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Brian Hawley (North Carolina)

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Brian Hawley
Image of Brian Hawley
Elections and appointments
Last election

May 17, 2022

Education

Associate

Central Carolina Community College

Bachelor's

Campbell University

Military

Service / branch

U.S. Army

Years of service

1987 - 1995

Personal
Birthplace
Roanoke, Va.
Religion
Christian
Contact

Brian Hawley (Republican Party) ran for election to the North Carolina House of Representatives to represent District 53. He lost in the Republican primary on May 17, 2022.

Biography

Hawley earned his A.A. from Central Carolina Community College and his B.A. in political science and minor in history from Campbell University. He served in the United States Army from 1987 to 1995.

Hawley is a part of the following organizations: American Legion, VFW, COMBAT VTC Inc., Phi Delta Theta, and the Pi Gammu Mu International Honor Society.[1]

Elections

2022

See also: North Carolina House of Representatives elections, 2022

General election

General election for North Carolina House of Representatives District 53

Incumbent Howard Penny Jr. defeated Kevin G. Thurman in the general election for North Carolina House of Representatives District 53 on November 8, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Howard Penny Jr.
Howard Penny Jr. (R)
 
67.1
 
22,118
Image of Kevin G. Thurman
Kevin G. Thurman (D) Candidate Connection
 
32.9
 
10,824

Total votes: 32,942
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Newanda Colvin advanced from the Democratic primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 53.

Republican primary election

Republican primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 53

Incumbent Howard Penny Jr. defeated Brian Hawley in the Republican primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 53 on May 17, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Howard Penny Jr.
Howard Penny Jr.
 
63.2
 
5,142
Image of Brian Hawley
Brian Hawley
 
36.8
 
2,988

Total votes: 8,130
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Campaign finance

2019

See also: Mayoral election in Angier, North Carolina (2019)

General election

General election for Mayor of Angier

Bob Smith defeated Brian Hawley in the general election for Mayor of Angier on November 5, 2019.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Bob Smith
Bob Smith (Nonpartisan)
 
58.1
 
248
Image of Brian Hawley
Brian Hawley (Nonpartisan) Candidate Connection
 
41.7
 
178
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.2
 
1

Total votes: 427
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Campaign themes

2022

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2019

Candidate Connection

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Brian Hawley and his wife Loru met in 1988 at Ft. Bragg while he was serving in the United States Army. Brian and Loru were married in 1991 after he returned from a deployment to Saudi Arabia and Iraq serving during Operation Desert Shield and Desert Storm. After Brian sustained injuries, he received an honorable discharge.

Brian and Loru became parents to their twin son Joshua and daughter Hunter in 2001 and after a promotion with a local company they moved; calling Angier home for nearly sixteen years.

Brian has excelled in his college studies graduating with honors with an Associate in Arts and is seven semester hours away from completing his Bachelor's in Arts in Political Science and a Minor in History at Campbell University. He is scheduled to graduate December 2019. His focus for his Major has been Public Administration and Public Policy. During his time at Central Carolina and Campbell University Brian has been selected to the Dean's list every semester. His high-level academic accomplishments have led to his induction into the Pi Gamma Mu International Honor Society and the Pi Sigma Alpha Political Science National Honor Society. Brian has remained extremely active supporting and participating in the Campbell University Student Veterans Club, Public Affairs Club, History Club, and College Republicans. Brian is also a member of Campbell University's Phi Delta Theta Fraternity and assists to fulfill their Philanthropy, ALS support, obligations volunteering to assist a local Angier resident.

Brian volunteers his time with many civic organizations and currently represents Campbell University's Student Veterans Club as a representative on the Harnett County Veterans Council.
Economic, Safety (criminal justice), Social Equity (equitable services), Environmental (parks and greenways), Municipal Government Reform (voting wards).
Council Manager form of government. Mayor is considered a weak position and must advocate an agenda and build relationships to accomplish goals.
John of Salisbury, St. Augustine's City of God. Provides Medieval Political Theory on Ethical Leaders and the dangers Machiavellianism.
Ethical leadership is most important at the NC Municipal level. The State Board of Ethics does not provide oversight on the local governments as needed. Open minded and a willingness to listen.
Motivated, passionate, caring, faithful, ethical, quick, perceptive
Build trust and honesty back in local government.
America defeated the Russian's in Hockey during the 1980 Winter Olympics. I was about 12 years old. (Miracle on Ice)
Medieval Political Thought.
Having lost me father at an early age.
An understanding of Public and Private sector. Soft skills to build relationships.

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Footnotes

  1. Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on October 26, 2019


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