2025 North Carolina Partisan Primary

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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.

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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. 

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

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

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

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

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Supports providing the police department with high-quality training and equipment.