Ballotpedia

LinkedIn

Allen earned a bachelor's degree in computer and information systems from North Carolina Wesleyan University. He lives with his wife, Jessica, and their 5 children in the Samaria community of Nash County. They founded a local non-profit and a Christian soccer league.

Allen works as the vice president of technology and security for Carrolton Facility Management. He was the state chair of the North Carolina Republican Liberty Caucus prior to his election, and has served in various leadership positions within the Republican party. Allen also worked as a police officer. He is a combat veteran who served in the military, deploying to Iraq from 2005 to 2006. 

Allen Chesser is a state representative for District 25. He was elected in 2022 and is serving his first term.

Candidate website

Supports cutting taxes and reducing regulations to foster economic growth and job creation. As a Representative, voted to maintain North Carolina's business-friendly environment.

Supports cutting taxes and reducing regulations to foster economic growth and job creation.

Believes outdated facilities contribute to staff shortages.

Supports updating facilities to address staff shortages.

- Supports cutting taxes and reducing regulations to foster economic growth and job creation.
- Supports updating facilities to address staff shortages.

Economy

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

Energy & the Environment

Believes the right to life is paramount and supports abortion restrictions.

As a House Representative, sponsored the Stop Addiction Fraud Ethics Act of 2023 and legislation to prevent mandatory COVID-19 vaccination for employment.

As a state representative, sponsored the Stop Addiction Fraud Ethics Act of 2023 and legislation to prevent mandatory COVID-19 vaccination for employment.

- Opposes access to abortion.
- As a state representative, sponsored the Stop Addiction Fraud Ethics Act of 2023 and legislation to prevent mandatory COVID-19 vaccination for employment.

Healthcare

Voting & Elections

Believes in community-focused policing and addressing inner-city struggles. Credits his time as a police officer for igniting his passion for public safety.

Believes in community-focused policing and addressing community struggles.

Supports funding for public safety, including $900,000 for the Middlesex Volunteer Fire Department and $420,000 for new Nash County Sheriff’s Office patrol vehicles.

Supports enhancing public safety through measures like a barbed-wire perimeter, lock-down cells, and surveillance technology. Said, "the updates are overdue, and there is still more work to be done here."

Supports enhancing public safety through measures like a barbed-wire perimeter, lock-down cells, and surveillance technology.

Supports funding for public safety initiatives, including a $500,000 grant for Peacemakers of Rocky Mount and appropriations for nonprofits and government agencies.

- Believes in community-focused policing and addressing community struggles.
- Supports funding for public safety, including $900,000 for the Middlesex Volunteer Fire Department and $420,000 for new Nash County Sheriff’s Office patrol vehicles.
- Supports enhancing public safety through measures like a barbed-wire perimeter, lock-down cells, and surveillance technology.
- Supports funding for public safety initiatives, including a $500,000 grant for Peacemakers of Rocky Mount and appropriations for nonprofits and government agencies.

Public Safety

Believes families should choose the best education for their children. As a Representative, voted to expand charter schools, codify the Parents Bill of Rights, and ban classroom indoctrination.

As a state representative, voted to expand charter schools, codify the Parents Bill of Rights, and ban "classroom indoctrination."

- As a state representative, voted to expand charter schools, codify the Parents Bill of Rights, and ban "classroom indoctrination."

Education

Foreign Policy and Immigration

Facebook

Instagram

Twitter

Youtube

Allen Chesser

Allen earned a bachelor's degree in computer and information systems from North Carolina Wesleyan University. He lives with his wife, Jessica, and their five children in the Samaria community of Nash County. They founded a local non-profit and a Christian soccer league.

Allen works as the VP of Technology and Security for Carrolton Facility Management. He was the state chair of the North Carolina Republican Liberty Caucus prior to his election. He has served in various leadership positions within the Republican party, including County Executive and District Executive Committees, as well as County Public Relations Director. He is a combat veteran who served in the military, deploying to Iraq from 2005-2006. He has also served as a police officer. 

Allen Chesser currently serves as a state representative in District 25. He was elected in 2022 and has served one term.

- Opposes access to abortion.
- As a House Representative, sponsored the Stop Addiction Fraud Ethics Act of 2023 and legislation to prevent mandatory COVID-19 vaccination for employment.

- As a Representative, voted to expand charter schools, codify the Parents Bill of Rights, and ban "classroom indoctrination."

Allen Chesser lives with his wife, Jessica, and their five children in the Samaria community of Nash County. They are raising their children with a focus on God and service to others, having founded a local non-profit and a Christian soccer league. Specific details about where they attended school or what church they attend were not provided.

Allen Chesser is a combat veteran who served in the military, deploying to Iraq from 2005-2006. He has also served as a police officer. Prior to joining the North Carolina General Assembly, Chesser led the North Carolina Republican Liberty Caucus.

Allen Chesser first got involved in local politics in 2009 and has served in various leadership positions within the Republican party, including County Executive and District Executive Committees, as well as County Public Relations Director. He was the State Chairman for the North Carolina Republican Liberty Caucus before being sworn in as a Representative. He is currently serving as a Representative and is running for re-election in the 2024 General Election.

Supports legislation that creates jobs, cuts taxes, and promotes economic development, especially in Nash County.

The candidate's website says, "The North Carolina Chamber of Commerce has named state Rep. Allen Chesser a 2023 Jobs Champion for his voting record in the General Assembly."

The candidate's website says, "NC Chamber names Chesser a ‘Jobs Champion’"

The candidate's website says, "Spring Hope cheers $3 million state budget boost"

The candidate's website says, "Sens. Lisa Barnes, R-Nash, and Buck Newton, R-Wilson, also earned the chamber’s “Job Champion” designation, along with Rep. Ken Fontenot, R-Wilson, whose district includes the Sharpsburg precinct in Nash County."

The candidate's website says, "“We’ve had a hard time doing fundraisers since the COVID-19 pandemic due to the rising cost of food prices,” Hardee said."

Believes in implementing plans for the town’s wastewater and drinking water infrastructure after receiving N.C. Department of Environmental Quality approval.

As a House Representative, sponsored the Stop Addiction Fraud Ethics Act of 2023 and opposed mandatory COVID-19 vaccination for employment.

The candidate's website says, "The legislation — a proposed conference committee substitute for House Bill 259, the 2023 Appropriations Act — is expected to sail through the General Assembly this week after N.C. Senate leader Phil Berger and House Speaker Tim Moore announced a deal to leave casino gambling out of the 611-page spending plan. The agreement breaks a budget impasse that threatened to derail the state’s Medicaid expansion plans."

Supports providing law enforcement with necessary funding and increasing penalties for crimes against officers. As a Representative, secured $6 million for Nash County's Sheriff’s Office and emergency communication system.

Supports using state funds to improve jail safety for inmates and staff.

Believes in promoting public safety through legislative efforts. As a House Representative, recognized for his work in enhancing public safety in North Carolina.

Supports converting dorm-style housing into two-person cells at the Nash County Detention Center with a $5 million grant.

The candidate's website says, "Consequently, Hardee said, he and his team changed directions and decided to have the Battleboro department purchase a new combination firefighting and rescue truck to better serve the department’s needs."

Believes in advocating for law enforcement issues important to the state sheriffs' group, both locally and statewide.

Believes in "Empowering Parents & Improving Education" through effective K-12 school policies. Supports enhancing college access and opportunities for children.

Believes all veterans deserve recognition for their willingness to risk their lives. Said, “all answered the call, knowing what they were risking and knowing what could be asked of them.”

Believes patriotism and duty to country are undervalued by some but upheld by organizations like the Elks. Said, "nearly all the men present had once served their country" when he asked veterans to raise their hands.

Believes in strong camaraderie and mutual support among veterans and military personnel. Said, "We counted on each other to get our jobs done... some of us never came home at all."

Believes veterans find acceptance and camaraderie in their military service. Supports policies that recognize the unique experiences of young veterans.

Believes veterans share an unspoken bond that most people never experience or understand.

Lorenza is a native of Lake Gaston, NC. He earned his bachelor's degree in business administration at North Carolina Central University, followed by his master's and doctorate degrees in business administration at Columbia Southern University. He lives in Nash County with his wife and 4 children. 

Lorenza is currently serving as the chief officer of people and culture at the Inter-Faith Food Shuttle. His previous roles include executive director at Rebound, Alternatives for Youth, senior director of programs and operations at Made in Durham, program manager at the Triangle Literacy Council, and talent advisor at CSX. He is also a co-founder of the nonprofit Compass Youth Center.

Lorenza M. Wilkins' campaign for state representative is his first run for public office. 

Supports investing in small business development and creating incentives for new businesses to aid recovery and job creation. Believes small businesses foster community and provide jobs for locals.

Supports investing in small business development and creating incentives for new businesses to aid recovery and job creation. 

Supports fostering an environment for business growth in North Carolina to create jobs and improve community quality of life.

Believes labor unions are essential for a strong state economy.

- Supports investing in small business development and creating incentives for new businesses to aid recovery and job creation. 
- Supports fostering an environment for business growth in North Carolina to create jobs and improve community quality of life.
- Believes labor unions are essential for a strong state economy.

Believes "Climate Change is one of the biggest threats facing us as a nation and as a species." Plans to address this issue with support from Climate Cabinet.

Believes "climate change is one of the biggest threats facing us as a nation and as a species," and plans to address this issue with collaboration from Climate Cabinet.

- Believes "climate change is one of the biggest threats facing us as a nation and as a species," and plans to address this issue with collaboration from Climate Cabinet.

Believes medical decisions should be made solely by the patient and their doctor, without state or court interference. Said, "Reproductive rights in the country as a whole and here in North Carolina are under constant attack."

Believes medical decisions should be made solely by the patient and their doctor, without state or court interference, saying, "Reproductive rights in the country as a whole and here in North Carolina are under constant attack."

Supports protecting reproductive healthcare and plans to work with Planned Parenthood to safeguard reproductive health in North Carolina.

Plans to work with Planned Parenthood to safeguard reproductive health in North Carolina.

Plans to defend reproductive rights "as strongly as possible."

Intends to defend reproductive rights "as strongly as possible."

Supports expanding mental health resources to alleviate the mental health crises in North Carolina.

- Believes medical decisions should be made solely by the patient and their doctor, without state or court interference, saying, "Reproductive rights in the country as a whole and here in North Carolina are under constant attack."
- Plans to work with Planned Parenthood to safeguard reproductive health in North Carolina.
- Intends to defend reproductive rights "as strongly as possible."
- Supports expanding mental health resources to alleviate the mental health crises in North Carolina.

Believes the extreme gerrymandering in North Carolina has created a rare opportunity for competitive districts. Supports using this opportunity to challenge the "far-right supermajority" and ensure elected officials address issues rather than follow party directives.

Believes extreme gerrymandering in North Carolina has created competitive districts, offering a chance to challenge the current majority and prioritize addressing issues over party agendas.

- Believes extreme gerrymandering in North Carolina has created competitive districts, offering a chance to challenge the current majority and prioritize addressing issues over party agendas.

As of June 14, 2024, Lorenza M. Wilkins’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Supports raising student achievement and advocating for STEM, financial literacy, and entrepreneurship to prepare students for the global marketplace. Believes in solidifying programmatic infrastructure through partnerships with universities and innovation centers.

Supports STEM, financial literacy, and entrepreneurship programs to prepare students for the global marketplace.

Believes education is "the great equalizer" and criticizes the General Assembly for diverting funds from public schools to private school vouchers.

Opposes redirecting funds from public schools to fund private school vouchers. 

Said, "[I want to] make sure our children and our children’s children have the education they deserve to ensure they can gain meaningful careers and contribute to the growth/well-being of their families and the community."

- Supports STEM, financial literacy, and entrepreneurship programs to prepare students for the global marketplace.
- Opposes redirecting funds from public schools to fund private school vouchers. 
- Said, "[I want to] make sure our children and our children’s children have the education they deserve to ensure they can gain meaningful careers and contribute to the growth/well-being of their families and the community."
- Supports increasing wages for educators.

Lorenza M. Wilkins

Lorenza is a native of Lake Gaston, N.C. He earned his bachelor's degree in business administration at North Carolina Central University, followed by his master's and doctorate degrees in business administration at Columbia Southern University. He lives in Nash County with his wife and 4 children. 

Lorenza M. Wilkins' campaign for State Representative in State House District 25 is his first run for public office. 

- Believes "climate Change is one of the biggest threats facing us as a nation and as a species." Plans to address this issue with collaboration from Climate Cabinet.

- Believes medical decisions should be made solely by the patient and their doctor, without state or court interference. Said, "Reproductive rights in the country as a whole and here in North Carolina are under constant attack."
- Plans to work with Planned Parenthood to safeguard reproductive health in North Carolina.
- Plans to defend reproductive rights "as strongly as possible."
- Supports expanding mental health resources to alleviate the mental health crises in North Carolina.

- Supports STEM, financial literacy, and entrepreneurship programs to prepare students for the global marketplace.
- Opposes redirecting funds from public schools to fund private school vouchers. 
- Said, "[I want to] make sure our children and our children’s children
have the education they deserve to ensure they can gain meaningful careers and contribute to the growth/well-being of their families and the community."
- Supports increasing wages for educators.

Dr. Lorenza M. Wilkins is a native of Lake Gaston, N.C., and has resided in Nash County for over 22 years. He attended North Carolina Central University, where he was a student-athlete, and earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, a Master of Business Administration, and a Doctor of Business Administration from Columbia Southern University. Dr. Wilkins enjoys spending time with his wife, four children, and family, and his hobbies include volunteering, gardening, weight training, boating, fishing, and swimming.

Dr. Lorenza M. Wilkins is currently serving as the Chief Officer of People and Culture at the Inter-Faith Food Shuttle. His previous roles include human resources leadership positions, an Executive Fellow at FUSE Corps, Executive Director at Rebound, Alternatives for Youth, Senior Director of Programs and Operations at Made in Durham, Program Manager at the Triangle Literacy Council, and Talent Advisor at CSX.

As of July 8, 2024, Lorenza M. Wilkins’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Believes labor unions "keep our state strong."

The candidate's website says, "have the education they deserve to ensure they can gain meaningful careers and"

Believes funding public schools should not be compromised.

Nick has studied at Barton College and North Carolina Wesleyan University. He currently lives in Red Oak with his wife and 2 daughters. 

Nick is currently a history teacher at Northern Nash High School and has worked for the Libertarian Party of North Carolina.

Nick Taylor's campaign for state representative is his first run for public office. 

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

Believes in civil disobedience to create governmental change.

- Believes in civil disobedience to create governmental change.

Nick Taylor

Nick has studied at Barton College and North Carolina Wesleyan University. He currently lives in Red Oak, North Carolina. He is married with two daughters. 

Nick Taylor's campaign for State Representative in House District 25 is his first entry into politics. 

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

The candidate's website says, "Funded by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) of Canada, this qualitative study involved interviews with over 20 leaders and officers in university esports clubs and programs in North America. Through these interviews, the study explored the current conditions for inclusivity in the rapidly transforming terrain of college-based competitive gaming."

Believes in creating equitable conditions for participation in media cultures and confronting inequalities in post-secondary education.

- 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.

Your representative and state lawmaker in North Carolina House of Representatives.

North Carolina State Representative, District 25

Election results

Candidates (3)

Compare candidates