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Charles Dudley is from Louisville, Kentucky. He attended Sacramento Theological Seminary in Japan. He lives his wife, Marion, in Havelock. 

Charles is a senior pastor. He works at New Beginnings Ministry of Faith, where he has been for 22 years. He previously served in the United States Marine Corps for 22 years, including service during Desert Storm/Desert Shield.

Charles T. Dudley seeks NC Senate seat with focus on community ...

Charles is a senior pastor at New Beginnings Ministry of Faith. He also served in the United States Marine Corps for 22 years, including service during Desert Storm/Desert Shield.

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Charles ran for North Carolina State Senate District 3 in 2018 and 2024, but did not win. 

Supports fighting for an increase in the state minimum wage.

Supports increasing the state minimum wage.

- Supports increasing the state minimum wage.

Economy

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

Public Safety

Supports the expansion of Medicaid to ensure access to healthcare for all residents, including reproductive care.

- Supports the expansion of Medicaid to ensure access to healthcare for all residents, including reproductive care.

Healthcare

Supports fully funded public schools and advocates for increased access to healthcare, including reproductive care.

Education

Candidate Charles Dudley does not explicitly address energy and environmental issues in the provided quotes.

Energy & the Environment

Foreign Policy and Immigration

Supports redistricting by an independent non-partisan committee to prevent legislators from choosing their constituents.

- Supports redistricting by an independent non-partisan committee to prevent legislators from choosing their constituents.

Voting & Elections

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- 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.