Shelly is a graduate of Booker T. Washington High School and Elizabeth City State University, where he earned a bachelor's degree in history. He lives in Edgecombe County.

Shelly has held various community service roles, including board member positions with the Rocky Mount Boys and Girls Club and the Down East Partnership for Children, and has served as Chairman of the Edgecombe County ABC Board.

Shelly Willingham is a state representative serving District 23. He was elected in 2014 and is serving his fifth term. He is the chairman of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Committee, and the vice chairman of the Insurance Committee. Previously, he served as an Edgecombe County Commissioner and as a school board member.

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Wants to increase the number of businesses in the district.

- Wants to increase the number of businesses in the district.

Economy

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

Energy & the Environment

Candidate website

Believes women have the right to make decisions about their own bodies and opposes any measures that would restrict this right.

- Believes women have the right to make decisions about their own bodies and opposes any measures that would restrict this right.

Healthcare

Voting & Elections

As a State Representative, supported House Bill 40 to impose additional penalties on protesters engaging in looting or violence. Critics argue this measure could stifle free speech by discouraging protest participation.

As a state representative, supported House Bill (HB) 40 to impose additional penalties on protesters engaging in looting or violence. Critics argue this measure could stifle free speech by discouraging protest participation.

The candidate's website says, "The North Carolina Sheriffs’ Association recognizes Representative Shelly Willingham with Defender of Public Safety Award"

Awarded the Defender of Public Safety Award by The North Carolina Sheriffs’ Association.

Believes in protecting the electric power grid and stopping dangerous street takeovers by motor vehicles.

Supports addressing the growing fentanyl crisis and gang-related issues.

As a legislator, enacted dozens of laws impacting law enforcement and public safety in North Carolina.

As a state representative, enacted dozens of laws impacting law enforcement and public safety in North Carolina.

- As a state representative, supported House Bill (HB) 40 to impose additional penalties on protesters engaging in looting or violence. Critics argue this measure could stifle free speech by discouraging protest participation.
- Awarded the Defender of Public Safety Award by The North Carolina Sheriffs’ Association.
- Believes in protecting the electric power grid and stopping dangerous street takeovers by motor vehicles.
- Supports addressing the growing fentanyl crisis and gang-related issues.
- As a state representative, enacted dozens of laws impacting law enforcement and public safety in North Carolina.

Public Safety

Believes children are "vessels to a future" and supports preparing them with "unconditional love and attention." As a Student Body Government member at Elizabeth City State University, tutored and mentored students, and encouraged positive community contributions.

Believes children are "vessels to a future" and supports preparing them with "unconditional love and attention."

Believes in preparing youth with "unconditional love and attention" to become positive community contributors. Said, "pouring positivity into our youth leads to a better, stronger community."

Believes in preparing youth with "unconditional love and attention" to become positive community contributors, saying, "Pouring positivity into our youth leads to a better, stronger community."

- Believes children are "vessels to a future" and supports preparing them with "unconditional love and attention."
- Believes in preparing youth with "unconditional love and attention" to become positive community contributors, saying, "Pouring positivity into our youth leads to a better, stronger community."

Education

Foreign Policy and Immigration

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Shelly Willingham

Ballotpedia, Brent Roberson

Brent is from Williamston, NC. He earned a bachelor's degree North Carolina State University. Brent is Christian.

Brent Roberson previously ran for state representative in 2022, but did not win.

Wants to track inflation and create jobs.

- Wants to track inflation and create jobs.

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

Wants to secure the southern border, saying, "Allowing some 2 million people, unvetted, to cross into our nation, be given carte blanche with benefits and about to be "made" citizens is a travesty. It has to stop."

- Wants to secure the southern border, saying, "Allowing some 2 million people, unvetted, to cross into our nation, be given carte blanche with benefits and about to be "made" citizens is a travesty. It has to stop."

Brent Roberson

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- 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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