“We moved to Wake County from Atlanta back in 2013 and I don’t recall a single day in all these years living here that I wasn’t grateful we made that decision,” he says.

Travis Groo For Holly Springs Town Council

Occupation/Employer: Operations Supervisor - Old Dominion Freight Line

Education: Bachelor of Arts - UWF

Political or civic experience: Yes

Travis Groo is a 2023 candidate in Holly Springs | Raleigh News & Observer

Name: Travis Groo

Age: 45

Residence: Holly Springs

Occupation/Employer: Operations Supervisor - Old Dominion Freight Line

WHO IS TRAVIS GROO?
Travis Groo is a dedicated father, a hard worker and an active member of the Holly Springs community. He believes in the power of freedom and prosperity for all, and is committed to making Holly Springs a better place for everyone to live and thrive. As a candidate for Holly Springs Town Council, Travis is passionate about making a real difference in the lives of his fellow residents.

Travis Groo moved to Wake County from Atlanta in 2013. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from UWF. He lives in Holly Springs and is a father.

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Travis Groo moved to Wake County from Atlanta in 2013. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of West Florida. He lives in Holly Springs and is a father.

Residence: Holly Springs

Occupation/Employer: Operations Supervisor - Old Dominion Freight Line

Education: Bachelor of Arts - UWF

Travis currently works as an operations supervisor at Old Dominion Freight Line.

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General election for North Carolina House of Representatives District 36

Incumbent Julie von Haefen defeated Becki Allen and Travis Groo in the general election for North Carolina House of Representatives District 36 on November 5, 2024.

Travis Groo

General election
General election for North Carolina State Senate District 17

Incumbent Sam Searcy defeated Mark Cavaliero and Travis Groo in the general election for North Carolina State Senate District 17 on November 3, 2020.

General election
General election for North Carolina House of Representatives District 11

Allison Dahle defeated Brennan Brooks and Travis Groo in the general election for North Carolina House of Representatives District 11 on November 6, 2018.

Travis previously ran for the North Carolina House of Representatives in District 36 in 2024, the North Carolina State Senate in District 17 in 2020, and the North Carolina House of Representatives in District 11 in 2018, but did not win.

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2026 North Carolina General Election

If elected, how would you approach an existing or new issue differently from your fellow council members?
We should always be mindful of who’s actually paying for things: it’s the people’s hard-earned money being spent. Bond-funded projects — which essentially are deferred tax increases — need close scrutiny, particularly now, with interest rates so high. We should get public opinion and consent before moving forward on any project. I will put the taxpayer at the heart of all we do. We should seek sustainable outcomes built on the foundation of doing the right thing, both financially and ethically.

Housing Affordability: With Holly Springs so popular, rising property values are inevitable. We should avoid the path Raleigh took—using zoning regulations to restrict vast areas to single-family houses only—thus pricing their teachers, police, firemen, and other service professionals out of being able to afford to live where they work. As the Town continues to grow it’s vital to accommodate various housing options, including townhomes, duplexes, triplexes, and tiny homes. If our zoning regulations enable builders and owners to be creative with their property, supply and demand will be in better balance.

Calls for close scrutiny and public consent before bond-funded projects move forward.

Advocates for zoning that accommodates townhomes, duplexes, triplexes, and tiny homes to expand housing options.

- Calls for close scrutiny and public consent before bond-funded projects move forward.
- Advocates for zoning that accommodates townhomes, duplexes, triplexes, and tiny homes to expand housing options.

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

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Calls for volunteer efforts to establish native xeriscape habitat islands.

Environment: The traditional Victory Garden is a well-known American tradition. The value of the home garden for supplementing our diets with fresh produce, teaching horticultural skills, and fostering a broader respect for our environment is immeasurable. Additionally, community garden tours bring us closer together as neighbors and friends. I will work to foster this and remove barriers to home farms. We must also work together with volunteers to establish functional native (xeriscape) habitat islands throughout our beautiful town.

Supports removing barriers to "home farms."

- Supports removing barriers to "home farms."

Energy & the Environment

Foreign Policy and Immigration

Voting & Elections

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Advocates for the state government to cease operation of businesses in banned services like alcohol distribution and gambling, arguing that private enterprise would serve customers better and that lottery profits are misleadingly tied to education funding.

Opposes government subsidies for private businesses, advocating for a free market to determine which businesses benefit North Carolinians.

Opposes government welfare programs, arguing they create dependency and corruption, and advocates for allowing individuals to keep all their earnings to provide direct aid.

Said, "The LPNC calls for the repeal of all zoning ordinances. In their place, we uphold the rights of private owners to use and develop their property as they see fit, and the rights of their neighbors to be protected from any direct harm caused by such use. We call for the elimination of all laws that dictate to homeowners how they will build, inhabit, or use their property, and of all regulations that increase the costs of housing. We encourage people to establish private contractual relationships that promote harmonious land use and development."

Calls for state and local governments to reject federal grants and the associated restrictions, advocating for the federal government to relinquish control and funding to the states and the people.

Supports the establishment of an independent agency to administer all elections in North Carolina, replacing the current bipartisan boards of elections.

For Candidate Travis Groo on Issue economy:  
Calls for an end to all limits on a person’s right to support the constitutionally-eligible person of their choice.

Supports the repeal of North Carolina's general ban on write-in voting and the restoration of a write-in slot on ballots for every election.

Advocates for ending warrantless searches, rejecting police militarization, and investigating police officers involved in incidents where suspects are harmed.

Supports the right of juries to judge both the accused and the law through jury nullification and favors requiring judges to inform juries of this right.

Calls for the repeal of laws that regulate sexual or family relationships among consenting adults and advocates for the state to leave marriage and domestic relationships to religious institutions or private contracts.

Said, "The LPNC maintains that the safety, security, privacy, and integrity that cryptography achieves should not be encumbered, limited, or weakened by government. We contend that a free market pursuing quality and innovation in the best interest of its customers should never be forced to betray the trust of those customers by being compelled to weaken or degrade its offerings."

Said, "The LPNC opposes execution of prisoners. State-sanctioned revenge never serves the cause of justice."

For Candidate Travis Groo on Issue healthcare: Advocates for the elimination of all legislation, government regulation, and mandates that coerce individuals regarding medication, treatment, or care.

For Candidate Travis Groo on Issue healthcare: Advocates for the elimination of government regulation in healthcare and public health services, favoring private charitable care.

Supports the separation of school and state, advocating for parental control over education funding and decisions.

For Candidate Travis Groo on Issue energy-and-environment: Supports repealing laws that protect polluters from liability and insists that those responsible for pollution must provide full restitution to victims.

Supports repealing laws that protect polluters from liability and insists on full restitution for pollution victims.

Supports welcoming immigrants and migrants, ensuring equal treatment under the law regardless of immigration status, and opposes state cooperation with federal enforcement of laws that infringe on personal liberties related to travel, residence, and employment.

Supports a redistricting process conducted by an independent, nonpartisan agency that is open, transparent, and involves significant public input.

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