Welcome! I grew up in a small town, Oxford, NC, just north of Raleigh. I am the daughter of a dairy farmer and librarian and the oldest of four. I understand the value of living in a rural community, but know it has its challenges as well, especially adapting to rapid growth.

Meet Brookey

I understand the value of living in a rural community, but know it has its challenges as well, especially adapting to rapid growth. I graduated from NCSU with a degree in Communications and have been in the financial industry for over 30 years, most recently as a client experience strategist.

My husband, Robert, and I have been married for 32 years and have 3 children, Tyler (wife, Maggie), Sydney (husband, Will), and Olivia. We moved to Hampstead in 2020 and our children followed us down shortly afterward.

Brookey Hardee grew up in Oxford, North Carolina. She graduated from North Carolina State University with a degree in communications. She lives in Hampstead with her husband, Robert; they have been married for 32 years and have three children.

Brookey most recently worked as a client experience strategist in the financial industry.

2026 North Carolina General Election

3. Championing Responsible Growth

Pender County is growing rapidly, and we must meet that growth with thoughtful planning. I advocate for careful spending that supports our residents and small business owners while actively protecting the natural resources that make our coastal community unique. We can grow our economy without losing our identity.

A Vision for Pender County: Smart Growth, Strong Schools

Advocates for careful spending that supports residents and small business owners.

- Advocates for careful spending that supports residents and small business owners.

Economy

Wants to build a strong, collaborative partnership with the Board of Education to ensure schools have the necessary resources, modern facilities, and support systems.

- Wants to build a strong, collaborative partnership with the Board of Education to ensure schools have the necessary resources, modern facilities, and support systems.

Public Services

3. Championing Responsible Growth

Pender County is growing rapidly, and we must meet that growth with thoughtful planning. I advocate for careful spending that supports our residents and small business owners while actively protecting the natural resources that make our coastal community unique.

Advocates for thoughtful planning to manage Pender County's rapid growth.

- Advocates for thoughtful planning to manage Pender County's rapid growth.

Housing & Urban Development

As of September 2, 2026, Brookey Hardee’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Public Safety

Transportation & Infrastructure

Advocates for protecting Pender County's natural resources while managing growth.

- Advocates for protecting Pender County's natural resources while managing growth.

Energy & the Environment

Brookey Hardee

Alejandra Gracias

Buket Urgen

Ryan Collins

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