Lillington, NC – Jheri Hardaway officially filed her Notice of Candidacy today with the North Carolina State Board of Elections, formally announcing her bid for the North Carolina State Senate, District 12. Hardaway, a dedicated journalist for The Carolinian News and a community event organizer, is challenging three-term Republican incumbent Jim Burgin.
Writer, educator, and current Third Vice Chair of the Harnett County Democratic Party, Hardaway is running on a platform centered on Protecting the Will of the People and the guiding principle: "Putting People First. Period!"
“Today, I am proud to take this crucial step to represent the people of Harnett, Lee, and NE Sampson Counties,” said Jheri Hardaway. “Harnett County is growing and changing, and so should the representation. My campaign, The Committee to Elect Jheri Hardaway, is putting the immediate needs of residents of District 12 first. I am all about the people's business, and our agenda is to push for healthcare for all, investments in schools and education, and living wage jobs; the elements of our society that improve our collective well-being.”
Jheri Hardaway, also known as Visionary Jheri or Ms Jheri Worldwide, is focused on people and measurable progress. “My experience as an educator, journalist, and organizer is all about clear communication, critical thinking, and effective execution,” Hardaway added. “We need a State Senator who brings vision and hustle to Raleigh, and who will never forget that they work for the people of this district who need opportunity. We are focused on improving our collective well-being and creating space for the new growth alongside our strong roots.”
About Jheri Hardaway
Jheri Hardaway is a resident of Dunn, North Carolina, and has been an active, innovative, and motivating member of the community. She writes for The Carolinian News, is an adjunct professor. She currently serves as the Third Vice Chair of the Harnett County Democratic Party. Hardaway is running to “Be the change she wants to see in the General Assembly to ensure District 12 has a strong advocate.”
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