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Sandy Smith (North Carolina Republican Politician)
editSandy Smith | |
|---|---|
| Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 15, 1985 |
| Political party | Republican |
| Education | East Carolina University |
| Profession | Business executive |
Sandy Smith, a Republican, contested the election for the U.S. House of Representatives in North Carolina's 1st Congressional District. She was defeated in the Republican primary held on March 5, 2024.
Early Life and Education
editSandy Smith earned a bachelor's degree from East Carolina University in 2017[1]. Her professional background encompasses roles as a business executive, entrepreneur, and real estate investor[2]
Elections
edit2024
editSee also:
Incumbent Donald Davis, along with Laurie Buckhout and Tom Bailey, is competing in the general election for the U.S. House of Representatives from North Carolina's 1st congressional district on November 5, 2024.
| Candidate |
|---|
| Donald Davis |
| Laurie Buckhout |
| Tom Bailey |
Laurie Buckhout emerged victorious over Sandy Smith in the Republican primary for North Carolina's 1st Congressional District, which took place on March 5, 2024
| Candidate | % | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Laurie Buckhout | 53.5 | 33893 |
| Sandy Smith | 46.5 | 29471 |
- Christine Villaverde (R)
- Fred Von Canon (R)
The Democratic primary election was called off, allowing incumbent Donald Davis to proceed directly to the general election for the U.S. House of Representatives in North Carolina's 1st Congressional District.
- Brian Moutoux (D)
The Libertarian primary election was canceled, allowing Tom Bailey to advance directly to the general election for the U.S. House of Representatives in North Carolina's 1st Congressional District.
Sandy Smith received endorsements from the following individuals and organizations:
- U.S. Representative Bob Good (R)
- Veterans for America First
Sandy Smith committed to the following pledges:
- Taxpayer Protection Pledge, endorsed by Americans for Tax Reform
2022
editSee also:
Donald Davis defeated Sandy Smith in the general election for U.S. House North Carolina District 1 on November 8, 2022.
| Candidate | % | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Donald Davis | 52.4 | 134,996 |
| Sandy Smith | 47.6 | 122,780 |
- Eshan Patel (Independent)
On May 17, 2022, Donald Davis won the Democratic primary for the U.S. House of Representatives from North Carolina's 1st congressional district, defeating Erica Smith, Jason Spriggs, and Jullian Bishop Sr.
| Candidate | % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| Donald Davis | 63.2 | 42693 |
| Erica Smith | 31.1 | 21012 |
| Jason Spriggs | 3.1 | 2123 |
| Jullian Bishop Sr. | 2.6 | 1752 |
The following candidates participated in the Republican primary for U.S. House North Carolina District 1 on May 17, 2022.
| Candidate | % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| Sandy Smith | 31.4 | 13621 |
| Sandy Roberson | 26.7 | 11603 |
| Billy Strickland | 13.9 | 6050 |
| Brend Roberson | 13.8 | 5992 |
| Brad Murphy | 9.5 | 4128 |
| Will Aiken | 3.0 | 1285 |
| Ernest Reeves | 1.2 | 523 |
| Henry Williams | 0.5 | 202 |
2020
editU.S. House
editSee also:
On November 3, 2020, incumbent G.K. Butterfield won the general election for the U.S. House of Representatives in North Carolina's 1st District, overcoming Sandy Smith.
| Candidate | % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| G.K. Butterfield (D) | 54.2 | 188,870 |
| Sandy Smith (R) | 45.8 | 159,748 |
The Democratic primary election was called off, allowing incumbent G.K. Butterfield to proceed directly to the general election for the U.S. House of Representatives in North Carolina's 1st Congressional District.
- Deandre Carter (D)
In the Republican primary for North Carolina's 1st Congressional District held on March 3, 2020, Sandy Smith emerged victorious over Michele Nix, James Glisson (who had unofficially withdrawn), and Ethan Baca.
| Candidate | % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| Sandy Smith | 77.3 | 39,140 |
| Michele Nix | 9.9 | 4,030 |
| James Glisson | 7.4 | 3,031 |
| Ethan Baca | 5.4 | 2,206 |
US Senate
editSee also:
In the general election for the U.S. Senate from North Carolina on November 3, 2020, incumbent Thom Tillis won against Cal Cunningham, Shannon Bray, and Kevin E. Hayes.
| Candidate | % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| Thom Tills | 49.7 | 2665,598 |
| Cal Cunningham | 46.9 | 2569,965 |
| Shannon Bray | 3.1 | 171,571 |
| Kevin E.Hayes | 1.2 | 67,818 |
- Jeremy Thomas
In the Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate from North Carolina on March 3, 2020, Cal Cunningham emerged victorious against Erica Smith, Trevor Fuller, Steve Swenson, and Atul Goel.
| Candidate | % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| Cal Cunningham | 56.9 | 717,941 |
| Erica Smith | 34.8 | 438,969 |
| Trevor Fuller | 3.8 | 48,168 |
| Steve Swenson | 2.7 | 33,741 |
| Atul Goel | 1.8 | 22,226 |
- Steve Williams (D)
- Eva Lee (D)
- Eric Mansfield (D)
- Katherine Bell-Moore (D)
In the Republican primary for the U.S. Senate from North Carolina on March 3, 2020, incumbent Thom Tillis secured victory over Paul Wright, Larry Holmquist, and Sharon Hudson.
| Candidate | % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| Thoms Tillis | 78.1 | 608,943 |
| Paul Wright | 7.6 | 58,908 |
| Larry Holmquist | 7.4 | 57,356 |
| Sharon Hudson | 7.0 | 54,651 |
- Sandy Smith (R)
- Garland Tucker III (R)
The Constitution primary election was canceled, allowing Kevin E. Hayes to advance directly to the general election for the U.S. Senate from North Carolina.
The Libertarian primary election was canceled, enabling Shannon Bray to move forward to the general election for the U.S. Senate from North Carolina.
Sandy Smith received endorsements from:
- U.S. Representative Mark Walker (R)
- Bishop E.W. Jackson
- Supported by the National Association for Gun Rights.
2019
editIn the special general election for North Carolina's 3rd Congressional District held on September 10, 2019, Gregory Murphy emerged victorious over Allen Thomas, Greg Holt, and Tim Harris.
| Candidate | % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| Gregory Murphy (R) | 61.7 | 70,407 |
| Allen Thomas (D) | 37.5 | 42,738 |
| Greg Holt (Constitution Party) | 0.4 | 507 |
| Tim Harris (L) | 0.3 | 394 |
In the special Republican primary runoff for North Carolina's 3rd Congressional District on July 9, 2019, Gregory Murphy won against Joan Perry.
| Candidate | % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| Gregory Murphy | 59.7 | 21,481 |
| Joan Perry | 40.3 | 14,530 |
The following candidates participated in the special Democratic primary for the U.S. House of Representatives in North Carolina's 3rd Congressional District on April 30, 2019:
| Header text | Header text | Header text |
|---|---|---|
| Allen Thomas | 50.0 | 12,933 |
| Richard Bew | 25.2 | 6,532 |
| Dana Outlaw | 12.6 | 3,268 |
| Isaiah Johnson | 6.9 | 1,774 |
| Gregory Humphrey | 2.7 | 695 |
| Ernest Reeves | 2.6 | 683 |
- Ollie Nelson (D)
The following candidates are enrolled special Republican primary for U.S. House North Carolina District 3 on April 30, 2019.
| Candidate | % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| Gregory Murphy | 22.5 | 9,530 |
| Joan Perry | 15.4 | 6,536 |
| Phillip Shepard | 12.1 | 5,101 |
| Michael Speciale | 9.5 | 4,022 |
| Phil Law | 8.7 | 3,690 |
| Eric Rouse | 7.7 | 3,258 |
| Jeff Moore | 5.4 | 2,280 |
| Francis De Luca | 3.9 | 1,670 |
| Celeste Cairns | 3.5 | 1,467 |
| Chimer Davis Clark Jr. | 2.6 | 1,092 |
| Michele Nix | 2.2 | 915 |
| Graham Boyd | 2.1 | 897 |
| Paul Beaumont | 1.9 | 805 |
| Mike Payment | 1.3 | 537 |
| Don Cox | 0.6 | 251 |
| Kevin Baiko | 0.4 | 171 |
| Gary Ceres | 0.3 | 108 |
- Sandy Smith (R)
On April 30, 2019, Tim Harris emerged victorious over Shannon Bray in the special Libertarian primary for the U.S. House of Representatives in North Carolina's 3rd Congressional District.
| Candidate | % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| Tim Harris | 56.0 | 75 |
| Shannon Bray | 44.0 | 59 |
Campaign Themes
editThe Campaign Website of Smith has the following materials.
LIFE
editSandy Smith holds the view that life begins at conception. If elected as Congresswoman, she pledges to advocate tirelessly for the protection and defense of the sanctity of life, including that of the unborn.
GUNS
editAs emphasized by our founders, the right of individuals to keep and bear arms must not be infringed. As a proud gun owner with a North Carolina concealed carry permit, I believe that self-defense is a fundamental human right and will diligently work to protect our 2nd Amendment rights.
ELECTION INTEGRITY
editA functioning democracy relies on the integrity of our elections. To restore confidence, we should make voter ID mandatory, eliminate universal mail-in ballots, and restrict absentee voting to active military members stationed abroad and senior citizens. Additionally, we should implement annual cleaning and auditing of voter rolls, abolish extended voting periods, and ensure that all absentee ballots are received by the day before the election.
ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION
editTo address lawlessness and enhance national security, Sandy Smith supports President Trump’s border wall and robust border security measures. It is essential to complete the wall, end chain migration, and resolve the crisis at the southern border.
ENERGY
editAchieving energy independence is vital for protecting our national security. The closure of the Keystone pipeline resulted in the loss of thousands of well-paying jobs and diminished the United States' position in global energy markets. Policies like the "Green New Deal" are viewed as detrimental and could harm America's interests.
LAW & ORDER
editEvery American deserves to live in a safe and secure community where they can rely on the police for assistance when needed. We must reject the radical left's anti-police rhetoric, as calls to defund the police are both reckless and dangerous. Sandy Smith fully supports our law enforcement and stand with all of our dedicated officers.
BUDGET
editSandy Smith is committed to pursuing fiscally responsible budgetary policies. The current trajectory of excessive taxation and spending is unsustainable. To restore fiscal stability, She believes that substantial budget and tax cuts are necessary.
EDUCATION
editSandy Smith supports School Choice, believing that every child deserves access to a quality education regardless of their zip code or family’s financial situation. She advocates for parents to be the primary decision-makers regarding their child's education, rather than the government.
OUR CONSTITUTION
editSandy Smith will uphold and defend the Constitution as it is written, rather than adapting it to the preferences of the Left. She is committed to protecting free speech and our liberties while resisting the radical Left’s “Cancel Culture.”
FIGHTING FOR SMALL BUSINESS
editSandy Smith believes that all businesses should be allowed to reopen. She argues that current government overreach has resulted in the loss of thousands of small businesses and jobs. She advocates for providing every business, especially small businesses, with the opportunity to succeed, as they are essential to America's economy.
HEALTHCARE
editSandy Smith believes that healthcare should prioritize the patient and operate within a free and open market. She strongly supports increasing competition across state lines to reduce healthcare costs for North Carolinians and to encourage new providers to establish themselves in smaller towns.
Sandy Smith proudly supports medical freedom, opposing all mandates. She believes that healthcare decisions should be made between individuals and their doctors, not by the government.
OUR MILITARY
editSandy Smith believes we must always stand up for and support the men and women who serve in our military and protect our freedoms. She is committed to backing our service members both on and off the battlefield and ensuring that veterans receive the highest level of care, vowing to fight tirelessly on their behalf.
| Year | Office | Status | Contributions | Expenditures |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | U.S. House North Carolina District 1 | Lost Primary | $944,790 | $946,703 |
| 2022 | U.S. House North Carolina District 1 | Lost General | $2,187,047 | $2,194,827 |
| 2020 | U.S. House North Carolina District 1 | Lost General | $1,703,669 | $1,683,099 |
| 2020 | U.S. House North Carolina District | Withdrew primary | $0 | Not Available |
| Grant Total | $4,835,507 | $4,824,628 |
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