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Jason Spriggs
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Henderson City Council Ward 4 At-Large
Tenure

2019 - Present

Term ends

2023

Years in position

5

Predecessor
Elections and appointments
Last elected

October 8, 2019

Education

Associate

Wake Technical Community College, 2013

Personal
Birthplace
Shreveport, La.
Contact

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
Image of Donald Davis
Donald Davis (D)
 
52.4
 
134,996
Image of Sandy Smith
Sandy Smith (R) Candidate Connection
 
47.6
 
122,780

Total votes: 257,776
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

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
Image of Donald Davis
Donald Davis
 
63.2
 
42,693
Image of Erica Smith
Erica Smith
 
31.1
 
21,012
Image of Jason Spriggs
Jason Spriggs
 
3.1
 
2,123
Image of Jullian Bishop Sr.
Jullian Bishop Sr. Candidate Connection
 
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
Image of Sandy Smith
Sandy Smith Candidate Connection
 
31.4
 
13,621
Image of Sandy Roberson
Sandy Roberson Candidate Connection
 
26.7
 
11,603
Image of Billy Strickland
Billy Strickland Candidate Connection
 
13.9
 
6,050
Image of Brent Roberson
Brent Roberson Candidate Connection
 
13.8
 
5,992
Image of Brad Murphy
Brad Murphy Candidate Connection
 
9.5
 
4,128
Image of Will Aiken
Will Aiken Candidate Connection
 
3.0
 
1,285
Image of Ernest Reeves
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***

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."
** According to the FEC, a disbursement "is a purchase, payment, distribution, loan, advance, deposit or gift of money or anything of value to influence a federal election," plus other kinds of payments not made to influence a federal election.
*** Candidate either did not report any receipts or disbursements to the FEC, or Ballotpedia did not find an FEC candidate ID.


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]

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Race ratings

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  • 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
Race trackerRace ratings
November 8, 2022November 1, 2022October 25, 2022October 18, 2022
The Cook Political Report with Amy WalterLikely DemocraticLikely DemocraticLikely DemocraticLean Democratic
Inside Elections with Nathan L. GonzalesLikely DemocraticLikely DemocraticLikely DemocraticLean Democratic
Larry J. Sabato's Crystal BallLean DemocraticLean DemocraticLean DemocraticLean 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
Image of Jason Spriggs
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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Campaign website

Spriggs' campaign website stated the following:

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."


Connectivity | Broadband

- 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."


A Decrease in District Poverty

- 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."


Term Limits for Congress

- 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!"


Infrastructure Improvements

- 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 & Modern Military

- 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."


Access & Internships

- 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."


Criminal Justice Reform

- 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."


DIVISIVE ISSUES

"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]

—Jason Spriggs' campaign website (2022)[13]

2019

Ballotpedia survey responses

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External links

Footnotes

  1. Jason for US Congress, "Meet Jason! #J4NC," accessed April 18, 2022
  2. LinkedIn, "Jason Spriggs," accessed April 18, 2022
  3. 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.
  4. Federal Election Commission, "2022 Quarterly Reports," accessed March 2, 2022
  5. OpenSecrets.org, "Outside Spending," accessed December 12, 2021
  6. OpenSecrets.org, "Total Outside Spending by Election Cycle, All Groups," accessed December 12, 2021
  7. National Review.com, "Why the Media Hate Super PACs," December 12, 2021
  8. Inside Elections also uses Tilt ratings to indicate an even smaller advantage and greater competitiveness.
  9. Amee LaTour, "Email correspondence with Nathan Gonzalez," April 19, 2018
  10. Amee LaTour, "Email correspondence with Kyle Kondik," April 19, 2018
  11. Amee LaTour, "Email correspondence with Charlie Cook," April 22, 2018
  12. Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
  13. Jason for US Congress, “Our Issues! #J4NC,” accessed April 11, 2022

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Henderson City Council Ward 4 At-Large
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