Semone Pemberton
Semone Pemberton (Republican Party) ran for election to the North Carolina State Senate to represent District 19. She lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Pemberton completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
Elections
2024
See also: North Carolina State Senate elections, 2024
General election
General election for North Carolina State Senate District 19
Incumbent Val Applewhite defeated Semone Pemberton and Steven Swinton in the general election for North Carolina State Senate District 19 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Val Applewhite (D) | 62.9 | 55,697 |
Semone Pemberton (R)  | 33.9 | 30,005 | ||
| Steven Swinton (L) | 3.3 | 2,884 | ||
| Total votes: 88,586 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Val Applewhite advanced from the Democratic primary for North Carolina State Senate District 19.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Semone Pemberton advanced from the Republican primary for North Carolina State Senate District 19.
Libertarian primary election
The Libertarian primary election was canceled. Steven Swinton advanced from the Libertarian primary for North Carolina State Senate District 19.
Campaign finance
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Pemberton in this election.
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Semone Pemberton completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Pemberton's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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Pemberton personifies a rich history of leadership, community engagement, and a steadfast dedication to progress. Her candidacy signifies a bold challenge to the incumbent, Val Applewhite. Beyond her professional achievements, Pemberton is recognized for her impactful yet unassuming volunteerism within organizations addressing critical societal issues. Her dedication to assisting the unhoused and supporting youth initiatives earns her widespread admiration, painting a portrait of a leader deeply connected to the community’s pulse.
“The bottom line is to show the community that there are options [for representation]— you don’t have to vote for someone who you’re not happy with,” Pemberton answered about her candidacy in a CityView Magazine interview. “The community is asking for certain things. We have a high percentage of Democrats in the area that are conservative.” Pemberton continued. “So even if I’m not on their same ticket, I still represent part of what they’re looking for. I also represent the ability to get something done within the next two years.”
- Funding: I will advocate for money coming to Fayetteville for the various needs of the city, including projects that prepare Fayetteville for technological advancements that create job opportunities and support economic growth.
- Public Safety: I will champion increased funding for police departments, ensuring they have the resources and training to keep our community safe while advocating for reforms promoting accountability and trust.
- Education: I will advocate for the rights of parents and children along with better pay and working environment for educators. I will support alternative education programs, investing in vocational training, apprenticeships, and diverse schooling options.
I believe in the second amendment rights of all citizens and their right to defend themselves. I will advocate for the protection of these rights.
Fayetteville is an area of unlimited potential. I will work to ensure funds are directed to the city to accomplish current goals and future enhancement relating to economic development, housing, resources that address the unsheltered population, and other critical matters.
I will champion increased funding for police departments, ensuring they have the resources and training to keep our community safe while advocating for reforms promoting accountability and trust.
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Candidate North Carolina State Senate District 19 |
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