Tim Longest
Tim Longest (Democratic Party) is a member of the North Carolina House of Representatives, representing District 34. He assumed office on January 1, 2023. His current term ends on January 1, 2027.
Longest (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the North Carolina House of Representatives to represent District 34. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Biography
Tim Longest was born in Greenville, North Carolina. He earned a high school diploma from J.H. Rose High School, a bachelor's degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2013, and a law degree from the University of North Carolina School of Law in 2018. His career experience includes working as a lawyer.[1]
Sponsored legislation
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Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Longest was assigned to the following committees:
- Education - Universities Committee
- House Finance Committee
- Marine Resources and Aqua Culture Committee
- Disaster Recovery and Homeland Security
- UNC BOG Nominations Committee
Elections
2024
See also: North Carolina House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for North Carolina House of Representatives District 34
Incumbent Tim Longest defeated Ed George in the general election for North Carolina House of Representatives District 34 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Tim Longest (D) | 75.8 | 33,839 |
| Ed George (L) | 24.2 | 10,808 | ||
| Total votes: 44,647 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Tim Longest advanced from the Democratic primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 34.
Libertarian primary election
The Libertarian primary election was canceled. Ed George advanced from the Libertarian primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 34.
Campaign finance
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Longest in this election.
2022
See also: North Carolina House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for North Carolina House of Representatives District 34
Tim Longest defeated Ashley Seshul and Kat McDonald in the general election for North Carolina House of Representatives District 34 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Tim Longest (D) | 60.3 | 24,413 |
 | Ashley Seshul (R) | 36.7 | 14,853 | |
 | Kat McDonald (L) | 3.1 | 1,240 | |
| Total votes: 40,506 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Grier Martin (D)
Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Grier Martin advanced from the Democratic primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 34.
Republican primary election
Republican primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 34
Ashley Seshul defeated Joshua Jordan in the Republican primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 34 on May 17, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Ashley Seshul | 70.8 | 3,907 |
 | Joshua Jordan | 29.2 | 1,612 | |
| Total votes: 5,519 | |||
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Libertarian primary election
The Libertarian primary election was canceled. Kat McDonald advanced from the Libertarian primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 34.
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2022
Tim Longest completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Longest's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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- Support and fund our schools. I am a proud, lifelong product of North Carolina public schools. As the son of a public-school teacher, I know that strong, well-funded public schools are the foundation not only of our children’s futures, but of our state’s future. Great public schools start with a great teacher in every classroom, but Republicans have refused to pay teachers what they deserve, resulting in a teacher shortage. I support raising teacher pay to above the national average to recruit and retain the best teachers for North Carolina. I will fight to restore funding to public schools so that every child has the education they need to succeed.
- Fight for working families. Working families need help. The costs of living are rising, but wages have not kept up, and it is getting harder to afford a home. As your representative, I will be a strong advocate for working families. I will fight to bring well-paying jobs to North Carolina, raise the minimum wage, and ensure workers’ rights. I will push for relief for poor and working families, such as restoring the Earned Income Tax Credit, while ensuring big corporations pay their fair share. I will work to make housing affordable for all North Carolinians.
- Defend women's rights. I am proudly pro-choice. After the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, Republicans in North Carolina and elsewhere have shown they want to further restrict and even ban abortion. I know a woman’s decision to obtain an abortion is a private decision between her and her doctor. Lawmakers should not interfere in personal health matters. I will fiercely fight against any new restrictions on abortion. I will uphold Governor Cooper’s veto of such bills.
As the son of a public-school teacher and a proud product of NC public schools from kindergarten through Carolina Law, I know what strong public schools can do for our children and our state's future. A strong public school system the best investment our state can make.
During law school, I fought for voting rights and ensuring fair representation. I will defend voting rights as your representative.
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Campaign finance summary
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2024
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In 2024, the North Carolina State Legislature was in session from April 24 to December 13.
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2023
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In 2023, the North Carolina State Legislature was in session from January 11 to October 25.
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Candidate North Carolina House of Representatives District 34 |
Officeholder North Carolina House of Representatives District 34 |
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on September 8, 2022
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| Preceded by Jack Nichols (D) |
North Carolina House of Representatives District 34 2023-Present |
Succeeded by - |
