Rick Walker (North Carolina)

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Rick Walker

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Last election

November 5, 2024

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Marlton, N.J.

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Christian

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Ramp agent

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Rick Walker ran for election as District 6 of the Johnston County Schools Board of Education in North Carolina. He lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.

Biography

Rick Walker was born in Marlton, New Jersey. Walker's career experience includes working as a ramp agent with Southwest Airlines.

Elections

2024

See also: Johnston County Schools, North Carolina, elections (2024)

General election

General election for Johnston County Schools Board of Education District 6

Incumbent Lyn Andrews defeated Rick Walker in the general election for Johnston County Schools Board of Education District 6 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Lyn Andrews (Nonpartisan)	54.2	53,427
		Rick Walker (Nonpartisan)	45.3	44,676
		Other/Write-in votes	0.5	522

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 98,625
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Nonpartisan primary election

The primary election was canceled. Incumbent Lyn Andrews and Rick Walker advanced from the primary for Johnston County Schools Board of Education District 6.

Endorsements

Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Walker in this election.

2022

See also: North Carolina House of Representatives elections, 2022

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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Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Linda Bennett advanced from the Democratic primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 26.

Republican primary election

Republican primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 26

Incumbent Donna McDowell White defeated Rick Walker in the Republican primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 26 on May 17, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Donna McDowell White	65.8	4,851
		Rick Walker	34.2	2,520

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 7,371
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Endorsements

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2024

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2022

Rick Walker completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Walker's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

My name is Rick Walker.

I am a born again Christian, Father of 2 beautiful children, and the Husband of an amazing Wife Samantha.

I was born in Marlton NJ, spent time in Williamsport PA, and then Stratford NJ. My family has called North Carolina home since 2011, specifically Clayton since 2015. 15 year employee of Southwest Airlines. One passion of mine is coaching Girls basketball and Little League baseball. Being active in my own and other children's lives has been the most rewarding experience of my life, especially being from a broken fatherless home and realizing how important it is to have a positive male influence in your life as a child.

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?

• I believe Representation of, by, and for the People, not corporations and special interests.
• We must take pride in our community, which starts with having pride in our country. America First
• Liberty and Freedom must not be infringed and must be defended at every level of our government.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Education

Our Education system needs to be reformed with more parental influence and less bureaucratic influence, and much less federal interference. I fully support vocational and technical schools and believe there should be one in every county.

Taxes
Taxpayers should be protected over the interests of corporations and developers, and I will push to see impact fees do just that. I support eliminating the state personal income tax.

Pro-Life

I wish to see the abolition of abortion in NC and in the meantime see more prevention efforts and care for those who have chosen abortion and are experiencing the negative effects abortion brings about.

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

I am hard working, honest, dependable, and accountable. I work as hard as I possibly can to be the best I can be at whatever I am doing. My work ethic and the pride I take in my work is what drives me. I have also worked with people from all over this country including immigrants from other countries. My experience with People from all walks of life is invaluable when it comes to representing a growing and diverse District.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

The first responsibility is to always represent the People and your community over everything else. Others including being present, accountable, and honest. The People need to trust in their Representatives that he/she will have their best interest at heart.

What legacy would you like to leave?

The legacy I would like to leave is one that reminds people that We the People can be part of our governance. We can work hard to get elected, and work even harder to get things done, and represent ourselves over all else.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

I was a dishwasher at Ponderosa at 15 years old. I lasted about 6 months, probably longer than I deserved to.

What is your favorite book? Why?

My favorite political books are Plunder and Deceit by Mark Levin, and Radical Son by David Horowitz. Both books were highly influential in forming my political outlook and "walkway process"

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

I was a product of a broken home. I had drugs and alcohol in my family since I was born. These two things contributed to me not making the best decisions as a young adult. Although those were struggles, I take great pride in saying I turned my life around, left the vices behind, and have been happily married to the same woman and our children's home has never broken. We broke the cycle. That is my biggest success in life so far.

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

Managing growth and the corporate influence surrounding the growth, as well as the global ESG movement.

What process do you favor for redistricting?

Redistricting should be done in accordance with the NC Constitution, by the NCGA, not judges.

Are you interested in running for a different political office (for example, the U.S. Congress or governor) in the future?

At this point I am concentrating on representing my NC Houee district the best I can. If God puts me on the path to the US Capitol I would gladly follow that path.

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

Compromise is necessary at times as long it does not go against your core values, and what got you elected.

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