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Jason Spriggs
2019 - Present
2023
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Jason Spriggs is a member of the Henderson City Council Ward 4 At-Large in North Carolina. He assumed office on December 9, 2019. His term ended in 2023.
Spriggs (Democratic Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent North Carolina's 1st Congressional District. He lost in the Democratic primary on May 17, 2022.
Biography
Jason Spriggs was born in Shreveport, Louisiana.[1] Spriggs earned an associate degree in social sciences from Wake Technical Community College in 2013. He founded Rural Change America.[2]
Elections
2022
See also: North Carolina's 1st Congressional District election, 2022
North Carolina's 1st Congressional District election, 2022 (May 17 Democratic primary)
North Carolina's 1st Congressional District election, 2022 (May 17 Republican primary)
General election
General election for U.S. House North Carolina District 1
Donald Davis defeated Sandy Smith in the general election for U.S. House North Carolina District 1 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Donald Davis (D) | 52.4 | 134,996 |
 | Sandy Smith (R)  | 47.6 | 122,780 | |
| Total votes: 257,776 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Eshan Patel (Independent)
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House North Carolina District 1
Donald Davis defeated Erica Smith, Jason Spriggs, and Jullian Bishop Sr. in the Democratic primary for U.S. House North Carolina District 1 on May 17, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Donald Davis | 63.2 | 42,693 |
 | Erica Smith | 31.1 | 21,012 | |
 | Jason Spriggs | 3.1 | 2,123 | |
 | Jullian Bishop Sr. | 2.6 | 1,752 | |
| Total votes: 67,580 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House North Carolina District 1
The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for U.S. House North Carolina District 1 on May 17, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Sandy Smith | 31.4 | 13,621 |
 | Sandy Roberson | 26.7 | 11,603 | |
 | Billy Strickland | 13.9 | 6,050 | |
 | Brent Roberson | 13.8 | 5,992 | |
 | Brad Murphy | 9.5 | 4,128 | |
 | Will Aiken | 3.0 | 1,285 | |
 | Ernest Reeves | 1.2 | 523 | |
| Henry Williams | 0.5 | 202 | ||
| Total votes: 43,404 | |||
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Campaign finance
This section contains campaign finance figures from the Federal Election Commission covering all candidate fundraising and spending in this election.[3] It does not include information on fundraising before the current campaign cycle or on spending by satellite groups. The numbers in this section are updated as candidates file new campaign finance reports. Candidates for Congress are required to file financial reports on a quarterly basis, as well as two weeks before any primary, runoff, or general election in which they will be on the ballot and upon the termination of any campaign committees.[4] Click here to view the reporting schedule for candidates for U.S. Congress in 2022.
| U.S. Congress campaign reporting schedule, 2022 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Report | Close of books | Filing deadline |
| Year-end 2021 | 12/31/2021 | 1/31/2022 |
| April quarterly | 3/31/2022 | 4/15/2022 |
| July quarterly | 6/30/2022 | 7/15/2022 |
| October quarterly | 9/30/2022 | 10/15/2022 |
| Pre-general | 10/19/2022 | 10/27/2022 |
| Post-general | 11/28/2022 | 12/08/2022 |
| Year-end 2022 | 12/31/2022 | 1/31/2023 |
| Name | Party | Receipts* | Disbursements** | Cash on hand | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jullian Bishop Sr. | Democratic Party | $0 | $0 | $0 | Data not available*** |
| Donald Davis | Democratic Party | $1,876,019 | $1,858,046 | $17,973 | As of December 31, 2022 |
| Erica Smith | Democratic Party | $960,173 | $955,530 | $53,944 | As of September 30, 2022 |
| Jason Spriggs | Democratic Party | $0 | $0 | $0 | Data not available*** |
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Source: Federal Elections Commission, "Campaign finance data," 2022. This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* According to the FEC, "Receipts are anything of value (money, goods, services or property) received by a political committee." |
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Satellite spending
- See also: Satellite spending
Satellite spending describes political spending not controlled by candidates or their campaigns; that is, any political expenditures made by groups or individuals that are not directly affiliated with a candidate. This includes spending by political party committees, super PACs, trade associations, and 501(c)(4) nonprofit groups.[5][6][7]
If available, this section includes links to online resources tracking satellite spending in this election. To notify us of a resource to add, email us.
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Race ratings
- See also: Race rating definitions and methods
Ballotpedia provides race ratings from four outlets: The Cook Political Report, Inside Elections, Sabato's Crystal Ball, and DDHQ/The Hill. Each race rating indicates if one party is perceived to have an advantage in the race and, if so, the degree of advantage:
- Safe and Solid ratings indicate that one party has a clear edge and the race is not competitive.
- Likely ratings indicate that one party has a clear edge, but an upset is possible.
- Lean ratings indicate that one party has a small edge, but the race is competitive.[8]
- Toss-up ratings indicate that neither party has an advantage.
Race ratings are informed by a number of factors, including polling, candidate quality, and election result history in the race's district or state.[9][10][11]
| Race ratings: North Carolina's 1st Congressional District election, 2022 | |||||||||
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| Race tracker | Race ratings | ||||||||
| November 8, 2022 | November 1, 2022 | October 25, 2022 | October 18, 2022 | ||||||
| The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter | Likely Democratic | Likely Democratic | Likely Democratic | Lean Democratic | |||||
| Inside Elections with Nathan L. Gonzales | Likely Democratic | Likely Democratic | Likely Democratic | Lean Democratic | |||||
| Larry J. Sabato's Crystal Ball | Lean Democratic | Lean Democratic | Lean Democratic | Lean Democratic | |||||
| Note: Ballotpedia reviews external race ratings every week throughout the election season and posts weekly updates even if the media outlets have not revised their ratings during that week. | |||||||||
Endorsements
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2019
See also: City elections in Henderson, North Carolina (2019)
General election
General election for Henderson City Council Ward 4 At-Large
Jason Spriggs defeated incumbent George Daye in the general election for Henderson City Council Ward 4 At-Large on October 8, 2019.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jason Spriggs (Nonpartisan) | 55.3 | 638 |
| George Daye (Nonpartisan) | 44.3 | 511 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.4 | 5 | ||
| Total votes: 1,154 | |||
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Campaign themes
2022
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Jason Spriggs did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
Campaign website
Spriggs' campaign website stated the following:
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Support For All Businesses - In times of Economic Downturns or Seasons of Success, our small businesses should be supported first ! - Corporations that bring much needed jobs and tax revenue to Rural NC should be sought out and welcomed. "Politicians have created a strange division between large corporations and small businesses that doesn't help our district. Our federal policies should NOT favor one above the other, and there should be a strong economical foundation that will ensure our smallest businesses survive. At the end of the day, voters want jobs...whether it's at our local coffee shops and restaurants or the stores and warehouses of our largest corporations."
- Continued Federal support for the implementation of Broadband in ALL of our rural NC communities ! - Tech-related Accelerators + Incubators supported by investments from our neighboring and world-renowned Research Triangle Park and it's partners. -Ensuring that the latest Broadband technologies are welcomed and tested in our rural markets. "In the Congressional districts throughout North Carolina, many citizens still lack high-speed internet and the cost of the needed infrastructure surpasses what our local governments can budget. It is time, once and for all, to ensure that our most disadvantaged populations have the technology that will fuel Growth in entrepreneurship, remote working, female and minority involvement in business, and access to telehealth and mental-health related resources."
- Sustained funding and assistance for our lowest-income children and their families & programs that increase the opportunities for Home-Ownership and Small-Business creation. - Support for Corporations willing to invest in our rural Communities, Counties, and Cities. - Continued support for our Community College system and 4-year Colleges and Universities. "Again, the most recent US Census Data reveals that a majority of the counties in our district are Poor. When our Congressional leaders are more focused on being Divisive and keeping their seats...and not improving the lives of all their citizens, this is the result. Enough!!! Our daily priority should be to support our citizens, business owners, and local governments in their efforts to improve the lives of our most disadvantaged."
- 3 terms in the House, 2 terms in the Senate. If politicians are to be truly trusted and respected, their time in Congress should be limited ! - Allowing citizens to have a Fair chance at winning a Federal seat is an Equity issue. "Term limits are supported by a majority of voters and it's my heartfelt priority. So much so, I am publicly stating my support for and personally implementing VOLUNTARY term limits. I don't believe I could serve in any public office without allowing new ideas to emerge...ideas that did not originate with me. It's only fair, and no candidate in the NC-01 should run without pledging to voluntarily step out of office, even if term limits legislation has not been adopted!"
- Providing municipalities the resources needed for long overdue improvements to their water & sewer systems, while assisting with State funding for NC's road projects including rural city + county located roads and highways. "A surge of flexible federal infrastructure funding is needed to improve the many struggling water and wastewater systems, roads, and bridges in North Carolina. Also needed are resources that will facilitate the formation of self-sustained municipal enterprises that will NOT have to rely on a depleting pool of Federal resources."
- A strong technologically-advanced Armed Forces, with unwavering support for our Veterans, increased funding for services & programs to support families of active duty members. - NO HOMESLESS VETERANS in our District ! "A strong military that is technologically advanced with unwavering support for our veterans , plus increased services and programs for the families of active duty service members is a must! On the global stage, our strength as a Country is synonymous with the strength of our military and the federal policies that support our Armed Forces."
- A total of 6 District offices to ensure that all our citizens have access to me & my staff. - Interns from Community Colleges & Universities will be Paid + gain experience in our DC and District offices. "Internships are instrumental in the success of our college students. With a total of 6 District Offices instead of only 1, staffed by paid interns from our 2-year & 4-year colleges and universities, our students will learn politics from the inside. One day they will become the trusted leaders and elected officials of our cities and counties. But it is imperative that they and our constituents truly have access to me, as their Congressman, as well as to my Staff."
- Innovative, sustainable, and community-led solutions to address inequalities and biases in our court + prison system. - Targeted funding for mental-health related programs. - An improved & fair bail system for those who are living at or below the Federal Poverty Line. "Many of our poorest are sadly destined to be stuck in our local jails and prisons...simply because they cannot afford bail. Policies to create a fair bail and bond system should be a priority, while ensuring that violent offenders are not prematurely released into communities to commit more crimes while awaiting trial. This reform is achievable; but only by working with local stakeholders in order to create much-needed and long-lasting changes."
"You'll hear me say this throughout our campaigns and even while I'm in office - I vote on National Issues because that's an important part of the job, but my focus is on my District and our most pressing needs. If I mean what I say about only serving 6 years ( 3 term limits ) in the US House, then I cannot and will not waste our opportunities fighting about issues, people, or viewpoints that are not directly making our District better." - JS[12] |
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| —Jason Spriggs' campaign website (2022)[13] | ||
2019
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Jason Spriggs did not complete Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey.
See also
2022 Elections
External links
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Candidate U.S. House North Carolina District 1 |
Officeholder Henderson City Council Ward 4 At-Large |
Personal |
Footnotes
- ↑ Jason for US Congress, "Meet Jason! #J4NC," accessed April 18, 2022
- ↑ LinkedIn, "Jason Spriggs," accessed April 18, 2022
- ↑ Fundraising by primary candidates can be found on the race's respective primary election page. Fundraising by general election candidates can be found on the race's general election page.
- ↑ Federal Election Commission, "2022 Quarterly Reports," accessed March 2, 2022
- ↑ OpenSecrets.org, "Outside Spending," accessed December 12, 2021
- ↑ OpenSecrets.org, "Total Outside Spending by Election Cycle, All Groups," accessed December 12, 2021
- ↑ National Review.com, "Why the Media Hate Super PACs," December 12, 2021
- ↑ Inside Elections also uses Tilt ratings to indicate an even smaller advantage and greater competitiveness.
- ↑ Amee LaTour, "Email correspondence with Nathan Gonzalez," April 19, 2018
- ↑ Amee LaTour, "Email correspondence with Kyle Kondik," April 19, 2018
- ↑ Amee LaTour, "Email correspondence with Charlie Cook," April 22, 2018
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Jason for US Congress, “Our Issues! #J4NC,” accessed April 11, 2022
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by George Daye |
Henderson City Council Ward 4 At-Large 2019-Present |
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