Darren Staley
Darren Staley (Democratic Party) ran for election to the North Carolina State Senate to represent District 36. He lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Staley completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Darren Staley was born in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina. He earned a bachelor's degree from St. John's University in 2009 and graduated from Washington University School of Law in 2022. His career experience includes working as a director of operations.[1]
Elections
2024
See also: North Carolina State Senate elections, 2024
General election
General election for North Carolina State Senate District 36
Incumbent Eddie Settle defeated Darren Staley in the general election for North Carolina State Senate District 36 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Eddie Settle (R) | 79.0 | 88,102 |
 | Darren Staley (D)  | 21.0 | 23,444 | |
| Total votes: 111,546 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Darren Staley advanced from the Democratic primary for North Carolina State Senate District 36.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Eddie Settle advanced from the Republican primary for North Carolina State Senate District 36.
Campaign finance
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Staley in this election.
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Darren Staley completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Staley's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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The years in between are the story of my life and the story of my campaign. Domestic manufacturing, strong social safety net, affordable health care, quality education, and perseverance against great odds. It is the story of everyday life for most people in this District, but also the story least talked about.
- Nobody has to fall trough the cracks
- Health care is a basic human right
- Quality public education is essential for the future of our country
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Candidate North Carolina State Senate District 36 |
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on January 18, 2024
