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Joshua Harrell
Joshua Harrell (Democratic Party) ran for election to the North Carolina House of Representatives to represent District 22. He lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Harrell completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2023. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Joshua Harrell was born in Durham, North Carolina. He served in the U.S. Army as an intelligence analyst and mental health specialist from 2013 to 2022. He earned an associate degree from Cochise College in 2015, a bachelor's degree from Purdue University Global in 2018, and a graduate degree from Liberty University in 2021. His career experience includes working in social services.[1]
Elections
2024
See also: North Carolina House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for North Carolina House of Representatives District 22
Incumbent William Brisson defeated Joshua Harrell in the general election for North Carolina House of Representatives District 22 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | William Brisson (R) | 61.0 | 26,176 |
 | Joshua Harrell (D)  | 39.0 | 16,729 | |
| Total votes: 42,905 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Joshua Harrell advanced from the Democratic primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 22.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent William Brisson advanced from the Republican primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 22.
Campaign finance
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Harrell in this election.
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Joshua Harrell completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2023. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Harrell'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 have a passion for serving my country, which pushed me to enlist in the military. I served as an Intelligence Analyst and Mental Health Specialist in both the NC Army National Guard and the US Army Reserves between 2013 and 2022. I chose to separate from the military to focus on my education and to have more time with my family, including my 5-year-old daughter.
I have served in multiple roles across NC over the past 8 years including the Dept of Public Safety, Dept of Justice, Dept of Transportation, and other local human services agencies. I currently hold a Masters degree in Human Services and will graduate from Liberty University with my second Masters degree in Spring 2024 in American Legal Studies.
I have always felt that progress on important issues has been stifled by elected officials prioritizing the interests of big money donors. I am running for office to get big money out of politics and to give the Power back to the People.- I will support legislation that strengthens and protects social security and medicare beneifts for North Carolinians.
- I will support legislation that eliminates the NC State Income Tax to increase the take-home pay for all North Carolinians.
- I will support legislation that eliminates the sales tax on all grocery items and prescription drugs within the State of North Carolina.
Eliminating Sales Tax for Grocery Items and Prescription Drugs
Protecting Social Security and Medicare
Increasing Teacher Pay to a minimum of $50,000
Ensure Affordable Insulin and Drug Prices for all North Carolinians
Legalize & Tax Marijuana and Use the Funding to Improve Impoverished Communities
Reinstating Child Tax Credit
Ensure all North Carolinians have Paid Family Leave
Eliminate "no-fail" or "no-zero" policies across all public schools
Protect the civil rights of members of the LGBTQ+ community
Codify Roe v. Wade into law on a State Level
Prohibit anyone in North Carolina from serving more than 20 years in any municipal, local, or state office
Suspends the sentences of anyone incarcerated for non-violent drug offenses related to marijuana
Prohibits the purchasing, trading, or selling of stocks or bonds by any elected official in the State of North Carolina.
Robert F Kennedy Jr - He fights for transparency in government and questions authority.
Integrity
Dedication
Consistency
Consistency
Reliability
Leadership Experience
Creative
Humble
Optimistic
Down to Earth
Passionate
The second responsibility is to work in a bipartisan effort to ensure effective and meaningful legislation is passed.
LGBTQ+
Taxes & Income
Marijuana Legalization
Election Law & Campaign Finance Reform
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on August 21, 2023
