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BallotPedia, Adrien Meadows

As of June 22, 2024, Adrien Meadows did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

Adrien Meadows ran for State Senate in 2022, but did not win. 

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As of June 14, 2024, Adrien Meadows did not have a website or any information online.

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Adrien Meadows

Adrien Meadows ran for U.S. Senate North Carolina in 2022, but did not win. 

As of June 14, 2024, Adrien Meadows did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

As of June 22, 2024, Adrien Meadows did not have a website or any information online.

Chris was born and raised in Eastern North Carolina and currently resides in Kinston. He earned an associate's degree from Lenoir Community College and a bachelor's degree in political science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Chris is married to Terry, and they have 2 daughters. He served as the President of the La Grange Chamber of Commerce and holds membership in the Kinston and Goldsboro Kiwanis Clubs, the Goldsboro Civitans, and the Rotary Club of Kinston.

Chris was appointed by Governor Pat McCrory to the Lenoir Community College Board of Trustees.

Chris Humphrey is currently a state representative in District 12. He was elected in 2018 and is serving his third term. He chairs the House Committee on Insurance. Prior to this, he was a Lenoir County Commissioner for 8 years (2 terms) and a member of the La Grange Town Council for 3 years (1 term).

As state representative, has secured "historic" investments toward flood resilience in North Carolina.

As state representative, supported legislation to bring more disaster relief to the state.

- As state representative, has secured "historic" investments toward flood resilience in North Carolina.
- As state representative, supported legislation to bring more disaster relief to the state.

As state representative, worked to bring more broadband access to rural areas.

- As state representative, worked to bring more broadband access to rural areas.

As of June 14, 2024, Chris Humphrey’s website did not contain information on this issue.

As state representative, supports voter ID laws.

- As state representative, supports voter ID laws.

As state representative, supported the aviation program at Lenoir Community College.

As state representative, supports parental choice.

- As state representative, supported the aviation program at Lenoir Community College.
- As state representative, supports parental choice.

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Chris Humphrey

Chris Humphrey was born and raised in Eastern North Carolina and currently resides in Kinston, NC. He earned an Associate of Arts degree from Lenoir Community College and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Chris is married to Terry, an attorney, and they have two daughters, Bailey and Courtney. There is no information provided about the church he attends.

Chris Humphrey is a member of the North Carolina House of Representatives, representing District 12 since 2018. Prior to his current role, he served as a Lenoir County Commissioner for eight years and was a member of the La Grange Town Council for three years. He has also been involved with local organizations, including serving as the President of the La Grange Chamber of Commerce and holding membership in the Kinston and Goldsboro Kiwanis Clubs, the Goldsboro Civitans, and the Rotary Club of Kinston. Additionally, he was appointed by Governor Pat McCrory to the Lenoir Community College Board of Trustees.

Chris Humphrey was first elected to the North Carolina House of Representatives in 2018 and has served since then, representing House District 12. He serves on several committees, including Agriculture, Appropriations, Appropriations–AGNER, Disaster Recovery & Homeland Security, Health, and is the Chairman of the House Committee on Insurance.

Believes cutting taxes will stimulate economic growth and benefit North Carolina families and businesses. Plans to reduce personal income tax rates, potentially as low as 2.49%, to attract new businesses and support hardworking North Carolinians.

Supports significant investment in infrastructure to promote economic development and job creation, including $2 billion for water projects, $700 million for highways, and $5 billion for the State Capital and Infrastructure Fund.

Supports growing the Rainy-Day fund to nearly $5 billion to ensure financial preparedness and demonstrate fiscal responsibility.

Supports significant investments in critical infrastructure to enhance economic well-being and resilience in Eastern NC, including water treatment, wastewater enhancements, and flood mitigation projects.

Supports streamlining government processes and reducing red tape to help businesses operate and grow. Believes in ensuring election security and fairness, and improving environmental permitting efficiency.

The candidate's website says, "Appropriations include a 7% pay raise for most state employees, including teachers, across the biennium. It also includes a 4% non-recurring payment from the general fund to supplement what retirees receive from the retirement system."

Believes investing over $450,000 in Greene County will create more than 70 jobs and support economic growth, particularly in the agriculture industry.

Believes in a financially responsible budget that invests in workforce development, education, and infrastructure while providing tax relief.

Supports investing $350 million in the Global TransPark for an aircraft maintenance repair and overhaul facility.

Supports keeping home ownership affordable.

Supports enhancing the state’s “all of the above” clean energy strategy (SB 678).

Supports funding water treatment and valve additions in Jones County with $10,700,000.

As a member of the American Flood Coalition, secured historic investments for flood resilience in North Carolina. Sponsored legislation for disaster relief funding, rural broadband, and support for local institutions, while promoting fiscal conservatism and good governance.

Believes in expanding Medicaid and investing in behavioral health. Supports rural health initiatives and childcare services.

Supports expanding Medicaid with $1.6 billion in federal funds and investing in behavioral health services. Plans to strengthen childcare, personal care workers, and pregnancy care centers, and initiate a rural health program with UNC and ECU.

Believes in enhancing access to healthcare by "opening clinics in underserved rural areas." Opposes abortion and supports medical marijuana legalization.

Supports funding healthcare initiatives, such as allocating $300,000 to Pollocksville for a mobile medical unit.

Supports funding for healthcare initiatives, such as allocating $300,000 to Pollocksville for a mobile medical unit.

Believes in ensuring election integrity by prohibiting private funding, setting Election Day as the absentee ballot deadline, ensuring poll observer transparency, and removing ineligible voters.

Supports bipartisan election reforms and security measures to ensure election integrity.

Believes election systems must be "fair, transparent, and accountable" to ensure trust in results. As a House Representative, supported overriding Governor Cooper's veto of Senate Bill 749 to ensure equal representation on election boards.

As a State Representative, passed an amendment to Senate Bill 68 to move municipal elections in Walstonburg and Hookerton to even-numbered years starting in 2024.

Supports aligning municipal elections with General Elections to increase voter participation. Said, "SB 68 has passed the House as amended, and now goes back to the Senate for concurrence."

Believes redistricting is crucial for democracy and supports a fair and transparent process to uphold representative government.

Believes redistricting is essential for democracy and supports a fair and transparent process.

Believes in redrawing districts every 10 years using decennial U.S. Census data. Said, "The new House District 12 remains exactly as it did for the 2022 Election – encompassing all of Greene, Lenoir, and Jones counties."

The candidate's website says, "KINSTON, N.C. – Last month, the General Assembly passed new district maps for Congress, NC House, and NC Senate. Not subject to the Governor’s approval, these maps are now law and will take effect for the 2024 Election. Voters across the state have been learning more about their new districts, and the candidates running to represent them."

The candidate's website says, "RALEIGH, N.C. — On Thursday, North Carolina House Speaker Tim Moore appointed Rep. Chris Humphrey (R-Lenoir, Greene, Jones) to serve on the House Redistricting Committee."

Supports funding for public safety services, including fire, rescue, and police support.

Supports funding for public safety, including fire, rescue, and police services.

Supports allocating $2,675,000 for ambulances and facility repairs.

The candidate's website says, "This two-day softball tournament showcased healthy competition between teams of community heroes from various state and local agencies. It’s always a joy to spend time with Sheriff Jackie Rogers and organizer Sam McLawhorn of Kinston PD. I also enjoyed speaking with KPD Chief Keith Goyette and many other first responders. Thank you to all who serve and keep us safe."

Believes education is crucial for prosperous communities, supporting increased funding, teacher pay raises, and expanded educational choices. Plans to establish a Twelfth-Grade Transition Program to connect high school students with colleges, the military, and the workforce.

Supports investing in education, allocating $133 million to the NC Community College System for workforce development, and providing grants for short-term, noncredit workforce credentials.

Supports expanding access to charter schools.

Supports funding for education, including vocational training. As a State Senator, allocated $5,000,000 to Lenoir Community College for auto technology and training.

Supports funding for vocational training and auto technology programs at community colleges.

Believes in affirming parental rights in education.

As a State Senator, supported projects that improve traffic flow around schools, benefiting parents, faculty, and local residents.

Supports showing appreciation to educators and administrators for their exceptional efforts. As a community leader, participated in the “Welcome the Teachers Back” Tour, hand-delivering breakfast to educators during their first week back in the classroom.

Supports strong U.S.-Israel relations and condemns terrorism by Hamas. As a House Representative, backed House Resolution 897 to formalize support for Israel.

Believes in strong support for veterans and military operations. As a State Representative, secured $2,000,000 for veterans home operations in Kinston.

Supports funding for veterans' home operations in Kinston.

Ballotpedia, Lillie Williams

Lillie is from Kinston, North Carolina. She has an associates degree in mental health, a bachelors degree in special education, a masters degree in educational supervision and an education specialist degree in educational leadership from East Carolina University. She volunteers as the education chair of the Lenoir County Chapter of the NAACP and as a chaplain for the Lenoir Memorial Hospital.

Lillie is the CEO of Perfecting Destiny Coaching Services, Inc. She has worked in various educational roles, as a classroom teacher, vice principal, principal, and director of education. 

Lillie Williams ran for State Representative for State House District 12 in 2022, but did not win. 

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Supports providing training and funding opportunities for women, minority, and disabled small business owners to help them thrive and employ productive workers.

Supports providing training and funding opportunities for women, minority, and disabled small business owners.

Supports increasing economic development and providing adequate housing for all citizens to reduce poverty.

Believes employees should earn livable wages to afford housing and health care. Supports safe, adequate housing for elderly and disabled citizens.

Believes communities need programs and funding to help citizens escape poverty.

- Supports providing training and funding opportunities for women, minority, and disabled small business owners.
- Supports increasing economic development and providing adequate housing for all citizens to reduce poverty.
- Believes employees should earn livable wages to afford housing and health care. Supports safe, adequate housing for elderly and disabled citizens.
- Believes communities need programs and funding to help citizens escape poverty.

As of June 14, 2024, Lillie Williams’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Believes every student deserves a free and appropriate education in a safe and supportive environment.

Believes the public education system must be "comprehensively funded on every level" to prepare students for careers and citizenship.

Supports comprehensively funding the public education system. 

- Believes every student deserves a free and appropriate education in a safe and supportive environment.
- Supports comprehensively funding the public education system. 

Lillie Williams

Lillie Williams is from Kinston, North Carolina, and was raised by her grandparents in a large extended family. She improved her quality of living through public education, earning degrees in Mental Health, Special Education, Educational Supervision, and Educational Leadership. Details about the specific school she attended or the church she is affiliated with are not provided. Lillie is a wife, mother, and grandmother.

Lillie Williams has over 30 years of experience in public education, having worked as a Classroom Teacher, Vice Principal, Principal, and Director of Education. After retiring, she continues to engage with the community through her small business, focusing on youth and parents. She is also an Ordained Minister and Volunteer Chaplain.

As of July 8, 2024, Lillie Williams’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Believes voting rights are being eroded by those who don't want individuals to have the power of their vote. Supports the idea that one vote controls representation and amplifies one's voice.

Believes voting is essential to preserving a free society and free markets. Said, "Voting is that vehicle!"

- Your State Representative participates in the legislative process at the state level. They are one of 129 members of the North Carolina House of Representatives. The North Carolina House of Representatives is the lower house of the North Carolina General Assembly (the state's lawmaking body).
- Your State Representative drafts laws, approves budgets, has oversight of the state executive branch, and debates and votes on proposed laws.
- In addition to drafting and voting on bills, your State Representative can serve on committees. This is important because many bills can be stalled in committee, preventing them making it to a vote.
- Your State Representative is responsible for representing your interests. They also are responsible for helping you navigate the state's services and bringing back resources to your district.
- State Representatives are elected to a 2-year term. There is no term limit.

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