Tina Royal
Tina Royal (Democratic Party) ran for election to the North Carolina State Senate to represent District 30. She lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Royal completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Tina Royal was born in Lexington, North Carolina. Royal earned a bachelor's degree from Saint Augustine's University in 1994. Her career experience includes working as a nonprofit executive director and probation/parole officer with the North Carolina Department of Adult Corrections. Royal has been affiliated with the Davidson-Davie Community College Board of Trustees and has served as an advisory board member for Davidson County Salvation Army and a board member of J. Smith Young YMCA.[1]
Elections
2024
See also: North Carolina State Senate elections, 2024
General election
General election for North Carolina State Senate District 30
Incumbent Steven Jarvis defeated Tina Royal and Daniel Cavender in the general election for North Carolina State Senate District 30 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Steven Jarvis (R) | 72.6 | 86,181 |
 | Tina Royal (D)  | 24.7 | 29,294 | |
 | Daniel Cavender (L) | 2.7 | 3,161 | |
| Total votes: 118,636 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Tina Royal advanced from the Democratic primary for North Carolina State Senate District 30.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Steven Jarvis advanced from the Republican primary for North Carolina State Senate District 30.
Libertarian primary election
The Libertarian primary election was canceled. Daniel Cavender advanced from the Libertarian primary for North Carolina State Senate District 30.
Campaign finance
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Royal in this election.
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Tina Royal completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Royal's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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- Advocating for Educational Policy Reform: Tina Royal recognizes the need to refine and reform North Carolina's educational policies to address the evolving needs of our schools and communities. As your senator, Tina will work collaboratively to implement evidence-based practices, promote accountability, and ensure equitable access to education for all students. By fostering dialogue and cooperation among stakeholders, we can enact meaningful change that positively impacts the future of education in our district and beyond.
- Investing in Public School Education: Tina Royal prioritizes robust funding and resources for public schools, ensuring that every student in NC Senate District 30 and across the state receives a high-quality education. By allocating resources effectively, we can enhance classroom environments, support extracurricular activities, and provide essential tools for both students and teachers.
- Empowering Educators and Students: Tina Royal is committed to attracting and retaining qualified teachers by offering competitive salaries, professional development opportunities, and supportive working environments. By investing in our educators, we empower them to inspire and educate the next generation of leaders. Additionally, Tina advocates for expanding educational opportunities for students, including access to advanced courses, vocational training, and enrichment programs.
Leadership: Effective leadership involves the ability to inspire, motivate, and guide others toward common goals and shared values. Elected officials should demonstrate vision, strategic thinking, and the capacity to navigate complex challenges.
Accountability: Elected officials must be accountable to the people they represent. This includes being responsive to constituents' needs, honoring commitments, and accepting responsibility for actions and decisions made while in office.
By embodying these characteristics and principles, elected officials can effectively represent the interests of their constituents, uphold democratic values, and contribute to positive social and political change within their communities and beyond.
Previous experience in government or politics can sometimes cause complacency in the job that needs to be done. Career politicians can sometimes lose the reason and their passion which first lead them to the position, because they begin to become comfortable and only concerned with winning the seat, only to not provide the service that they once felt was important for their communities, county, and state.
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on January 28, 2024
