Patricia Smith
What this job does: Your district's vote in the N.C. House of Representatives. Members write and vote on state laws and the state budget, and propose constitutional amendments like the ones on this ballot. A term is two years.
- Occupation
- Accountant; minister
Background
- Accountant for more than 41 years and a minister for more than 20 years. source: wunc.org
- Treasurer of the Martin County Democratic Party committee; past involvement with the NAACP and the Martin County Community Action board. source: wunc.org
- Won the March 2026 Democratic primary for House District 23 over six-term incumbent Shelly Willingham with 56% of the vote. source: wunc.org
- Previously ran for mayor. source: wunc.org
In their own words
What the candidate says they will work on, from their campaign site or their answers to news-outlet questionnaires. We list it as stated and do not rate it.
- Bring a hospital to Martin County source: wunc.org
- Pass a state budget and make sure allotted money reaches the area source: wunc.org
- Strengthen the public school system source: wunc.org
- Economic development that avoids health hazards and price gouging source: wunc.org
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