John Coleman (North Carolina)

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John Coleman
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Democratic Party

Elections and appointments
Last election

March 5, 2024

Personal
Birthplace
Chapel Hill, N.C.
Religion
Methodist
Profession
Driver
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John Coleman (Democratic Party) ran for election to the North Carolina State Senate to represent District 25. He lost in the Democratic primary on March 5, 2024.

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

Biography

John Coleman was born in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. His career experience includes working as a driver.[1]

Elections

2024

See also: North Carolina State Senate elections, 2024

General election

General election for North Carolina State Senate District 25

Incumbent Amy Galey defeated Donna Vanhook in the general election for North Carolina State Senate District 25 on November 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Amy Galey
Amy Galey (R)
 
60.2
 
67,762
Image of Donna Vanhook
Donna Vanhook (D) Candidate Connection
 
39.8
 
44,711

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 112,473
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for North Carolina State Senate District 25

Donna Vanhook defeated John Coleman in the Democratic primary for North Carolina State Senate District 25 on March 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Donna Vanhook
Donna Vanhook Candidate Connection
 
76.1
 
7,162
Image of John Coleman
John Coleman Candidate Connection
 
23.9
 
2,244

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

Total votes: 9,406
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Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Amy Galey advanced from the Republican primary for North Carolina State Senate District 25.

Campaign finance

Endorsements

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Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Candidate Connection

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

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I'm a son of Alamance county. Growing up in a single parent household and working two jobs, I've seen the strain bad policies have put on average North Carolinians. I went to school here, I've cut my teeth here, this is home and I love this town and it's people.
  • Quality Public education - instead of taking 3.6 billion public dollars and pushing it to private school vouchers we should be investing that money in public schools. Getting these buildings up to par, raising teacher pay, hiring and retaining the best talent, increasing the amount of school support staff. We owe it to our children, it's their future we are playing political games with.
  • Quality of life Improvements -> This means raising the minimum wage. Cutting through the red tape that prevents duplexes and triplexes from being built which can lead to more affordable housing, ensuring every part of the state has access to high-speed broadband whether you're suburban or rural and all in between. When we invest in North Carolina, North Carolinians win
  • Dr's offices are private spaces -> This is a travesty to even have to address. When patients and families have conversations with their Dr's they should be private and without the input of Raleigh politicians. Those conversations are already tense and stressful enough and do not need the input of Raleigh Bureaucrats.
Public education, Quality of life, legalization of Marijuana to enhance our agriculture system, Private health care decisions. These are some of the areas im most passionate about. We can achieve all that we set out to do if we try.
My grandfather! To know him is to love him, he has always been a rock to me and someone I could lean on and learn from. I want to lead by his example every day
Visit my website, it will give you a insight as to what you'll get with me as your State Senator.
Integrity, Compassion, empathy, understanding. An elected official must be in tune with their constituents and be able to connect with them and have those difficult conversations with everyone regardless of their party or beliefs. When you have someone who reflects the district and its values then and only then will district 25 be set up for success
I'm compassionate, I have empathy, and I'm approachable and don't run away from difficult conversations regardless of their subject.
To ensure the district is getting every advantage possible but also while looking out for the needs of the state as well. The core responsibilities of this office is to always put constituents over donors and North Carolinians First
One that paves the way for generations to come. Someone who showed up every day and put our children first and north carolinians first
Historical event that I can remember the most was 9/11. I was in 6th grade English class at Broadview middle in Burlington NC.
First job, Car detailer. I did it off and on for 14 years.
Songs of fire & Ice. It's a good read and definitely kept my interest throughout.
Percy Jackson, the adventures alone can make anyone envious
Sound of Silence. If you look at the lyrics it kinda reflects where we are today as a nation.
The relationship should ebb and flow like the current of a river. We should be in tune with each other and understand differences and be willing to compromise, however that compromise shouldn't come on the backs of North Carolinians.
Ensuring a sound public education, affordable housing and the ability to address growth in our state. Fair and just legislative maps that reflect the people and not those in charge.
I believe putting the best people in positions to benefit those in need. Seasoned politicians have used their offices to bring in policies and self gain in Raleigh while the average North Carolinian struggles. We need to change that
Yes, the ability to connect and work together across the aisle benefits everyone. You can't govern effectly when you let party affiliation hold back the work of the general assembly, we owe it to our constituents to put them first always.
Senators Floyd Mckissick and congressman Jeff Jackson. They are epitome of what good, fair, equal, transparent, and compassion look and sound like. If we all strive To be like them we will all be better for it.
I'm focused on district 25 and it's people.
The story of a single mom working full time and raising two boys at the same time. A mom who was denied access to government assistance and had to work hard to provide a good life for her children. This story resonates with me and reflects a lot about what it means to be a North Carolinian when it comes to strength, determination, perseverance, and the desire to give and lead good lives.
Whats 5ft tall, Eats like a water Buffalo and Can play any game.

My nephew
The should be solely on the governor, that's one reason why he / she was elected.
Raising the minimum wage to a fair wage
Pending
Education, Energy, Agriculture, Finance
We should be transparent in all things that we do. The people have the right to know what's going on in Raleigh and what their tax dollars are being used on. People also have the right to know we are using their tax dollars appropriately and not cuttings deals to benefit ourselves while districts struggle.

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Campaign finance summary

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John Coleman campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2024* North Carolina State Senate District 25Lost primary$2,291 $2,291
Grand total$2,291 $2,291
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 25, 2024


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