Melissa Swarbrick
Melissa Swarbrick (Republican Party) ran for election to the North Carolina House of Representatives to represent District 48. She lost in the Republican primary on March 5, 2024.
Biography
Melissa Swarbrick was born in Asheville, North Carolina. She earned an associate degree from the University of North Carolina at Pembroke in 2020. She earned a graduate degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2022. Her career experience includes working as an entrepreneur in the rehab specialty business. Swarbrick is affiliated with Pinehurst Civic Group, Great Dane Friends of Ruff Love, and Moore Humane Society.[1]
Elections
2024
See also: North Carolina House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for North Carolina House of Representatives District 48
Incumbent Garland Pierce defeated Ralph Carter in the general election for North Carolina House of Representatives District 48 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Garland Pierce (D) | 51.9 | 18,845 |
 | Ralph Carter (R) | 48.1 | 17,453 | |
| Total votes: 36,298 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Garland Pierce advanced from the Democratic primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 48.
Republican primary election
Republican primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 48
Ralph Carter defeated Melissa Swarbrick and James Diaz in the Republican primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 48 on March 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Ralph Carter | 53.9 | 2,262 |
 | Melissa Swarbrick | 37.2 | 1,563 | |
| James Diaz | 8.9 | 375 | ||
| Total votes: 4,200 | |||
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Campaign finance
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Swarbrick in this election.
2022
See also: North Carolina House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for North Carolina House of Representatives District 48
Incumbent Garland Pierce defeated Melissa Swarbrick in the general election for North Carolina House of Representatives District 48 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Garland Pierce (D) | 53.5 | 12,073 |
| Melissa Swarbrick (R) | 46.5 | 10,486 | |
| Total votes: 22,559 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Garland Pierce advanced from the Democratic primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 48.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Melissa Swarbrick advanced from the Republican primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 48.
Campaign finance
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Melissa Swarbrick did not complete Ballotpedia's 2024 Candidate Connection survey.
2022
Melissa Swarbrick completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Swarbrick's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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- New leadership is needed to improve education, reduce crime, and increase economic opportunities in District 48.
- We need creative solutions to helping all kids succeed in school. These solutions include school choice, tutoring programs, and mentorships.
- Quality of life goes hand in hand with economic development. We must address our quality of life issues if we ever want a better economy.
Animal Welfare
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Note: Swarbrick submitted the above survey responses to Ballotpedia on October 19, 2022.
Campaign finance summary
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Candidate North Carolina House of Representatives District 48 |
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on March 23, 2022
