James Roberson
James Roberson (Democratic Party) is a member of the North Carolina House of Representatives, representing District 39. He assumed office on January 13, 2021. His current term ends on January 1, 2027.
Roberson (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the North Carolina House of Representatives to represent District 39. The Democratic primary for this office on March 3, 2026, was canceled.
On January 9, 2021, Wake County Democrats nominated Roberson to replace former District 39 Rep. Darren Jackson (D). Gov. Roy Cooper (D) formally appointed Roberson on January 11, 2021, effective January 13 of that year.[1]
Biography
James Roberson's career experience includes working as the senior dean and CCO of the Western Wake campus of Wake Technical Community College.[2] Prior to joining the state House, Roberson was the mayor of Knightdale, NC. He was elected to the position in 2015 and 2019.[1]
Committee assignments
2023-2024
Roberson was assigned to the following committees:
- Appropriations Committee
- Appropriations on Agriculture and Natural and Economic Resources Committee
- Education - Community Colleges Committee
- Insurance Committee
- Local Government Committee
- Pensions and Retirement Committee
- House Transportation Committee
2021-2022
Roberson was assigned to the following committees:
- Insurance Committee
- Pensions and Retirement Committee
- State Personnel Committee
- Appropriations Committee
- Appropriations on Agriculture and Natural and Economic Resources Committee
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.
General election for North Carolina House of Representatives District 39
Incumbent James Roberson (D), Jorge Cordova (R), and Wayne Cockrell (L) are running in the general election for North Carolina House of Representatives District 39 on November 3, 2026.
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| Jorge Cordova (R) | ||
| Wayne Cockrell (L) | ||
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Democratic primary
The Democratic primary scheduled for March 3, 2026, was canceled. Incumbent James Roberson (D) advanced from the Democratic primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 39 without appearing on the ballot.
Republican primary
The Republican primary scheduled for March 3, 2026, was canceled. Jorge Cordova (R) advanced from the Republican primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 39 without appearing on the ballot.
Libertarian Party primary
The Libertarian Party primary scheduled for March 3, 2026, was canceled. Wayne Cockrell (L) advanced from the Libertarian Party primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 39 without appearing on the ballot.
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 39
Incumbent James Roberson won election in the general election for North Carolina House of Representatives District 39 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | James Roberson (D) | 100.0 | 36,730 |
| Total votes: 36,730 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent James Roberson advanced from the Democratic primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 39.
Campaign finance
Endorsements
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2022
See also: North Carolina House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for North Carolina House of Representatives District 39
Incumbent James Roberson defeated Greg Jones in the general election for North Carolina House of Representatives District 39 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | James Roberson (D) | 60.2 | 18,545 |
| Greg Jones (R) | 39.8 | 12,273 | ||
| Total votes: 30,818 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent James Roberson advanced from the Democratic primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 39.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Greg Jones advanced from the Republican primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 39.
Campaign finance
2019
See also: Mayoral election in Knightdale, North Carolina (2019)
General election
General election for Mayor of Knightdale
Incumbent James Roberson won election in the general election for Mayor of Knightdale on November 5, 2019.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | James Roberson (Nonpartisan) | 95.2 | 817 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 4.8 | 41 | ||
| Total votes: 858 | |||
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Campaign themes
2026
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2024
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2022
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2019
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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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2022
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In 2022, the North Carolina State Legislature was in session from May 18 to July 1.
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2021
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In 2021, the North Carolina State Legislature was in session from January 13 to December 30.
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
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Officeholder North Carolina House of Representatives District 39 |
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Footnotes
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| Preceded by Darren Jackson (D) |
North Carolina House of Representatives District 39 2021-Present |
Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by - |
Mayor of Knightdale -2021 |
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