James Robertson has a bachelor's degree in communications from Shaw University and a master's degree from North Carolina Central University. 

James is a member of the North Carolina House of Representatives. He works at the North Carolina legislature, where he has been since January 13, 2021. He previously worked at Wake Technical Community College as senior dean and chief campus operations officer for the Western Wake campus, and served as mayor of Knightdale, NC from 2015 to 2019.

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James previously worked at Wake Technical Community College as senior dean and chief campus operations officer for the Western Wake campus.

James A. Roberson is currently a member of the North Carolina House of Representatives representing District 39. He was appointed by Gov. Roy Cooper in January 2021 to replace former Representative Darren Jackson and subsequently elected to a full term in 2022, defeating Greg Jones. Prior to joining the state House, Roberson served as mayor of Knightdale, North Carolina, having been elected to that position in 2015 and 2019.

James is currently a member of the North Carolina House of Representatives, representing District 39. He was appointed in January 2021 and later elected to a full term in 2022. Prior to joining the state House, Roberson served as mayor of Knightdale, North Carolina, having been elected to that position in 2015 and 2019.

Supports legislation that identifies and invests in new industries to create high-paying jobs.

- Supports legislation that identifies and invests in new industries to create high-paying jobs.

Economy

Seeks to work on legislation that supports energy efficiency in the public and private sectors.

Wants to strengthen legislation that improves the environment and lowers energy costs through alternative energy sources.

- Seeks to work on legislation that supports energy efficiency in the public and private sectors.
- Wants to strengthen legislation that improves the environment and lowers energy costs through alternative energy sources.

Energy & the Environment

As of January 5, 2026, James A. Roberson’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Healthcare

Voting & Elections

Wants to work on legislation that supports public safety officers and prioritizes safe communities.

Advocates for legislation that focuses on preventive healthcare, health care accessibility, senior citizen’s outreach, and affordable housing.

- Wants to work on legislation that supports public safety officers and prioritizes safe communities.
- Advocates for legislation that focuses on preventive healthcare, health care accessibility, senior citizen’s outreach, and affordable housing.

Public Safety

Wants to advance sustainable initiatives that "deliver results" to schools.

Supports building strong partnerships with the government, the public sector, businesses, and industries for student success.

- Wants to advance sustainable initiatives that "deliver results" to schools.
- Supports competitive teacher pay.
- Supports building strong partnerships with the government, the public sector, businesses, and industries for student success.

Education

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James A. Roberson

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