Steve Wiles
Steve Wiles was a 2014 Republican candidate for District 31 of the North Carolina State Senate.
Biography
Wiles earned his A.A. in history & English from Forsyth Technical Community College in 2008 and his bachelor's degree in political science and government from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro in 2012. His professional experience includes working as real estate broker for Coldwell Banker.[1]
Campaign themes
2014
Wiles' campaign website highlighted the following issues:[2]
Economy
- Excerpt: "MY PROMISE: "IF THE BUDGET ISN'T BALANCED, I'LL VOTE NO!" No questions asked"
- Excerpt:FAIR TAX! The future of NC is dependent upon a fair tax system which ensures everyone pays their "fair share;" but IN A FAIR WAY! I will ALWAYS vote to live within our budget!"
Jobs
- Excerpt: "NORTH CAROLINIANS NEED JOBS! That's all there to it! NC has to become a more welcoming state for industry; not through tax incentives, but through a FAIR & FLAT TAX and a fair market for SMALL BUSINESS!"
Gun rights
- Excerpt: "I will IMMEDIATELY introduce legislation which would ensure NC will NEVER cooperate with any federal law in regards to gun control OF ANY KIND."
Education
- Excerpt: "Schools will not be held to a "common core" standard of operation. Teachers are, or should be, specially trained to deal with students on an individual basis; not judging kids from a "chart."
Elections
2014
Elections for the North Carolina State Senate took place in 2014. A primary election took place on May 6, 2014. The general election took place on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was February 28, 2014. Incumbent Joyce Krawiec defeated Dempsey Brewer and Steve Wiles in the Republican primary, while John K. Motsinger, Sr. was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Krawiec defeated Motsinger in the general election.[3][4]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Joyce Krawiec Incumbent |
64.8% | 45,915 | |
| Democratic | John Motsinger, Sr. | 35.2% | 24,922 | |
| Total Votes | 70,837 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Joyce Krawiec Incumbent |
43.8% | 7,942 |
| Dempsey Brewer | 28.7% | 5,201 |
| Steve Wiles | 27.5% | 4,985 |
| Total Votes | 18,128 | |
Noteworthy events
Female impersonator
According to a report published by the Winston-Salem Journal, Wiles, a supporter of a constitutional amendment against same-sex marriage, previously worked as a drag queen and promoter for the "Miss Gay America" pageant. The report was released in the week prior to the May 6 primary.[5][6]
Recent news
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See also
- North Carolina State Senate
- North Carolina State Legislature
- North Carolina State Senate elections, 2014
- North Carolina State Senate District 31
External links
- Official campaign website (dead link)
- Steve Wiles on Facebook
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Steve Wiles on LinkedIn
Footnotes
- ↑ LinkedIn, "Steven Wiles," accessed March 25, 2014
- ↑ Official campaign website, "Issues," accessed March 25, 2014 (dead link) (dead link)
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "Primary Candidate List Grouped by Contest," accessed March 7, 2014
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "General Election Candidate List Grouped by Contest," accessed August 12, 2014
- ↑ www.mediaite.com, "GOP Candidate Revealed to Be Former Female Impersonator at Gay Nightclub," accessed May 5, 2014
- ↑ www.journalnow.com/, "GOP candidate was once a female impersonator," accesssd May 5, 2014
