Heather Rhyne
Heather Rhyne (Republican Party) is a member of the North Carolina House of Representatives, representing District 97. She assumed office on August 19, 2024. Her current term ends on January 1, 2027.
Rhyne (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the North Carolina House of Representatives to represent District 97. The Republican primary for this office on March 3, 2026, was canceled.
The Lincoln County GOP Executive Committee appointed Rhyne to the North Carolina House of Representatives on July 22, 2024, to replace Jason Saine (R).[1]
Biography
Heather Rhyne was born in Cherryville, North Carolina. Rhyne received a pharmacy degree from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill in 1998. Her career experience includes working as a pharmacist.[2]
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2026
See also: North Carolina House of Representatives elections, 2026
General election
The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.
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General election for North Carolina House of Representatives District 97
Incumbent Heather Rhyne (R) and Greg McBryde (D) are running in the general election for North Carolina House of Representatives District 97 on November 3, 2026.
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Democratic primary
The Democratic primary scheduled for March 3, 2026, was canceled. Greg McBryde (D) advanced from the Democratic primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 97 without appearing on the ballot.
Republican primary
The Republican primary scheduled for March 3, 2026, was canceled. Incumbent Heather Rhyne (R) advanced from the Republican primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 97 without appearing on the ballot.
Campaign finance
Endorsements
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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 97
Incumbent Heather Rhyne won election in the general election for North Carolina House of Representatives District 97 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Heather Rhyne (R) | 100.0 | 43,332 |
| Total votes: 43,332 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Jason Saine (R)
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Jason Saine advanced from the Republican primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 97.
Endorsements
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2016
- See also: Lincoln County Schools elections (2016)
Four of the seven seats on the Lincoln County Schools school board were up for general election on November 8, 2016. One seat was elected at large and the other three were elected by district. Three newcomers vied for the at-large seat: Andrew Dellinger, former candidate Clarissa Metts, and Heather Rhyne. Rhyne won the seat. In her bid for re-election, District 1 incumbent Cathy Davis filed for the seat and defeated Tommy Houser. Two newcomers filed for the open District 3 seat: David Herbertson and Jeff Pariano, with Herbertson winning the seat. A sole candidate ran and won the open District 4 seat: Mark Mullen.[3][4]
Results
| Lincoln County Schools, At-Large General Election, 4-year term, 2016 |
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| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Heather Rhyne |
49.41% | 17,250 |
| Andrew Dellinger | 34.42% | 12,016 |
| Clarissa Metts | 15.90% | 5,551 |
| Write-in votes | 0.28% | 97 |
| Total Votes (100) | 34,914 | |
| Source: North Carolina State Board of Elections, "Official General Election Results-Lincoln," accessed December 5, 2016 | ||
Funding
The Lincoln County Board of Elections did not publish campaign finance reports for this election on its website as of November 3, 2016.[5]
School board candidates in North Carolina were required to file campaign finance reports to their county's board of elections unless the candidate:
(1) Did not receive more than one thousand dollars ($1,000) in contributions, and
(2) Did not receive more than one thousand dollars ($1,000) in loans, and
(3) Did not spend more than one thousand dollars ($1,000).[6]
The third quarter campaign finance deadline was October 31, 2016, and the fourth quarter deadline was January 11, 2017.[7]
Campaign themes
2026
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2024
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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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See also
2026 Elections
External links
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Candidate North Carolina House of Representatives District 97 |
Officeholder North Carolina House of Representatives District 97 |
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Footnotes
- ↑ WCNC Charlotte, "Replacement announced for NC Rep. Jason Saine," July 23, 2024
- ↑ Representative Heather H. Rhyne, "Biography," accessed March 7, 2025
- ↑ Elisabeth Moore, "Email communication with Rebecca Buff, Assistant Director for the Lincoln County Board of Elections," August 3, 2016
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "Unofficial General Election Results-Lincoln," accessed November 8, 2016
- ↑ County of Lincoln, "Filing of Campaign Finance Reports," accessed November 3, 2016
- ↑ General Assembly of North Carolina, "Chapter 163: Elections And Election Laws, Article 22A - Regulating Contributions and Expenditures in Political Campaigns," accessed February 11, 2016
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "Reporting Schedules," accessed October 11, 2016
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Jason Saine (R) |
North Carolina House of Representatives District 97 2024-Present |
Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by - |
Lincoln County Schools, At-large 2016 |
Succeeded by - |
