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Jesse Thomas
REPUBLICAN
Jesse Thomas is running for North Carolina Secretary of State, Republican Primary.
Political background
Jesse previously ran for U.S. Congress, but did not win. He was also an alternate delegate to the Republican National Convention from Colorado.
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Candidate website
Professional background
Jesse is the former CEO of Healthy Blue at Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina. He has over 30 years of executive leadership experience in healthcare, including serving as the Chief Administrator for the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services’ Office of Healthcare Purchasing. He's also worked as a health plan CEO in multiple markets, states, and regions.
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Candidate website
Personal background
Jesse has a bachelor's degree in Pre-Med and Psych from the University of Illinois-Chicago, and then went to Eastern Michigan University and Houston Christian University for graduate studies in business & accounting and psychology respectively. He also went to the University of North Carolina at Pembroke for graduate studies in economics. He is involved in a number of community service positions, such as being involved with the NC Child Board and the North Carolina Forward Party movement.
Small Businesses
As of January 31, 2024, Jesse Thomas’s website did not contain information on this issue.
Economy
- Wants to collaborate with the Council of Government and other stakeholders to expand Medicaid for economic benefits in the state.
- Advocates for "public-private partnerships across all sectors of our economy" by promoting market expansion and attraction of new businesses.
- Plans to create a delegation of elected officials with the goal of making the state "the premier destination for business in the United States."
- Supports the passing of tax reduction and relief policies, such as achieving zero percent state income tax by 2028 especially for senior citizens, teachers and active military.
Voting & Elections
As of January 31, 2024, Jesse Thomas’s website did not contain information on this issue.
Administration
- Plans to implement term limits for Secretary of State in North Carolina.
Sources:
Candidate website
