Meet the Candidates

Since 2017, Run for Something has endorsed over 3,500 candidates across all 50 states and D.C.
Since 2017, we have elected over 1,000 candidates across 48 states

North Carolina Candidates

Run for Something is working with hundreds of young diverse progressives running for local office for the first time. Find one in your community and support their campaign.

2024 Candidates

Nida Allam
County Board, At-Large, Durham, NC
Nida made history in 2020 by becoming the first Muslim woman elected to public office in North Carolina when she joined the Durham County...
Allen Buansi
State House, District 56, NC
Allen is a candidate for re-election to the N.C. State House, driven by his commitment to an affordable, accessible, and inclusive North...
Courtney Bullock
Register of Deeds, Franklin County, NC
Courtney, a candidate for Register of Deeds, is dedicated to reforming the office for increased transparency and efficiency. With a focus on...
Kendrick Cunningham
State Senate, District 41, NC
Kendrick is a candidate for Senate District 41 with a mission to enhance funding for diverse housing, public transportation, and public...
Tanneshia Dukes
State House, District 59, NC
Tanneshia Dukes is a dedicated public servant and advocate for the community of North Carolina. With previous experience as an assistant...
Kendall Fields
County Board, District B, Forsyth County, NC
Kendall, a proud lifelong resident of Forsyth County, North Carolina, has a diverse background that has shaped his perspective on life in the...
Sydnie Hutchinson
State House, District 108, NC
Sydnie, a native of North Carolina and a paralegal, is a candidate for NC House of Representatives, District 108. With an Associates degree...
Christina Jones
City Council, District E, Raleigh, NC
Christina is a dedicated member of the Raleigh City Council, seeking re-election to continue serving the community. With a strong emphasis on...
Gabriel Kussin
Judge, District 24, Guilford County, NC
Gabriel is a candidate for District Court Judge in Guilford County, driven by his unwavering belief in treating every individual with...
Jordan Lopez
State House, District 112, NC
Jordan is a lifelong resident of East Charlotte and brings his deep-rooted love for his city to his role as the Representative for District...
Antoine Marshall
State House, District 33, NC
Antoine, a Raleigh resident for 26 years, has a strong connection to the community. After graduating from Wake County Public Schools and...
Cristóbal Palmer
Town Council, Carrboro, NC
Cristóbal attended Carrboro Elementary School and knows how Carrboro has changed over the years. He currently resides in Carrboro with his...
Dante Pittman
State House, District 24, NC
Dante, a proud native of Wilson County, has deep roots in the community, with his family having a long-standing presence in the area. After...
Millicent Rogers
School Board, Consolidated District B, Durham, NC
Millicent is an experienced and dedicated advocate for public education currently serving on the Durham Public Schools Board of Education....
Dr Terrance Ruth
Mayor, Raleigh, NC
Dr. Terrance Ruth, a dedicated professor with a PhD in policy, is committed to driving positive change in under-resourced communities. With a...
Parker Sloan
County Board, District 3, Buncombe County, NC
Since joining County Commission in 2020, Parker, a progressive Democrat, has fought for increased local supplement pay for teachers,...
Caleb Theodros
State Senate, District 41, NC
Caleb, a candidate for the District 41 seat in the North Carolina Senate, draws on his Eritrean heritage and Charlotte upbringing to advocate...
Reese Wamsley
Wake Soil and Water Conservation District Board, At-Large, NC
Reese learned the importance of conserving natural resources through scouting activities in his youth. He now applies these principles to his...

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Calvin Deutschbein
School Board / Board of Education for Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools (3 seats open), NC
Calvin Deutschbein is a rising third year Ph.D. student in Computer Science at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He has...

2000 Candidates

Terry Brown
North Carolina House of Representatives, District 92, NC
Terry is an attorney, husband and lifelong North Carolinian running to be a progressive voice for his neighbors in Southwest Mecklenburg...