John is from Atlanta, GA. He attended Morris Brandon public school, then Westminster School for Boys, and graduated from Williams College in Massachusetts. John is married to Annie, and together they have 4 sons.

John has experience in agriculture, having worked on Hickory Nut Gap Farm. He also has a background in renewable energy.

John Ager previously served as a state representative. He was elected in 2014, and served until 2022 for 4 terms (8 years).

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Believes income inequality is a major issue and is interested in revitalizing agricultural communities.

Believes small family farms should unite to compete with corporate agriculture. Supports collaboration among family farms to strengthen their economic position.

Believes small family farms should unite to compete with corporate agriculture, and supports collaboration among family farms to strengthen their economic position.

Believes in using the NC Legislature's $28 billion budget for public investments that enhance daily lives.

- Believes income inequality is a major issue and is interested in revitalizing agricultural communities.
- Believes small family farms should unite to compete with corporate agriculture, and supports collaboration among family farms to strengthen their economic position.
- Believes in using the NC Legislature's $28 billion budget for public investments that enhance daily lives.

Economy

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

Energy & the Environment

Believes in restoring the freedom for women and families to make their own reproductive health decisions.

Healthcare

Believes voters should reject "extreme MAGA candidates" and supports electing moderate candidates. Urges all Democrats, unaffiliated voters, and GOP voters to participate in elections to counteract the influence of Donald Trump and his supporters.

Believes voters should reject "extreme MAGA candidates" and supports electing moderate candidates.

- Believes voters should reject "extreme MAGA candidates" and supports electing moderate candidates.

Voting & Elections

Public Safety

Supports public education and wants to see Leandro fully implemented.

- Supports public education and wants to see Leandro fully implemented.

Education

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John Ager

John Ager was born on February 26, 1949, in Atlanta, Georgia, and later moved to North Carolina, where he has strong family ties to the Hickory Nut Gap Farm in Fairview, NC, and a mountain farm outside of Black Mountain. He attended Morris Brandon public school, then Westminster School for Boys, and graduated from Williams College in Massachusetts. John is married to Annie Clarke, whom he met in college, and together they have raised four sons. While the church John attends is not specified, he has mentioned a wedding service at the Warren Wilson chapel.

John Ager has experience in agriculture, having worked on Hickory Nut Gap Farm and been involved in its growth into a significant player in the grass-fed beef and pork market. He also has a background in renewable energy, with his son managing Sugar Hollow Solar, a residential solar business in Asheville. Professionally, he served for 8 years in the North Carolina House, focusing on Agriculture policy and environmental protection, among other areas. He is currently running for Senate District 46.

John Ager began his political career in 2014 when he was elected to the North Carolina House, serving for 8 years (4 terms) without missing a vote. His interests while in office included Agriculture policy, environmental protection, public education support, parks, and cultural resources. He is currently running for Senate District 46.

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