Bill Graham has been married to his wife, Shari, for 37 years and they have three grown children named Perry, Caroline, and Trevor. They met at Catawba College, where Bill graduated in 1983 after attending Dunn High School and graduating in 1979. Bill and Shari are members of Saint John’s Lutheran Church of Salisbury, and they reside in Rowan County, where Bill was raised by his grandparents.

Bill Graham is a practicing attorney and business entrepreneur/venture capitalist. He has experience as a criminal prosecutor and has served on the board of The Jesse Helms Center as Secretary of the Board of Directors. Additionally, he has worked on the U.S. Agriculture Committee for Senator Helms.

As of February 12, 2024, Bill Graham’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Candidate website

The candidate's website says, "Eliminate the state income tax on any overtime pay."

Wants to eliminate the state income tax on any overtime pay.

The candidate's website says, "Repeal the local food tax. This tax generates just over $400 million a year, and counties can be made whole out of the state’s general sales tax revenues."

Advocates for repealing the local food tax. Said, "This tax generates just over $400 million a year, and counties can be made whole out of the state’s general sales tax revenues."

The candidate's website says, "Provide North Carolina residents who are first-time homebuyers with a $5,000 tax credit over the course of two years."

Wants to provide North Carolina residents who are first-time homebuyers with a $5,000 tax credit over two years.

- Wants to eliminate the state income tax on any overtime pay.
- Advocates for repealing the local food tax. Said, "This tax generates just over $400 million a year, and counties can be made whole out of the state’s general sales tax revenues."
- Wants to provide North Carolina residents who are first-time homebuyers with a $5,000 tax credit over two years.

Economy

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

Energy & the Environment

The candidate's website says, "Bill Graham sued the federal government on behalf of United States Marines and their families who got cancer because the Department of Defense did nothing to fix Camp Lejeune’s contaminated water system."

Sued the federal government on behalf of United States Marines and their families who got cancer because the Department of Defense did nothing to fix Camp Lejeune’s contaminated water system.

- Sued the federal government on behalf of United States Marines and their families who got cancer because the Department of Defense did nothing to fix Camp Lejeune’s contaminated water system.

Healthcare

Voting & Elections

The candidate's website says, "Increase mandatory prison terms for violent offenders."

Wants to increase mandatory prison terms for violent offenders.

The candidate's website says, "Death penalty for fentanyl dealers and human traffickers."

Wants to impose the death penalty for fentanyl dealers and human traffickers.

The candidate's website says, "Establish a statewide crime task force to assist local law enforcement in combating gangs and illegal drug activity so we can put an end to the violent acts these gangs carry out on innocent bystanders."

Plans to establish a statewide crime task force to assist local law enforcement in combating gangs and illegal drug activity. 

- Wants to increase mandatory prison terms for violent offenders.
- Wants to impose the death penalty for fentanyl dealers and human traffickers.
- Plans to establish a statewide crime task force to assist local law enforcement in combating gangs and illegal drug activity. 

Public Safety

The candidate's website says, "Establish a Parents Board of Education in each school district, which would have parents review and approve lesson plans, and would make all lesson plans available online. School administrators would be required to attend all PTA meetings."

Plans to establish a "Parents Board of Education" in each school district, which would have parents review and approve lesson plans, and would make all lesson plans available online. School administrators would be required to attend all PTA meetings.

The candidate's website says, "Emphasize education that teaches our children how to think, not what to think."

Wants to "emphasize education that teaches our children how to think, not what to think." Wants to limit politics in curriculum that is promoted by special interest groups. 

- Plans to establish a "Parents Board of Education" in each school district, which would have parents review and approve lesson plans, and would make all lesson plans available online. School administrators would be required to attend all PTA meetings.
- Wants to "emphasize education that teaches our children how to think, not what to think." Wants to limit politics in curriculum that is promoted by special interest groups. 

Education

The candidate's website says, "The “Graham Plan” emphasizes a proactive approach to safeguarding the state’s economic well-being and national security interests... Less than two months ago, Stein refused to respond to media inquiries when asked about a recent discovery that the Chinese Communist Party has an “intelligence service center” operating in Charlotte."

Said, "The “Graham Plan” emphasizes a proactive approach to safeguarding the state’s economic well-being and national security interests. "

The candidate's website says, "As Governor, Bill will change our state laws to make it illegal for the Chinese government, Chinese companies, or Chinese citizens to buy land in North Carolina."

Plans to change state laws to make it illegal for the Chinese government, Chinese companies, or Chinese citizens to buy land in North Carolina.

Said, "“As Governor, I’ll stand with Israel,” Bill Graham says in the ad. “I always have.”"

Said, “As Governor, I’ll stand with Israel.. I always have."

Is vocally Pro-Israel and Anti-Chinese involvement in North Carolina. 

- Said, "The “Graham Plan” emphasizes a proactive approach to safeguarding the state’s economic well-being and national security interests. "
- Plans to change state laws to make it illegal for the Chinese government, Chinese companies, or Chinese citizens to buy land in North Carolina.
- Said, “As Governor, I’ll stand with Israel.. I always have."
- Is vocally Pro-Israel and Anti-Chinese involvement in North Carolina. 

Foreign Policy and Immigration

Twitter

Facebook

Bill Graham

As of February 5, 2024, Bill Graham’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Bill Graham sued the federal government on behalf of United States Marines and their families who got cancer because the Department of Defense did nothing to fix Camp Lejeune’s contaminated water system.

- Bill Graham sued the federal government on behalf of United States Marines and their families who got cancer because the Department of Defense did nothing to fix Camp Lejeune’s contaminated water system.

"The “Graham Plan” emphasizes a proactive approach to safeguarding the state’s economic well-being and national security interests. 

Said, “As Governor, I’ll stand with Israel." “I always have.”

- "The “Graham Plan” emphasizes a proactive approach to safeguarding the state’s economic well-being and national security interests. 
- Plans to change state laws to make it illegal for the Chinese government, Chinese companies, or Chinese citizens to buy land in North Carolina.
- Said, “As Governor, I’ll stand with Israel." “I always have.”
- Is vocally Pro-Israel and Anti-Chinese involvement in North Carolina. 

Bill Graham is a practicing attorney and business entrepreneur. He has experience as a criminal prosecutor and has served on the board of The Jesse Helms Center as Secretary of the Board of Directors. Additionally, he has worked on the U.S. Agriculture Committee for Senator Helms.

As of February 5, 2024, Bill Graham’s website did not contain information on this issue and Bill Graham did not complete our questionnaire.

The candidate's website says, "No state income tax on retirees who are drawing social security benefits if they choose to stay in the workforce... by easing the tax burden during retirement years."

The candidate's website says, "Outside of his law practice, Bill is a successful businessman who is deeply committed to North Carolina’s economic growth... Bill has a remarkable track record as the sole venture capitalist in multiple businesses at the forefront of transitioning our economy into the future... He has been a key player in the development of for-profit research companies, located right here at the North Carolina Research Campus in Kannapolis, which aim to improve quality of life and healthcare services..."

The candidate's website says, "The 30-second spot... begins with a poignant scene from the now-closed Canton Mills... He emphasizes that this once-thriving facility no longer exists because “China shut it down,” leading to layoffs of thousands of hardworking North Carolina citizens."

The candidate's website says, "Liberals in Raleigh have let taxes spiral out of control for far too long. Bill Graham is committed to providing economic relief to working families and retirees who are having their budgets hammered by Bidenomics."

The candidate's website says, "Salisbury, NC — Republican candidate for Governor Bill Graham has launched a powerful new campaign ad that sheds light on the detrimental effects of China’s influence on North Carolina’s industries and workforce."

The candidate's website says, "Providing Immediate Tax Relief and Restoring the American Dream"

- The candidate's website says, "Eliminate the state income tax on any overtime pay."
- The candidate's website says, "Repeal the local food tax. This tax generates just over $400 million a year, and counties can be made whole out of the state’s general sales tax revenues."
- The candidate's website says, "Provide North Carolina residents who are first-time homebuyers with a $5,000 tax credit over the course of two years."
- The candidate's website says, "No state income tax on retirees who are drawing social security benefits if they choose to stay in the workforce... by easing the tax burden during retirement years."
- The candidate's website says, "Outside of his law practice, Bill is a successful businessman who is deeply committed to North Carolina’s economic growth... Bill has a remarkable track record as the sole venture capitalist in multiple businesses at the forefront of transitioning our economy into the future... He has been a key player in the development of for-profit research companies, located right here at the North Carolina Research Campus in Kannapolis, which aim to improve quality of life and healthcare services..."
- The candidate's website says, "The 30-second spot... begins with a poignant scene from the now-closed Canton Mills... He emphasizes that this once-thriving facility no longer exists because “China shut it down,” leading to layoffs of thousands of hardworking North Carolina citizens."
- The candidate's website says, "Liberals in Raleigh have let taxes spiral out of control for far too long. Bill Graham is committed to providing economic relief to working families and retirees who are having their budgets hammered by Bidenomics."
- The candidate's website says, "Salisbury, NC — Republican candidate for Governor Bill Graham has launched a powerful new campaign ad that sheds light on the detrimental effects of China’s influence on North Carolina’s industries and workforce."
- The candidate's website says, "Providing Immediate Tax Relief and Restoring the American Dream"

- The candidate's website says, "Bill Graham sued the federal government on behalf of United States Marines and their families who got cancer because the Department of Defense did nothing to fix Camp Lejeune’s contaminated water system."

The candidate's website says, "As a former prosecutor, Bill Graham has firsthand experience ... As Governor, Bill Graham will ... give local law enforcement the tools they need to get violent offenders off our streets and into jail where they belong."

The candidate's website says, "I stand firmly against antisemitism in all its forms, and I call on the UNC Board of Governors to thoroughly investigate this incident and take appropriate action to ensure the safety and well-being of students at UNC," Graham said. "Parents should always have confidence that universities are fostering appropriate campus environments for Jewish students..."

- The candidate's website says, "Increase mandatory prison terms for violent offenders."
- The candidate's website says, "Death penalty for fentanyl dealers and human traffickers."
- The candidate's website says, "Establish a statewide crime task force to assist local law enforcement in combating gangs and illegal drug activity so we can put an end to the violent acts these gangs carry out on innocent bystanders."
- The candidate's website says, "As a former prosecutor, Bill Graham has firsthand experience ... As Governor, Bill Graham will ... give local law enforcement the tools they need to get violent offenders off our streets and into jail where they belong."
- The candidate's website says, "I stand firmly against antisemitism in all its forms, and I call on the UNC Board of Governors to thoroughly investigate this incident and take appropriate action to ensure the safety and well-being of students at UNC," Graham said. "Parents should always have confidence that universities are fostering appropriate campus environments for Jewish students..."

The candidate's website says, "Bring North Carolina’s top industry leaders together with our public university management team to improve the coursework industries need to be taught in our universities to ensure college graduates are prepared to meet the needs of today’s workforce."

The candidate's website says, "Invest in the educators who teach our children and ensure a highly qualified teacher is in every classroom across North Carolina."

The candidate's website says, "As Governor, Bill Graham will show up for parents every day and champion efforts to engage and empower parents, ensure school funding follows the student, invest in teachers, and equip our students to compete at every level."

The candidate's website says, "Bill Graham strongly denounced such language and called for an immediate investigation into the event by the Board of Governors, questioning the university’s commitment to providing a safe environment for Jewish students."

The candidate's website says, "The news of the antisemitic, UNC-sponsored event surfaces amid national controversy over ... Harvard President Claudine Gay’s lack of support for Jewish students ... as well as the ousting of the University of Pennsylvania’s president over her refusal to address anti-semitism. Since the Oct. 7 terrorist attacks, there have been concerns across the country over anti-semitism on college campuses."

The candidate's website says, "Protect our students from partisan and politicized curriculum pushed by special interest groups."

The candidate's website says, "UNC-Chapel Hill must take swift and decisive action to address the repugnant antisemitic behavior that occurred during this event... It is unacceptable that this event was sponsored by the University and that UNC professors affirmed the antisemitic comments and went so far as to organize the event.”"

The candidate's website says, "This is starting to become a pattern at one of our state’s most prestigious universities, and it must be addressed."

- The candidate's website says, "Establish a Parents Board of Education in each school district, which would have parents review and approve lesson plans, and would make all lesson plans available online. School administrators would be required to attend all PTA meetings."
- The candidate's website says, "Bring North Carolina’s top industry leaders together with our public university management team to improve the coursework industries need to be taught in our universities to ensure college graduates are prepared to meet the needs of today’s workforce."
- The candidate's website says, "Invest in the educators who teach our children and ensure a highly qualified teacher is in every classroom across North Carolina."
- The candidate's website says, "Emphasize education that teaches our children how to think, not what to think."
- The candidate's website says, "As Governor, Bill Graham will show up for parents every day and champion efforts to engage and empower parents, ensure school funding follows the student, invest in teachers, and equip our students to compete at every level."
- The candidate's website says, "Bill Graham strongly denounced such language and called for an immediate investigation into the event by the Board of Governors, questioning the university’s commitment to providing a safe environment for Jewish students."
- The candidate's website says, "The news of the antisemitic, UNC-sponsored event surfaces amid national controversy over ... Harvard President Claudine Gay’s lack of support for Jewish students ... as well as the ousting of the University of Pennsylvania’s president over her refusal to address anti-semitism. Since the Oct. 7 terrorist attacks, there have been concerns across the country over anti-semitism on college campuses."
- The candidate's website says, "Protect our students from partisan and politicized curriculum pushed by special interest groups."
- The candidate's website says, "UNC-Chapel Hill must take swift and decisive action to address the repugnant antisemitic behavior that occurred during this event... It is unacceptable that this event was sponsored by the University and that UNC professors affirmed the antisemitic comments and went so far as to organize the event.”"
- The candidate's website says, "This is starting to become a pattern at one of our state’s most prestigious universities, and it must be addressed."

The candidate's website says, "When our men and women in uniform were fighting for their health and their future, Bill Graham stood up for America’s Marines and their families who suffered from cancer because their government did nothing."

The candidate's website says, "China’s infiltration of North Carolina has gone on for too long," Graham declares in the ad... Graham, drawing on his experience as an attorney, highlights a significant achievement in halting a Chinese company from dumping toxins onto North Carolina farmland."

The candidate's website says, "The 30-second spot... begins by remembering October 7, 2023, when Hamas terrorists killed more Jews than any day since the Holocaust... The imagery underscores the importance of America’s commitment to Israel and the Jewish people."

The candidate's website says, "I’ll make sure China can’t buy property in our state," Graham says... "Let’s tell China that North Carolina isn’t for sale."

The candidate's website says, "Bill Graham Leads Charge to ‘Stop China’ in New Ad Campaign"

The candidate's website says, "Bill Graham Releases New Ad Comparing His Record of Supporting Israel to Mark Robinson’s Record of Antisemitism"

The candidate's website says, "BILL GRAHAM LEADS CHARGE TO ‘STOP CHINA’ IN NEW AD CAMPAIGN"

The candidate's website says, "BILL GRAHAM RELEASES NEW AD COMPARING HIS RECORD OF SUPPORTING ISRAEL TO MARK ROBINSON’S RECORD OF ANTISEMITISM"

- The candidate's website says, "When our men and women in uniform were fighting for their health and their future, Bill Graham stood up for America’s Marines and their families who suffered from cancer because their government did nothing."
- The candidate's website says, "China’s infiltration of North Carolina has gone on for too long," Graham declares in the ad... Graham, drawing on his experience as an attorney, highlights a significant achievement in halting a Chinese company from dumping toxins onto North Carolina farmland."
- The candidate's website says, "The 30-second spot... begins by remembering October 7, 2023, when Hamas terrorists killed more Jews than any day since the Holocaust... The imagery underscores the importance of America’s commitment to Israel and the Jewish people."
- The candidate's website says, "The “Graham Plan” emphasizes a proactive approach to safeguarding the state’s economic well-being and national security interests... Less than two months ago, Stein refused to respond to media inquiries when asked about a recent discovery that the Chinese Communist Party has an “intelligence service center” operating in Charlotte."
- The candidate's website says, "As Governor, Bill will change our state laws to make it illegal for the Chinese government, Chinese companies, or Chinese citizens to buy land in North Carolina."
- The candidate's website says, "I’ll make sure China can’t buy property in our state," Graham says... "Let’s tell China that North Carolina isn’t for sale."
- The candidate's website says, "Bill Graham Leads Charge to ‘Stop China’ in New Ad Campaign"
- The candidate's website says, "Bill Graham Releases New Ad Comparing His Record of Supporting Israel to Mark Robinson’s Record of Antisemitism"
- The candidate's website says, "BILL GRAHAM LEADS CHARGE TO ‘STOP CHINA’ IN NEW AD CAMPAIGN"
- The candidate's website says, "BILL GRAHAM RELEASES NEW AD COMPARING HIS RECORD OF SUPPORTING ISRAEL TO MARK ROBINSON’S RECORD OF ANTISEMITISM"
- Said, "“As Governor, I’ll stand with Israel,” Bill Graham says in the ad. “I always have.”"

- The Governor is the chief executive of the state and is tasked with faithfully carrying out the laws of the state. 
- The Governor can advocate for their legislative agenda. They also can veto legislation passed by the state legislature. However, a supermajority in the state legislature can vote to adopt a bill despite the Governor's veto. 
- The Governor appoints more than 350 statewide boards and commissions. The Governor appoints department heads, who make up the Cabinet. 
- The Governor is elected for a four-year term, with a limit of two consecutive terms. The governor must be at least 30 years old, a citizen of the U.S. for five years, and a resident of North Carolina for two years immediately preceding the election. 

The chief executive of the state, who plays a significant role in the laws made every year.