2025 North Carolina Partisan Primary

Democrat

Libertarian

Republican

James (J R) Gorham

James is from Falkland, North Carolina. He lives with his wife, Barbara, and their three children, Tony, Jamie, and Joshua, in Kernersville.

James is a retired vice president at First Citizens Bank. He previously served as the director of special projects at the North Carolina Department of Public Safety. 

James previously served as the Commissioner of Juvenile Justice for North Carolina. 

As of July 22, 2025, James (J R) Gorham did not have a website or any information online.

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Buket Urgen

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Economy

Supports public/private partnerships to leverage private sector expertise and efficiencies in delivering facilities and services.

Public Services

Housing & Urban Development

Supports providing the police department with the best training and equipment.

Public Safety

Supports using taxpayer funds for community projects, but emphasizes the need for accountability and transparency in spending and operations.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Education

Randall T. Pegram

Sarah Jane Sabanis

Sarah Jane Sabanis is a newcomer running for Kernersville Alderperson in the Democratic Primary. 

As of July 22, 2025, Sarah Jane Sabanis did not have a website or any information online.

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