Donna is a fellow of the Clayton Rotary Club.

Donna is a registered nurse who has worked in various public health capacities, including communicable disease, school health, pediatrics, home health, and as a statewide Nurse Consultant for HIV/AIDS and Migrant Health. She served as the nurse consultant for a national Case Management Demonstration Project and was the home care consultant and elder rights nurse for the Division of Aging and Adult Services at the NC Department of Health and Human Services until her retirement in 2017.

Donna McDowell White is a state representative serving District 26. She was elected in 2016 and is serving her fourth term. She chairs the Health Committee and the Appropriations for Health and Human Services Committee, and is the vice chair of the Appropriations Committee.

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The candidate's website says, "– Legislator for Business-NC Free Enterprise"

Was endorsed as the "Legislator for Business-NC Free Enterprise."

Is a former board member of the Cleveland Chamber of Commerce.

- Was endorsed as the "Legislator for Business-NC Free Enterprise."
- Is a former board member of the Cleveland Chamber of Commerce.
- Supports limited regulation in business.

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As of June 14, 2024, Donna McDowell White’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Named one of the Great 100 Nurses in North Carolina, and she was given Legislator of the Year by the North Carolina Nurses Association.

- Named one of the Great 100 Nurses in North Carolina, and she was given Legislator of the Year by the North Carolina Nurses Association.

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Endorsed by the Police Benevolent Association.

Supports efforts to increase penalties for "deadly and dangerous riots to deter bad actors in otherwise peaceful protests."

- Endorsed by the Police Benevolent Association.
- Supports efforts to increase penalties for "deadly and dangerous riots to deter bad actors in otherwise peaceful protests."

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Donna McDowell White

As of July 12, 2024, Donna McDowell White’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Donna is a registered nurse who has worked in various public health capacities, including communicable disease, school health, pediatrics, home health, and as a statewide Nurse Consultant for HIV/AIDS and Migrant Health. She served as the Nurse Consultant for a national Case Management Demonstration Project and was the Home Care Consultant and Elder Rights Nurse for the Division of Aging and Adult Services at the NC Department of Health and Human Services until her retirement on February 1, 2017.

Donna McDowell White has been serving in the NC House of Representatives since her election in November 2016. She is currently in her third term representing NC House District 26. She holds positions as Chairman of the Health Committee and the Appropriations for Health and Human Services Committee, Vice-Chair of the Appropriations Committee, and is a member of several other committees including Education K-12, Environment, and Families, Children and Aging Policy Committees. Her roles also include serving on the Joint Legislative Oversight Committee on Health and Human Services and the Joint Legislative Oversight Committee on Access to Healthcare.

As of July 8, 2024, Donna McDowell White’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Donna McDowell White is a registered nurse who has worked in various public health capacities, including communicable disease, school health, pediatrics, home health, and as a statewide Nurse Consultant for HIV/AIDS and Migrant Health. She served as the Nurse Consultant for a national Case Management Demonstration Project and was the Home Care Consultant and Elder Rights Nurse for the Division of Aging and Adult Services at the NC Department of Health and Human Services until her retirement on February 1, 2017.

Donna McDowell White has been serving in the NC House of Representatives since her election in November 2016, currently in her third term representing NC House District 26. She holds positions as Chairman of the Health Committee and the Appropriations for Health and Human Services Committee, Vice-Chair of the Appropriations Committee, and is a member of several other committees including Education K-12, Environment, and Families, Children and Aging Policy Committees. Her bi-cameral roles include serving on the Joint Legislative Oversight Committee on Health and Human Services and the Joint Legislative Oversight Committee on Access to Healthcare.

Ballotpedia, Kevin Terrett

Kevin currently works in the transportation industry. 

Kevin Terret ran for state representative in District 41 in 2022, but he did not win. 

Believes regulation and licensing laws should not exist to "keep out competitors." Opposes government rules that serve special interests over public interests, which he believes disadvantage young people.

Opposes regulation and licensing, as he believes young people are not benefited from "government rules that serve special interests, not public interests." 

Believes small businesses should grow without "crony capitalist interfering." Supports empowering healthcare customers with more options.

Opposes capitalists interfering with business growth. 

Supports "more opportunities for small businesses" and "less regulation."

Wants to increase opportunities for small businesses.  

- Opposes regulation and licensing, as he believes young people are not benefited from "government rules that serve special interests, not public interests." 
- Opposes capitalists interfering with business growth. 
- Wants to increase opportunities for small businesses.  
- Wants reduced government regulation.

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

Supports access to affordable and high-quality healthcare.

- Supports access to affordable and high-quality healthcare.
- Supports consumer choice in healthcare.

Kevin Terrett

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

Believes state taxation and regulation policies significantly influence economic participation. Supports fostering an innovative economic climate to create future jobs and businesses.

Believes in fostering "stronger economic potential for businesses and employees." Supports policies that enhance economic opportunities for both businesses and workers.

Believes in "stronger economic potential for businesses and employees." Supports policies that enhance economic opportunities for both businesses and workers.

Believes healthcare options are critical and state policy should promote better outcomes, wider access, and affordability.

Believes in providing "better healthcare options for patients and families." Supports comprehensive healthcare policies, including positions on abortion, medical marijuana, insurance, public health, and COVID-19.

Believes parents should control their children's education funding to find the best opportunities. Supports educational diversity and accountability by parents, not special interest groups.

Believes giving students, families, and teachers greater choice builds successful lives, improves learning environments, strengthens communities, and prepares North Carolina for future challenges.

Believes in "greater educational opportunities for students and families." Supports improved policies for K-12 schools, college access, and children's education.

Believes in "Greater Education Opportunities for students and families." Supports policies for children, college, and K-12 education.

Ballot Pedia, Matthew Wood

Matthew is originally from Belleville, New Jersey, and now resides in Johnston County, North Carolina. He received an associate's degree from Illinois Central College and a bachelor's degree from Coastal Carolina University. He has been married for 25 years to his wife Mary and is the father of two children. 

Matthew is an insurance broker. He previously worked at McDonald's before joining the US Army Reserves. 

Matthew Wood's campaign for State Representative in State House District 26 is his first run for public office.

Believes in advocating for responsible business practices that prioritize communities over corporations. Supports policies that address labor issues, trade, taxes, small business, and regulation with a community-first approach.

- Believes in advocating for responsible business practices that prioritize communities over corporations. Supports policies that address labor issues, trade, taxes, small business, and regulation with a community-first approach.

The candidate's website says, "Advocating for Farmers and Rural Prosperity: Preserving Our Agricultural Legacy, Securing Our Future."

Plans to preserve North Carolina's "agricultural legacy" by advocating for farmers and "rural prosperity."

Wants to invest in public transportation.

- Plans to preserve North Carolina's "agricultural legacy" by advocating for farmers and "rural prosperity."
- Wants to invest in public transportation.

Believes in advocating for comprehensive healthcare reforms focusing on accessibility, affordability, and quality care. Supports initiatives to close coverage gaps, lower infant mortality rates, ease financial burdens, and safeguard women's reproductive rights.

Advocates for comprehensive healthcare reforms focusing on accessibility, affordability, and quality care. Supports initiatives to close coverage gaps, lower infant mortality rates, ease financial burdens, and protect "women's reproductive rights."

Believes the healthcare system faces "dire challenges" and criticizes the GOP-led legislature for inaction, contributing to high infant mortality and restrictive abortion policies.

Believes significant healthcare reforms are needed to ensure access to quality care for all North Carolinians.

Believes in preserving women's rights to control their bodies. Supports access to abortion and healthcare autonomy.

Supports access to abortion and healthcare autonomy.

Believes North Carolina's healthcare crises require urgent action. Plans to fight for the well-being of all residents.

Believes North Carolinians deserve leadership that prioritizes their well-being over political agendas. Supports real action to address the healthcare crisis and ensure access to necessary care for all residents.

Believes North Carolinians deserve leadership that prioritizes their well-being over political agendas. 

Supports implementing "evidence-based cannabis policies."

- Advocates for comprehensive healthcare reforms focusing on accessibility, affordability, and quality care. Supports initiatives to close coverage gaps, lower infant mortality rates, ease financial burdens, and protect "women's reproductive rights."
- Supports access to abortion and healthcare autonomy.
- Believes North Carolinians deserve leadership that prioritizes their well-being over political agendas. 
- Supports implementing "evidence-based cannabis policies."

Believes the legislative majority in North Carolina seeks to "circumvent the will of the people" and make it harder to participate in democracy. Opposes gerrymandering and legislative interference in local Boards of Elections.

Believes the legislative majority in North Carolina is undermining democracy by regulating its own elections, defying judicial rulings, and engaging in gerrymandering to target black people.

Believes preserving democracy requires preventing any single party from dominating the Legislature. Supports promoting bipartisanship to ensure balanced governance and reflect the collective will of the people.

Supports allowing the legislature to declare emergencies.

- Believes the legislative majority in North Carolina is undermining democracy by regulating its own elections, defying judicial rulings, and engaging in gerrymandering to target black people.
- Believes preserving democracy requires preventing any single party from dominating the Legislature. Supports promoting bipartisanship to ensure balanced governance and reflect the collective will of the people.
- Supports allowing the legislature to declare emergencies.

Believes in balancing rights and safety by advocating for responsible gun laws. Supports comprehensive public safety measures, including effective policing, criminal justice reform, and addressing drug-related crimes.

Believes in balancing rights and safety by advocating for "responsible gun laws." Supports comprehensive public safety measures, including effective policing, criminal justice reform, and addressing drug-related crimes.

Plans to advocate for "equal rights and opportunities" for the LGBTQ+ community.

- Believes in balancing rights and safety by advocating for "responsible gun laws." Supports comprehensive public safety measures, including effective policing, criminal justice reform, and addressing drug-related crimes.
- Plans to advocate for "equal rights and opportunities" for the LGBTQ+ community.

Opposes school choice and voucher programs, believing they undermine equitable education. Supports "equal and public education" as essential for a fair and prosperous future.

Believes education should be inclusive, equitable, and secular, accessible to all children regardless of background. Supports strengthening public schools with necessary funding and resources to ensure high-quality education for every student.

Believes diverting public funds to private institutions widens educational disparities. Supports investing in public schools to create an inclusive environment for all students.

Believes "equal and public education at all levels is increasingly under attack." Supports protecting and investing in schools to prepare all students.

Believes in prioritizing public education to prepare students for a diverse and interconnected world.

Believes equal and public education at all levels is "increasingly under attack." Supports preparing all students through improved K-12 school policies and accessible college education.

Supports preparing all students through improved K-12 school policies and accessible college education.

Believes in "Protecting Our Schools, Investing in Our Future" by ensuring equal education for all. Supports policies that enhance K-12 education, improve college access, and prioritize children's educational needs.

The candidate's website says, "Empowering Parents, Supporting Children: Prioritizing Affordable Childcare"

Believes in the need to "protect and invest in our schools." Supports policies that enhance education for children, college students, and K-12 schools.

- Opposes school choice and voucher programs, believing they undermine equitable education. Supports "equal and public education" as essential for a fair and prosperous future.
- Believes education should be inclusive, equitable, and secular, accessible to all children regardless of background. Supports strengthening public schools with necessary funding and resources to ensure high-quality education for every student.
- Believes diverting public funds to private institutions widens educational disparities. Supports investing in public schools to create an inclusive environment for all students.
- Supports preparing all students through improved K-12 school policies and accessible college education.
- Prioritizes affordable childcare.

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

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Matthew Wood

Matthew William Wood, 54, originally from Belleville, New Jersey, now resides in Johnston County, North Carolina. He has been married for 25 years to his wife Mary and is the father of two children, Mattie Elizabeth and George William. Matthew attended Coastal Carolina University where he earned his BA. Details about the church he attends were not provided.

Matthew Wood is an insurance broker with a history of diverse work experiences. He started working at a young age, with early jobs including mowing grass and working at his parents' feed store. Later, he worked at McDonald's before joining the US Army Reserves. After his military service, he earned a BA from Coastal Carolina University.

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

Believes North Carolina's healthcare crisis requires urgent action. Supports addressing issues like abortion, medical marijuana, insurance, public health, and COVID-19.

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