from the Democratic primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 25.
Republican primary election
Republican primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 25
Incumbent Allen Chesser II defeated Yvonne McLeod in the Republican primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 25 on March 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Allen Chesser II | 66.6 | 6,415 |
| Yvonne McLeod | 33.4 | 3,215 | ||
| Total votes: 9,630 | |||
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Libertarian primary election
The Libertarian primary election was canceled. Nick Taylor advanced from the Libertarian primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 25.
Campaign finance
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Chesser in this election.
Pledges
Chesser 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 25
Allen Chesser II defeated incumbent James Gailliard and Nick Taylor in the general election for North Carolina House of Representatives District 25 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Allen Chesser II (R) | 52.9 | 17,903 |
 | James Gailliard (D) | 44.7 | 15,128 | |
| Nick Taylor (L) | 2.5 | 841 | ||
| Total votes: 33,872 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent James Gailliard advanced from the Democratic primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 25.
Republican primary election
Republican primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 25
Allen Chesser II defeated Yvonne McLeod and Alsey Heth Hopkins in the Republican primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 25 on May 17, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Allen Chesser II | 49.7 | 3,631 |
| Yvonne McLeod | 45.5 | 3,322 | ||
| Alsey Heth Hopkins | 4.8 | 348 | ||
| Total votes: 7,301 | |||
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Libertarian primary election
The Libertarian primary election was canceled. Nick Taylor advanced from the Libertarian primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 25.
Campaign finance
Endorsements
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2018
General election
General election for U.S. House North Carolina District 2
Incumbent George E.B. Holding defeated Linda Coleman and Jeff Matemu in the general election for U.S. House North Carolina District 2 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | George E.B. Holding (R) | 51.3 | 170,072 |
 | Linda Coleman (D) | 45.8 | 151,977 | |
 | Jeff Matemu (L) | 2.9 | 9,655 | |
| Total votes: 331,704 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Timmy Strickland (Independent)
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House North Carolina District 2
Linda Coleman defeated Ken Romley and Wendy May in the Democratic primary for U.S. House North Carolina District 2 on May 8, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Linda Coleman | 56.0 | 18,650 |
 | Ken Romley | 32.3 | 10,742 | |
 | Wendy May | 11.7 | 3,895 | |
| Total votes: 33,287 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Sam Searcy (D)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House North Carolina District 2
Incumbent George E.B. Holding defeated Allen Chesser II in the Republican primary for U.S. House North Carolina District 2 on May 8, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | George E.B. Holding | 76.2 | 17,979 |
| Allen Chesser II | 23.8 | 5,612 | |
| Total votes: 23,591 | |||
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Libertarian primary election
Libertarian primary for U.S. House North Carolina District 2
Jeff Matemu advanced from the Libertarian primary for U.S. House North Carolina District 2 on May 8, 2018.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | | Jeff Matemu |
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Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Allen Chesser II did not complete Ballotpedia's 2024 Candidate Connection survey.
2022
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| Video submitted to Ballotpedia Released Apr 8, 2022 |
Allen Chesser II completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Chesser's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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When elected, we will find common sense solutions to keeping Critical Race Theory out of our schools and ensure that our students are receiving the best possible education. I will fight to expand our Second Amendment rights by defending Constitutional Carry and standing up to anyone in Raleigh who wants to disarm the people of North Carolina. I will defend the lives of the unborn by putting my full and total support behind the Life at Conception Act. As inflation continue to run rampant, I will work with liberty legislators to cut unnecessary spending in Raleigh and fight to lower taxes for all North Carolinians.
As I have in the past, I will always fight to defend the liberties of the people of North Carolina, regardless of who is attempting to take them away. I have dedicated my life to serving and protecting this great country and state of ours. I am running for State Representative because the people of North Carolina are family to me, and I will do anything to protect my family; you have my word.- A History of Service - Allen Chesser has always had a willingness to serve the people of North Carolina. After he saw our country being attacked on 9/11 he felt called to do something; and joined the military at 17 years old. Allen deployed to Iraq from 2005-2006, where he completed over 100 combat missions, as turret gunner. During his time in service, Allen served alongside men and women from all walks of life, and he exemplified the principles of Duty, Honor and Respect. After returning from Iraq, Allen continued in service to his community as a police officer with the Town of Nags Head and the City of Raleigh. As a police officer, Allen learned to work within the community to address their problems and concerns.
- Husband & Father - Allen married his wife, Jessica, in 2009 and together they live in the Samaria community of Nash county with their five wonderful children. The Chessers are raising their children to be focused on God and service to others. Allen and Jessica have devoted themselves to serving other; founding a local non-profit and a christian soccer league that allows all the children to play for free.
- Long-time Community Leader - Allen first got involved in local politics in 2009. Allen has served in various positions of leadership within the Republican party (to include County Executive and District Executive Committees, as well as County Public Relations Director) and has helped on numerous local campaigns. Allen is currently the State Chairman for the North Carolina Republican Liberty Caucus.
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Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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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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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Candidate North Carolina House of Representatives District 25 |
Officeholder North Carolina House of Representatives District 25 |
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Footnotes
- ↑ Chesser for Congress, "About Allen," accessed April 22, 2018
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on April 14, 2022
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| Preceded by James Gailliard (D) |
North Carolina House of Representatives District 25 2023-Present |
Succeeded by - |
