Gavin is from Durham, North Carolina. He attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He has a bachelor’s degree in American Indian and Indigenous Studies from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He has a master’s degree in higher education administration from North Carolina State University.

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Gavin Bell is from Durham. He has a bachelor’s degree in American Indian and Indigenous Studies from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a master’s degree in higher education administration from North Carolina State University.

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Gavin currently works as assistant director at North Carolina State University and as a speaker for ForCollegeForLife. He previously worked as a graduate assistant for North Carolina State University Housing.

Gavin Bell’s campaign for North Carolina State Senate District 11 is his first entry into politics.

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Gavin previously ran for House of Representatives in North Carolina's District 2 in 2022, but did not win. 

As of January 5, 2026, Gavin Bell did not have a website or any information online.

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As of January 5, 2026, Gavin Bell’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Gavin Bell is from Durham, North Carolina. He has a bachelor 27s degree in American Indian and Indigenous Studies from the University of North Carolina and a master 27s degree in higher education administration from North Carolina State University.

Gavin is an attorney at Flannery | Georgalis, where he is a senior associate. He previously worked as a graduate assistant in university housing and a graphic artist. He also served as a student counselor.

Gavin's campaign for North Carolina State Senator, District 11, is his first time running for public office.

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James is a senior pastor at Word Tabernacle Church. He previously served as a North Carolina state representative for House District 25. He is also the founder and chairman of The REACH Center, Inc., and a trustee of Elizabeth City State University. 

James previously served in the North Carolina House of Representatives, representing District 25. He served two terms from 2019 to 2023. He ran for re-election in 2022 but did not win.

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James is a senior pastor at Word Tabernacle Church. He previously served as a principal at Impact, a consulting firm, and as a trustee of Elizabeth City State University. He is also the founder and chairman of The REACH Center, Inc. 

James previously served two terms in the North Carolina House of Representatives, representing District 25. He was first elected in 2018 and served until 2022. He ran for re-election in 2022 but did not win. 

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Supports providing state-level tax incentives for small businesses that hire locally and offer apprenticeships.

Supports revitalizing historic business corridors in Rocky Mount, Henderson, and Louisburg.

Supports establishing community-based job training centers in partnership with local churches, providing wraparound services including childcare, transportation, and financial literacy.

Supports advocating for state funding to match federal workforce development grants, ensuring District 11 receives its fair share of the $73 million allocated for community college programs.

Supports creating the “Second Chance Workforce Initiative” to provide skills training and mentorship.

Supports partnering with local colleges to offer debt-free certification programs in healthcare, advanced manufacturing, and information technology.

Supports providing tuition-free technical training in high-demand fields such as healthcare and information technology.

Supports mobile food markets, community gardens, and nutrition education programs.

Supports fair housing enforcement and anti-discrimination measures.

Supports creating emergency rental assistance programs and eviction prevention services.

Supports partnering with local churches and nonprofits to provide financial literacy education and home ownership preparation programs.

Supports affordable housing development through public-private partnerships with faith communities.

Supports creating the “Homes and Hope Initiative” to provide down payment assistance.

Supports establishing the “Abundant Life Nutrition Program” to combine policy advocacy with community-based solutions.

Supports police-community partnerships while maintaining accountability through civilian oversight.

Supports eliminating barriers to employment from unpaid court debt.

Supports creating faith-based reentry programs that partner churches with formerly incarcerated individuals to provide mentorship, job placement, and housing assistance.

Supports expanding problem-solving courts, such as drug and mental health courts.

Supports eliminating probation supervision and community service fees.

Supports the establishment of community health centers in underserved areas of District 11.

Supports the “Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Initiative,” expanding doula services and midwifery care covered by Medicaid.

Supports equal insurance coverage for mental and physical health.

Supports increasing investment in mobile health units to serve rural and elderly populations.

Supports statewide coverage of mental health counselors in every public school.

Supports expanding access to dental care through Medicaid.

Supports increasing funding for health navigators to assist residents in accessing healthcare.

Supports defending against federal cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Medicaid.

Supports partnering with churches to provide health education and preventive care outreach.

Supports universal pre-kindergarten programs and community-based early childhood programs.

Supports expanding the North Carolina Teaching Fellows Program.

Supports advocating for changes to the teacher and counselor-to-student ratio.

Supports ensuring "full constitutional funding for public schools while maintaining quality school choice options."

Supports student debt relief and increasing Pell Grant funding.

Supports providing additional services for students, such as mental health support, nutrition programs, and after-school care.

Supports quality educational options while ensuring strong public school funding, and recognizes that 64% of African-American voters support expanded Opportunity Scholarships.

Supports environmental justice, saying it is "a sacred responsibility given to us since the Garden of Eden."

Supports making early voting more accessible by funding polling places in rural areas.

Supports establishing automatic voter registration at state agencies.

Lisa is from Nash County, North Carolina. She attended Southern Nash High School. She has an associate of arts degree from Peace College. She also has a bachelor’s degree in political science from North Carolina State University and completed the post graduate Legal Assistants Program at Meredith College. She attends Ridgecrest Worship Center.

Lisa Stone Barnes has a bachelor’s degree in political science from North Carolina State University and completed the post graduate Legal Assistants Program at Meredith College. She attends Ridgecrest Worship Center. She lives with her husband, Johnny, and they have three children and one grandchild. She volunteer with Dew4Him Ministries. 

Lisa is a state senator. She works at the North Carolina State Senate, representing District 11. She previously worked as a real estate paralegal with a private law firm, in the agribusiness industry, in the Rocky Mount Planning and Development Department, as a state representative, and as a Nash County commissioner.

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Lisa previously worked as a real estate paralegal with a private law firm, in the agribusiness industry, in the Rocky Mount Planning and Development Department, as a state representative, and as a Nash County commissioner.

Lisa Stone Barnes is currently a member of the North Carolina State Senate representing District 11. She was first elected in 2020 and is serving her third term. Earlier, she served as a state representative and a Nash County commissioner.

Lisa is currently a member of the North Carolina State Senate representing District 11. She was first elected in 2020 and is serving her 3rd term. Previously, she served as a state representative and a Nash County commissioner.

Voted to cut state income taxes in half and made the first $25,000 of every North Carolina family’s income tax-free.

Believes economic recovery should focus on reducing inflation.

Believes that economic recovery should focus on reducing inflation.

Supports reducing corporate taxes and government spending.

Supports policies that encourage private sector investment and economic growth.

- Voted to cut state income taxes in half and made the first $25,000 of every North Carolina family’s income tax-free.
- Believes that economic recovery should focus on reducing inflation.
- Supports reducing corporate taxes and government spending.
- Supports policies that encourage private sector investment and economic growth.

As of January 5, 2026, Lisa Stone Barnes’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Supports the development of vocational programs.

- Supports the development of vocational programs.
- Supports increasing teacher salaries.

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- Your State Senator participates in the legislative process at the state level. They are one of 50 members of the North Carolina Senate. The North Carolina Senate is the upper house of the North Carolina General Assembly (the state's lawmaking body).
- Your State Senator drafts laws, approves budgets, has oversight of the state executive branch, and debates and votes on proposed laws.
- In addition to drafting and voting on bills, your State Senator can serve on committees. This is important because many bills can be stalled in committee, preventing them making it to a vote.
- Your State Senator is responsible for representing your interests. They also are responsible for helping you navigate the state's services and bringing back resources to your district.
- The State Senator is elected to a 2-year term. There is no term limit.

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