North Carolina House of Representatives District 26 candidate surveys, 2022

Elections in North Carolina, 2022

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This article shows responses from candidates in the 2022 election for North Carolina House of Representatives District 26 who completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey.

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Candidates and election results

General election

General election for North Carolina House of Representatives District 26

Incumbent Donna McDowell White defeated Linda Bennett in the general election for North Carolina House of Representatives District 26 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Donna McDowell White (R)	59.2	19,984
		Linda Bennett (D)	40.8	13,783

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 33,767
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Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Linda Bennett (D)

I support the right to vote, the right to free and fair elections and the right to fairly drawn electoral maps created without favor to any group..

I support strong public schools that pay teachers and staff as the professionals they are. I support universal pre-K.

I support investment in state infrastructure including renewable energy sources, public transportation,water, and high speed internet.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Linda Bennett (D)

I support the right; the right to vote, the right to free and fair elections, the right to a good public school education for every child starting at pre-K, the right for every woman to control her own body, and the right to live in a safe community.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

Linda Bennett (D)

My career was in Quality Assurance and regulatory issues in large Pharma companies. I know how to negotiate, compromise, or hold my ground in high dollar, high pressure and hostile environments. I am fact based, science driven and believe in always working to the best decision supported by the data I have in hand.

What legacy would you like to leave?

Linda Bennett (D)

Well educated kids who become successful adults with living wage jobs living in a clean /sustainable environment would be my goal.

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

Linda Bennett (D)

As a young woman I was constantly told “ no “ ,that the careers and paths I chose were not available to women. I want all young people to live their life as they see fit, chose what is right for them and be who they are.

What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and state legislature?

Linda Bennett (D)

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What do you perceive to be your state's greatest challenges over the next decade?

Linda Bennett (D)

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What are the benefits and drawbacks of a unicameral state legislature, in your opinion?

Linda Bennett (D)

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Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?

Linda Bennett (D)

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Both sitting legislators and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful?

Linda Bennett (D)

I have heard many stories while canvassing. The most compelling stories often include catastrophic medical outcomes due to unaffordable medical procedures or prescription medication. But the ones that concern me the most are instances of prejudice and hate. Like the Chinese American who was harassed, spit on and had so many racial slurs that he would not go out anywhere in public in Johnston county or the single Latina mom whose teenage daughters were continually bullied and harassed at school. We must do better. We have to do better.

See also

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