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Kim Sexton-Lewter
Kim Sexton-Lewter (Democratic Party) ran for election to the North Carolina State Senate to represent District 34. She lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Sexton-Lewter completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Kim Sexton-Lewter was born in New York, New York. She earned a bachelor's degree from the State University of New York, Oneonta in 1992, a graduate degree from the University of North Carolina, Greensboro in 2007, and a Ph.D. from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University in 2014. Sexton-Lewter's career experience includes working as a nonprofit director, educator, community organizer, and health administrator.[1]
As of 2024, Sexton Lewter was affiliated with the following organizations:[1]
- Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Concord Alumnae Chapter, (Past President)
- Cabarrus MLK Day Celebration Committee, (Chair)
- Kannapolis Juneteenth Community Collaboration Committee
- Cabarrus County Chapter of Down Home NC
- Black Political Caucus of Cabarrus
- Cabarrus County Branch of the NAACP
Elections
2024
See also: North Carolina State Senate elections, 2024
General election
General election for North Carolina State Senate District 34
Incumbent Paul Newton defeated Kim Sexton-Lewter and Thomas B. Hill in the general election for North Carolina State Senate District 34 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Paul Newton (R) | 52.9 | 58,166 |
 | Kim Sexton-Lewter (D)  | 44.2 | 48,558 | |
 | Thomas B. Hill (L) | 2.9 | 3,171 | |
| Total votes: 109,895 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Kim Sexton-Lewter advanced from the Democratic primary for North Carolina State Senate District 34.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Paul Newton advanced from the Republican primary for North Carolina State Senate District 34.
Libertarian primary election
The Libertarian primary election was canceled. Thomas B. Hill advanced from the Libertarian primary for North Carolina State Senate District 34.
Campaign finance
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Sexton-Lewter in this election.
Pledges
Sexton-Lewter signed the following pledges.
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Kim Sexton-Lewter completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Sexton-Lewter's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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- As Senator for SD 34 my goal is to re-introduce North Carolina to People Centered Politics. I plan to listen to and be a strong voice for the constituents I serve. Residents of Cabarrus County deserve to have their neighbor, a member of the community that actually represents them in the General Assembly. I believe co-governance will help restore community confidence in our state government. When lawmakers include community in the legislative process we strengthen buy in and create an atmosphere of trust.
- As Senator for SD 34 I will bring evidence and logic back to decision-making. I believe the North Carolina General Assembly should be dedicated to making decisions informed by evidence and relevant data. Legislation should prioritize the concerns of the electorate and be data driven for the most effective outcomes. I act by faith but I’m clear on how public policy is derived and implemented. I will not compromise on this principle and instead focus on crafting legislation that addresses the specific challenges facing our state and its diverse regions. My Mission will be to pass legislation that effectively addresses the needs of North Carolinians and their communities.
- I believe every North Carolinian deserves to live in “whole” communities. I am a staunch advocate for seeing every citizen reside in communities, rural and urban, that offer great public schools, affordable homes, access to healthcare, and quality jobs that pay a living wage. As residents of the state we should live with clean air, safe drinking water and freedom from the government telling us who to love or when to start a family. As your senator, I will promote policies that improve lives and ensure the safety and well being of families, while building a better NC for the working class, rural communities and small business owners across the state.
Lillian’s List
Planned Parenthood
Equality NC
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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