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Lorenza Wilkins

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Lorenza M. Wilkins
Image of Lorenza M. Wilkins
Elections and appointments
Last election

November 5, 2024

Education

High school

Warren County High School

Ph.D

Columbia Southern University, 2021

Personal
Birthplace
Roanoke Rapids, N.C.
Religion
Christian
Profession
Nonprofit executive
Contact

Lorenza M. Wilkins (Democratic Party) ran for election to the North Carolina House of Representatives to represent District 25. He lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.

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

Elections

2024

See also: North Carolina House of Representatives elections, 2024

General election

General election for North Carolina House of Representatives District 25

Incumbent Allen Chesser II defeated Lorenza M. Wilkins and Nick Taylor in the general election for North Carolina House of Representatives District 25 on November 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Allen Chesser II
Allen Chesser II (R)
 
48.8
 
23,868
Image of Lorenza M. Wilkins
Lorenza M. Wilkins (D) Candidate Connection
 
47.9
 
23,407
Nick Taylor (L)
 
3.3
 
1,630

Total votes: 48,905
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Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Lorenza M. Wilkins advanced from the Democratic primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 25.

Republican primary election

Republican primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 25

Incumbent Allen Chesser II defeated Yvonne McLeod in the Republican primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 25 on March 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Allen Chesser II
Allen Chesser II
 
66.6
 
6,415
Yvonne McLeod
 
33.4
 
3,215

Total votes: 9,630
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Libertarian primary election

The Libertarian primary election was canceled. Nick Taylor advanced from the Libertarian primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 25.

Campaign finance

Endorsements

Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Wilkins in this election.

Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Candidate Connection

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

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Dr. Lorenza Wilkins is an equity-driven servant leader, inductee into the National Society of Leadership

and Success, and a member of the National Small Business Association’s Leadership Council. As a 2018 participant in the National Opportunity Youth Forum hosted by the Aspen Institute, Dr. Wilkins is forever committed to philanthropy. As a former Consultant with Clemson University’s South Carolina Coalition for Mathematics & Science, Dr. Wilkins supports raising student achievement and advocating for STEM, financial literacy, and entrepreneurship. As Co-Founder of Compass Youth Center, Dr. Wilkins credits projects with North Carolina Central University’s Biomanufacturing Research Institute and Technology Enterprise (BRITE), Duke University’s Design Thinking Team, and Duke Innovation & Entrepreneurship with shaping his philosophy on public service. Dr. Wilkins’ background includes multi-level experience in the private, public, and social sectors; currently serving as Chief Officer of People and Culture at the Inter-Faith Food Shuttle. Dr. Wilkins also serves as Board Chair at the Reintegration Support Network and holds certifications in Six Sigma, Servant Leadership, Foundations for Success, Leading Through Failure, and Building Your Team. As a graduate of Leadership Triangle, Dr. Wilkins is a proud Goodmon Fellow and change agent across the Raleigh-Durham area and Eastern North Carolina. Leadership

Triangle is a nonprofit organization established in 1992 to educate
Fully Funding Public Schools, Supporting the Creation and Growth of Small Businesses, Advocating for more Mental Health Resources in the Community, and Protecting Women's Reproductive Freedoms.
I look up to my parents who have taught me the values of hard work, serving others, and believing in God.
Hard work, ethical behavior, and effective communications skills.
To serve and actively listen to the voices of the community.
The Box Car Children by Gertrude Chandler due to the resilience of four orphaned children.
Witnessing the inequities that still exist in education and economic opportunity amongst the underserved.
The Governor and state legislature should work together as a pilot and co-pilot for the state of North Carolina to ensure that all citizens have an equal opportunity to participate in the shared prosperity of our region.
Addressing the gaps in education, health care disparities, fair housing, protecting the environment, and creating economic opportunity for all.
Yes. However, experience in the public, private, and social sectors is equally (or in some cases) more beneficial.
Yes. Building and maintaining healthy relationships promote teamwork and the ability to solve simple and complex problems amicably.
No. I would like to be the best Legislator that Dr. Lorenza Wilkins can be.
I regularly hear personal stories from residents in HD 25 about the lack of access to capital to fund/expand their small business and the many barriers people of color and minorities face in education, healthcare, and homeownership.
see campaign website
https://www.lorenzawilkinsfornc.com
Transportation, Education, Small Business, Ethics, and Human Rights.
Financial transparency and government accountability should be clear, concise, and enforceable.
Not sure. Need to do more research on this topic.

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Campaign finance summary


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Lorenza M. Wilkins campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2024* North Carolina House of Representatives District 25Lost general$859,841 $268,238
Grand total$859,841 $268,238
Sources: OpenSecretsFederal 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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Leadership
Speaker of the House:Destin Hall
Majority Leader:Brenden Jones
Minority Leader:Robert Reives
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Ted Davis (R)
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Mary Belk (D)
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Kyle Hall (R)
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Jay Adams (R)
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Aisha Dew (D)
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Eric Ager (D)
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