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Nicole Sidman
Image of Nicole Sidman
Elections and appointments
Last election

November 5, 2024

Education

Bachelor's

University of Michigan, 1993

Law

University of Michigan, 1996

Personal
Birthplace
Detroit, Mich.
Religion
Judaism
Profession
Director
Contact

Nicole Sidman (Democratic Party) ran for election to the North Carolina House of Representatives to represent District 105. She lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.

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

Biography

Nicole Sidman was born in Detroit, Michigan. She earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan in 1993 and a law degree from the University of Michigan in 1996. Sidman's career experience includes working as a director, finance attorney, teacher, and campaign manager.[1]

Elections

2024

See also: North Carolina House of Representatives elections, 2024

General election

General election for North Carolina House of Representatives District 105

Incumbent Tricia Cotham defeated Nicole Sidman in the general election for North Carolina House of Representatives District 105 on November 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Tricia Cotham
Tricia Cotham (R)
 
50.2
 
27,299
Image of Nicole Sidman
Nicole Sidman (D) Candidate Connection
 
49.8
 
27,086

Total votes: 54,385
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 105

Nicole Sidman defeated Yolonda Holmes and Terry Lansdell in the Democratic primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 105 on March 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Nicole Sidman
Nicole Sidman Candidate Connection
 
57.3
 
3,939
Image of Yolonda Holmes
Yolonda Holmes Candidate Connection
 
37.9
 
2,608
Terry Lansdell
 
4.8
 
330

Total votes: 6,877
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Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Tricia Cotham advanced from the Republican primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 105.

Campaign finance

Endorsements

Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Sidman in this election.

Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Candidate Connection

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

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A graduate of University of Michigan undergrad and law school, I practiced law for a decade, first in Atlanta and then in New York City, before stepping back from practicing to stay home with my family. During that time, I sat on the board, and served a two year term as President, of the PTA of P.S. 40 in Manhattan, volunteered as an attorney for the New York Civil Liberties Union and co-founded and chaired the Social Justice Committee at my congregation in New York. After moving to Charlotte, I served as campaign manager for Christy Clark’s 2018 successful bid as representative in HD 98. Since 2021, I have worked at Temple Beth El, the largest reform congregation in Charlotte in various capacities, starting as Social Justice Outreach Coordinator and currently serving as the Director of Congregational Life, where I work to engage and support our over 800 families in community, service and fellowship.

Whether feeding the unhoused at local hotels during Covid, setting up apartments for clients of Carolina Refugee Resettlement Agency or packing boxes at Second Harvest, I am committed to helping those in need. In addition, I have served on several teams raising money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, helping to collectively raise over $200,000 to fight blood cancers and have also volunteered on numerous political campaigns, volunteered at polls on election days and worked with my local precinct to increase turnout.

  • I’m a lawyer, former teacher and PTA president, and mom of two. My life experiences have led me to be an advocate and bridge builder in my community.
  • I have worked in North Carolina politics at vaious levels, from precinct organizing to managing winning campaigns. I know what it takes to win a race. I'm ready to do the hard work and I'm ready to win.
  • The constituents of HD 105, and North Carolina in general, have been betrayed by legislators that don't live up to their campaign promises. I can be trusted to fulfill the promises I make on the campaign trail and represent all members of HD 105.
Democracy: Whether it's gerrymandering, reducing early voting, or changing the rules on who administers elections, restrictions on voter access hurts democracy. Voters are supposed to choose their legislators, not the other way around. I will support a non-partisan redistricting commission and fight for access to the ballot for all eligible voters. Democracy is the best form of government because it requires our leaders to answer to the people they govern. That’s why I firmly believe that we must make it easier to vote, not harder.

Reproductive Freedom: SB 20 was devastating for women's health and bodily autonomy. I am passionate about protecting access to reproductive care. Women deserve the right to make informed decisions about what is best for their bodies, their health and their families without government interference. I will fight to regain this right for women in Raleigh.

Schools: CMS schools have been underfunded, underserved, and disrespected by our legislature for too long. Our state constitution guarantees the children of North Carolina the right to a public education. It’s long past time we adequately fund our schools, pay our teachers what they deserve, and make North Carolina a leader in education again.
The most important characteristics of an elected official are trustworthiness, intelligence and willingness to work hard, listen and know when to compromise and when to hold firm.

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Campaign finance summary


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Nicole Sidman campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2024* North Carolina House of Representatives District 105Lost general$1,784,477 $1,305,350
Grand total$1,784,477 $1,305,350
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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Footnotes

  1. Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on January 22, 2024


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