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Anthony Wayne Street was born in Wilmington Carolina. He attended the University of North Carolina where he earned a bachelors degree in geography. He also attended the University of North Carolina, Pembroke where he earned a masters degree in public administration. 

Anthony Wayne Street is small business owner in the construction industry. He has also served on the Brunswick County Soil and Water Board. 

This is Anthony Wayne Streets first entry into politics. 

As of January 31, 2024, Anthony Wayne (tony) Street did not have a website or any information online.

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Said, "I have worked in many occupations... so I can relate to people from all walks of life and in this office you need someone that can reach the citizens on a personal level." 

Said, "I do not have any personal agenda that I seek to fulfill as agendas cost money. If I am elected my door and my ears will always be open to my fellow citizens..."

- Said, "I have worked in many occupations... so I can relate to people from all walks of life and in this office you need someone that can reach the citizens on a personal level." 
- Said, "I do not have any personal agenda that I seek to fulfill as agendas cost money. If I am elected my door and my ears will always be open to my fellow citizens..."
- Supports continuing citizen outreach. 

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As of January 31, 2024, Anthony Wayne (tony) Street’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Charles Dingee lives in Raleigh, NC, with his wife Stephanie, their child and dog. He attended Belmont Abbey College where he graduated with a degree in business. He is Catholic. 

Charles Dingee began his professional career in banking. Charles is also an active member of the Republican party in North Carolina. He started as a precinct chair in Wake County and then became the Chairman of the Wake County Young Republicans, where he served for two terms. He later became the 1st Vice Chair of the Wake County Republican Party and served as Chairman for the 13th congressional district.

Charles Dingee campaign for auditor is his first entry into politics. 

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Believes in fiscal responsibility, supports efficient government programs, and wants to audit state finances to prevent misuse of public funds.

Said he will "work tirelessly to ensure that government agencies are transparent in their operations, and that all financial transactions are open to public scrutiny."

- Believes in fiscal responsibility, supports efficient government programs, and wants to audit state finances to prevent misuse of public funds.
- Said he will "work tirelessly to ensure that government agencies are transparent in their operations, and that all financial transactions are open to public scrutiny."

The candidate's website says, "As your State Auditor, Charles will set the vision for the NC State Auditor's Office. His vision is simple: to provide transparency and accountability for taxpayer money at all levels of government in North Carolina."

Wants to provide transparency and accountability for taxpayer money at all levels of government in North Carolina.

The candidate's website says, "As State Auditor Charles will conduct audits of the processes and procedures occurring at the state and county board of elections offices... We need election integrity."

Plans to conduct audits of the processes and procedures occurring at the state and county board of elections offices. Said "Currently, North Carolina has nearly 200,000 voters who do not have an ID or social security number in the voter roles. This is unacceptable."

The candidate's website says, "Who pays for billboards and radio ads for the education lottery? Isn't this lottery money supposed to go to schools. Charles will conduct full audits of the lottery program to account for where the money is going."

Plans to conduct full audits of the lottery program to account for where the money is going.

- Wants to provide transparency and accountability for taxpayer money at all levels of government in North Carolina.
- Plans to conduct audits of the processes and procedures occurring at the state and county board of elections offices. Said "Currently, North Carolina has nearly 200,000 voters who do not have an ID or social security number in the voter roles. This is unacceptable."
- Plans to conduct full audits of the lottery program to account for where the money is going.

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- Wants to provide transparency and accountability for taxpayer money at all levels of government in North Carolina.
- Plans to conduct audits of the processes and procedures occurring at the state and county board of elections offices.
- Plans to conduct full audits of the lottery program to account for where the money is going.

- Said he will "work tirelessly to ensure that government agencies are transparent in their operations, and that all financial transactions are open to public scrutiny."

Charles Dingee lives in Raleigh, NC, with his wife Stephanie, their child Molly, and their dog Maggie. He attended Belmont Abbey College in Belmont, NC, where he graduated with a degree in business in 2012. Information about the church Charles attends is not provided.

Charles Dingee began his professional career in banking after graduating from Belmont Abbey College in 2012 with a degree in business. He later returned to Raleigh, NC, where he established and currently runs his own small business.

Charles Dingee has been actively involved in the Republican party in North Carolina, where he served as a precinct chair in Wake County and as the Chairman of the Wake County Young Republicans for two terms. He also held the position of 1st Vice Chair of the Wake County Republican Party and served as Chairman for the 13th congressional district. Specific durations of these roles or any elected offices held are not provided.

Dave graduated from UNC-Chapel Hill and earned both a law degree and MBA from Campbell. Dave is married to Haden Wakefield Payne Boliek. They have 4 children. Dave is an elder at Highland Presbyterian Church and has served on its Session. 

Dave is a lawyer at his own private practice. Prior to that, he was an Assistant District Attorney. Dave serves on the Board of Trustees at UNC-Chapel Hill, where he has held roles supervising UNC's endowment.

This is Dave Boliek's first entry into politics.

As of January 31, 2024, Dave Boliek’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Jack Clark resides in Wake County with his wife, Nicole, and they are expecting their first child in the summer. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Economics from Duke University and a Master of Accounting from UNC-Chapel Hill. Jack and Nicole attend and serve at King's Table Church in Raleigh.

Jack Clark is a CPA with a Master of Accounting from UNC-Chapel Hill. He has worked as an external auditor for Grant Thornton and later transitioned into an internal audit role for a large, multinational company. Currently, Jack is involved in budget policy in the General Assembly.

As of February 10, 2024, Jack Clark’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Says he is the "...only candidate with a Masters in Accounting, a CPA, and recent audit experience."

- Says he is the "...only candidate with a Masters in Accounting, a CPA, and recent audit experience."

Says "Making a campaign promise to ‘go after’ certain areas is bad audit policy...[because] it biases the auditor to find things that may not exist, it biases those audited to be combative rather than collaborative, and it biases the public to see you as pursuing political ends rather than true, unbiased accountability.

- Says "Making a campaign promise to ‘go after’ certain areas is bad audit policy...[because] it biases the auditor to find things that may not exist, it biases those audited to be combative rather than collaborative, and it biases the public to see you as pursuing political ends rather than true, unbiased accountability.

Jack Clark

As of February 9, 2024, Jack Clark’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Jeff Tarte resides in Cornelius, North Carolina, where he has lived for over 30 years. He attended the University of Illinois, where he earned a BS in Economics, and has also pursued executive education at Duke University, the University of Pennsylvania, and Harvard University. Jeff and his wife are active members of the Davidson United Methodist Church. He has a family, including his wife Nancy, three children, and a grandson.

Jeff Tarte is a former sales executive with IBM and a former Partner at Ernst & Young. He co-founded Applied Revenue Analytics, where he served as CEO. 
He was recognized as the NC Public Leader of the Year in 2018 by NC Tech.

Jeff Tarte served as a State Senator for three terms and as a Mayor for three terms. During his tenure, he chaired the Oversight Committee for over 20 North Carolina state agencies and the NC Cybersecurity Committee. He has been involved in public service for over three decades.

Plans to recover $100M in misused state funds from healthcare, PPP, EIDL fraud, and waste in utilities and IT, and to prevent future losses with AI and advanced technology upon taking office.

Plans to recover $100M in misused state funds from healthcare, PPP, EIDL fraud, prevent wasting money in utilities and IT, and to prevent future losses with AI and technology.

Supports regular independent financial audits for all state agencies, citing past legislation mandating biennial audits for North Carolina's largest departments, which revealed unaccounted funds in DHHS.

Supports regular independent financial audits for all state agencies, citing the discovery of unaccounted funds in the Department of Health and Human Services.

Said, "As your State Auditor, if the OSA finds financial mismanagement, waste, or fraud, I will report without apology, as this is my ultimate responsibility to the taxpayers of North Carolina."

The candidate's website says, "Prudence: Speculation does not influence the reporting of financial data."

Promises that speculation will not influence his reports on the state's financial data. 

The candidate's website says, "Consistency: Apply consistent standards throughout the financial reporting process."

Plans to enforce consistent standards when reporting financial information. 

The candidate's website says, "Materiality: Financial reports fully disclose the organization’s monetary situation."

Promises transparency when disclosing an organization’s monetary situation.

- Plans to recover $100M in misused state funds from healthcare, PPP, EIDL fraud, prevent wasting money in utilities and IT, and to prevent future losses with AI and technology.
- Supports regular independent financial audits for all state agencies, citing the discovery of unaccounted funds in the Department of Health and Human Services.
- Said, "As your State Auditor, if the OSA finds financial mismanagement, waste, or fraud, I will report without apology, as this is my ultimate responsibility to the taxpayers of North Carolina."
- Promises that speculation will not influence his reports on the state's financial data. 
- Plans to enforce consistent standards when reporting financial information. 
- Promises transparency when disclosing an organization’s monetary situation.

Plans to leverage business acumen and audit expertise to reduce waste in state government through data forensics and technology, leading a team of 175+ to ensure financial integrity without political bias.

Plans to leverage business acumen and audit expertise to reduce waste, fraud, and abuse through data forensics and technology.

The candidate's website says, "Audit and Investigate with integrity, impartiality and independence"

Promises to, "audit and investigate with integrity, impartiality and independence."

The candidate's website says, "Adhere to established rules and regulations."

Promises to "adhere to established rules and regulations."

- Plans to leverage business acumen and audit expertise to reduce waste, fraud, and abuse through data forensics and technology.
- Promises to, "audit and investigate with integrity, impartiality and independence."
- Promises to "adhere to established rules and regulations."

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Jeff Tarte

Jeff Tarte is a former sales executive with IBM and a former Partner at Ernst & Young. He co-founded Applied Revenue Analytics, where he served as CEO. Tarte has also held educational roles, including Chairman of the Board of Directors at UNC Health and Past Chairman of the North Carolina Association of Certified Public Accountants (NCACPA).

Jim Kee is a native of North Carolina, where he has lived for over 33 years, and he is a graduate of NC A&T SU with a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics. He is married to Talma, and together they have two grown children, a daughter-in-law, and two grandchildren. 

Jim Kee is the Executive Director of Concepts Innovators CDC, Inc., where he focuses on developing senior and veteran housing, an Aquaponics Urban Farm, and a Solar Farm in Greensboro. He also serves as the CEO of Kee Development Corp, which has built a residential housing subdivision in Knottingham Forest. Previously, he has served on the City Council, where he worked on economic development, small business development, and public safety initiatives. Jim Kee holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from NC A&T SU.

Jim Kee has served two terms as a council member.

Wants to increase police and first responders' pay.

- Wants to increase teachers' pay.
- Wants to increase police and first responders' pay.

As of January 31, 2024, Jim Kee’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Jim Kee

Jim Kee is a native of North Carolina, where he has lived for over 33 years, and he is a graduate of NC A&T SU with a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics. He is married to Talma, and together they have two grown children, a daughter-in-law, and two grandchildren. Specific details about the church he attends were not provided.

Jim Kee has served two terms as a Councilman, where he worked on increasing economic development, supporting small businesses and nonprofits, and improving public safety. Specific committees or appointments, as well as the exact length of time he has held office, are not detailed in the provided information. There is no mention of any past election campaigns aside from his councilman terms.

- The Auditor conducts financial audits of North Carolina’s government agencies, ensuring tax dollars are well-spent and that corruption does not occur.
- The Auditor's office examines books, records, files, papers, documents, and financial affairs of every state agency. They often comment on the operational and financial affairs of the North Carolina State Government.
- The Auditor has the power to make people produce records and answer questions under oath.
- The Auditor oversees an office of over 300 employees. 
- The Auditor is elected for a four year term. The position has no term limits.

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