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Debra Dunston

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Debra Dunston
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Democratic Party

Elections and appointments
Last election

March 5, 2024

Personal
Birthplace
Raleigh, N.C.
Religion
Baptist
Profession
Retired
Contact

Campaign website

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Debra Dunston (Democratic Party) ran for election to the North Carolina House of Representatives to represent District 33. She lost in the Democratic primary on March 5, 2024.

Dunston completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Debra Dunston was born in Raleigh, North Carolina. Her career experience includes working in social services and for IBM. As of 2024, Dunston was affiliated with the State Employees Association of North Carolina and InterAct.[1]

Elections

2024

See also: North Carolina House of Representatives elections, 2024

General election

General election for North Carolina House of Representatives District 33

Monika Johnson-Hostler defeated Chris Costello in the general election for North Carolina House of Representatives District 33 on November 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Monika Johnson-Hostler
Monika Johnson-Hostler (D)
 
80.2
 
33,771
Image of Chris Costello
Chris Costello (L)
 
19.8
 
8,343

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 42,114
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 33

Monika Johnson-Hostler defeated Antoine G. Marshall and Debra Dunston in the Democratic primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 33 on March 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Monika Johnson-Hostler
Monika Johnson-Hostler
 
60.0
 
5,282
Image of Antoine G. Marshall
Antoine G. Marshall Candidate Connection
 
25.8
 
2,269
Image of Debra Dunston
Debra Dunston Candidate Connection
 
14.2
 
1,248

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 8,799
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Libertarian primary election

The Libertarian primary election was canceled. Chris Costello advanced from the Libertarian primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 33.

Campaign finance

Endorsements

Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Dunston in this election.

Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Candidate Connection

Debra Dunston completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Dunston's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Hello I am Debra, I have strong ties to Raleigh. I was born at St. Agnes on St. Augustine University's campus and I purchased my home in Southeast Raleigh because I loved the area and still do. I have the same concerns and issues that you have concerning our city.Affordable housing, safe communities and competitive education for our students in a safe environment. I need your vote to work toward our issues.
  • Affordable housing on a sliding scale based on one's income and not Section 8
  • Gerrymandering has become a ruthless tool that is effectively been used to silence the Black vote. This has go to stop and the field made even.
  • Safe communities. Make the communities safe while we are in them not make it safe for others after we have been removed from historically Black neighborhoods.
Gerrymandering is enemy number one. The districts lines are being drawn every few years in favor of the opposing party and this has to stop if we are to have an effective voice in politics
My parents, our father has passed but my mother Blanche is an example for all. We were taught to share from early on. They lead the example for us. My mother is the strongest person I know, she has lost three sons to illness and her husband our father and she picked up and carry our family on. She is love walking and breathing everyday. She will be my example in the House of Rep., love when you want to cry and forgive when you want to hate. My hero will be my mother.
The Shack
Morals and Ethnic, it sad to say they cannot be taught.
I believe in the causes I am fighting for, I work well others and know how to compromise. I have ethics and morals and in knowing right from wrong and doing it!
Never forget those who elected them and never compromise what you know is right
I was compared to my mother, that I knew forgiveness and more importantly I loved people
Ironman. I love Tony Starks!
Keeping quiet when I seen mistreatment of others ( at times myself) in the workplace when it came to promotions. when you are promoted based on favoritism and not merit or talent.
One where they may not totally agree but can come to an agree for the sake of the citizens they server
Gerrymandering
No. I retired from state government and i may know how some policies may operate I do not know enough to make me an expert. I feel the constitution stated "for the people by the people" was for the very purpose of anyone being able to serve.
I feel it is necessary to have a successful session. No one party have all the answers or solutions. It's a must to reach across the aisle to make or change policies for the good of the citizens of this state.
I like some of the qualities of legislators but I cannot think of anyone at the moment I would like to model after.
I want to be the best I can for the people in this role at the moment
Different ones I know who are working in 12.00 an hour jobs and cannot afford a home, not a million dollars in the bank, no not riches just a key to but in a lock to the door of their home.
No
Yes I do, i feel compromise may be needed to get across the goal line.
Affordable housing on a sliding scale of one's income
Budget

Ethnics
Transportation and Infrastructure

Small Business

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Debra Dunston campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2024* North Carolina House of Representatives District 33Lost primary$0 $0
Grand total$0 $0
Sources: OpenSecrets,  Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* Data from this year may not be complete

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    Footnotes

    1. ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on January 2, 2024


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