2026 North Carolina General Election

2026 North Carolina Primary Election

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Allen Thomas Jr. - Ballotpedia

Allen Thomas earned his bachelor’s degree in rehabilitation services from East Carolina University and later completed graduate study in substance abuse and addiction counseling at Liberty University. He lives in Raeford, North Carolina, and has a child.

Allen Thomas Jr. is currently a member of the Hoke County Board of Commissioners. He was elected in 2014 and re-elected in 2018. He previously ran in the Democratic primary for North Carolina Senate in 2012 and for Lieutenant Governor of North Carolina in 2020, but did not win.

Supports raising the minimum wage in North Carolina.

For Candidate Allen Thomas on Issue economy: Supports a foundation-up economic development plan, opposing trickle-down economics.

Supports a foundation-up economic development plan, opposing trickle-down economics.

Supports fully funding daycare assistance to end the waiting list for the program.

- Supports raising the minimum wage in North Carolina.
- Supports a foundation-up economic development plan, opposing trickle-down economics.
- Supports fully funding daycare assistance to end the waiting list for the program.

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As of January 2, 2026, Allen Thomas did not have a website or any information online.

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Supports moving towards a cashless bail system for non-violent offenders.

Supports criminal justice reform emphasizing rehabilitation over punishment.

- Supports criminal justice reform emphasizing rehabilitation over punishment.

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Believes it is a sacred responsibility to take care of the planet.

Supports renewable energy and zero-net energy public buildings.

- Supports renewable energy and zero-net energy public buildings.

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Allen Thomas

Allen Thomas Jr. is originally from Pinehurst, North Carolina. He earned his bachelor’s degree in rehabilitation services from East Carolina University and later completed graduate study in substance abuse and addiction counseling at Liberty University. Thomas lives in Raeford, North Carolina.

- Supports renewable energy and zero-net energy public buildings.
- Opposes fracking, offshore drilling, and environmental deregulation

- Supports flood mitigation and climate-resilient infrastructure investment
- Supports using smart technology for emergency infrastructure and public safety alerts

- Supports criminal justice reform emphasizing rehabilitation over punishment.
- Supports gun safety measures including background checks and red-flag laws

- Supports expanding Medicaid to increase healthcare access.
- Advocates strengthening childcare and social support programs

- Links affordable housing to wage policy and economic inequality
- Supports eviction prevention and housing stability programs

Allen currently works as an end of life specialist at Carolina Donor Services. He previously worked as a counselor at Louisburg College and as a juvenile youth counselor for the State of North Carolina.

- Supports gun safety measures including background checks and red-flag laws

As of January 2, 2026, Allen Thomas’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Deborah McMillan-Evans is from Hoke County, North Carolina. She has an associate's degree in human services technology from Sandhills Community College, an associate's degree in early childhood from Fayetteville Technical Community College, and a bachelor's degree in early childhood education from Ashford University. She is a wife, mother, and grandmother. She is the pastor and founder of Kingdom of Glory Ministries, Inc.

Deborah is a businesswoman. She owns two daycares in Hoke County: Little Angels Childcare and Garden of Eden Childcare. She has been in business for over 25 years. She is also the pastor and founder of Kingdom of Glory Ministries, Inc.

Deborah is a local business owner of two daycares in Hoke County. She has been in business for over 25 years.

As of January 2, 2026, Deborah McMillan-Evans’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Wants to address violence in Hoke County Schools.

Wants to implement "violence control" measures specifically within the Hoke County school system.

- Wants to implement "violence control" measures specifically within the Hoke County school system.

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Harry Southerland graduated from North Carolina State University and North Carolina Central University Law School.

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Supports attracting new businesses and supporting local entrepreneurs to create jobs and improve the economy.

Supports attracting new businesses and local entrepreneurs to "create jobs and improve our economy."

- Supports attracting new businesses and local entrepreneurs to "create jobs and improve our economy."

As of January 2, 2026, Harry Southerland did not have a website or any information online.

Supports a bill aimed at improving infrastructure in rural areas, enhancing roads and public transportation to facilitate access to jobs and services.

Supports a bill aimed at "enhancing roads and public transportation to facilitate access to jobs and services."

- Supports a bill aimed at "enhancing roads and public transportation to facilitate access to jobs and services."

Harry Southerland

As of January 2, 2026, Harry Southerland’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Ricky Locklear has lived in Hoke County for 35 years. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps for 10 years.

Ricky currently works as the owner and operator of Locklear and Locklear Auto, a local business he has run for 15 years. His professional background is defined by his military service and his experience as a local business owner in Hoke County.

Ricky’s campaign for Hoke County commissioner is his first run for public office.

As of January 2, 2026, Ricky Locklear did not have a website or any information online.

Ricky Locklear

Ricky Locklear’s campaign for Hoke County commissioner is his first run for public office.

As of January 2, 2026, Ricky Locklear’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Tony Hunt is married. He studied at Campbell University.

Hunt is an administrator with the Lumbee Tribe.

Lumbee administrator pleads to lesser charges

Tony was previously an administrator with the Lumbee Tribe.

Tony is currently a Hoke County commissioner. He has served in this role for 12 years. He previously served as an administrator for the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina.

Hoke commissioner charged in domestic dispute

Tony is currently a Hoke County commissioner. He has served in this role for 12 years. 

As of January 2, 2026, Tony Hunt did not have a website or any information online.

Pleaded guilty to misdemeanor charges of refusing to listen to an officer's orders, threatening to kill his wife, and pointing a handgun at her.

- Pleaded guilty to misdemeanor charges of refusing to listen to an officer's orders, threatening to kill his wife, and pointing a handgun at her.

Tony Hunt

- Pleaded guilty to misdemeanor charges of refusing to listen to an officer's orders, threatening to kill his estranged wife and pointing a handgun at her.

As of January 2, 2026, Tony Hunt’s website did not contain information on this issue.

- County Commissioners create and pass laws at the county-level. These laws show up in very tangible ways, such as determining how much you pay property and sales tax rates, public transportation, and maintaining infrastructure.
- County Commissioners are responsible for preparing and passing the county budget. The budget determines how much funding goes to various public services, such as public transportation, law enforcement, repairing roads, and maintaining infrastructure.
- County Commissioners oversee the administrative duties of your county’s government to ensure the safety, comfort, and well-being of county residents.
- County Commissioners can create, change, or abolish offices, positions, departments that are not required by law. 
- County Commissioners are elected to 4-year terms, with no term limits. Typically, you only vote for the County Commissioner that represents your county commission district.

Creates new laws and passes the budget for your county.

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