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Allen Thomas earned his bachelor’s degree in rehabilitation services from East Carolina University and later completed graduate study in substance abuse and addiction counseling at Liberty University. He lives in Raeford, North Carolina, and has a child.

Allen Thomas Jr. is currently a member of the Hoke County Board of Commissioners. He was elected in 2014 and re-elected in 2018. He previously ran in the Democratic primary for North Carolina Senate in 2012 and for Lieutenant Governor of North Carolina in 2020, but did not win.

Supports raising the minimum wage in North Carolina.

For Candidate Allen Thomas on Issue economy: Supports a foundation-up economic development plan, opposing trickle-down economics.

Supports a foundation-up economic development plan, opposing trickle-down economics.

Supports fully funding daycare assistance to end the waiting list for the program.

- Supports raising the minimum wage in North Carolina.
- Supports a foundation-up economic development plan, opposing trickle-down economics.
- Supports fully funding daycare assistance to end the waiting list for the program.

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As of January 2, 2026, Allen Thomas did not have a website or any information online.

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Housing & Urban Development

Supports moving towards a cashless bail system for non-violent offenders.

Supports criminal justice reform emphasizing rehabilitation over punishment.

- Supports criminal justice reform emphasizing rehabilitation over punishment.

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Transportation & Infrastructure

Believes it is a sacred responsibility to take care of the planet.

Supports renewable energy and zero-net energy public buildings.

- Supports renewable energy and zero-net energy public buildings.

Energy & the Environment

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Allen Thomas

Allen Thomas Jr. is originally from Pinehurst, North Carolina. He earned his bachelor’s degree in rehabilitation services from East Carolina University and later completed graduate study in substance abuse and addiction counseling at Liberty University. Thomas lives in Raeford, North Carolina.

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Supports eviction prevention and housing stability programs

Supports gun safety measures including background checks and red-flag laws

Opposes fracking, offshore drilling, and environmental deregulation

- Supports renewable energy and zero-net energy public buildings.
- Opposes fracking, offshore drilling, and environmental deregulation

Candidate Questionnaire: Allen Thomas, Lieutenant Governor

Supports flood mitigation and climate-resilient infrastructure investment

Supports using smart technology for emergency infrastructure and public safety alerts

- Supports flood mitigation and climate-resilient infrastructure investment
- Supports using smart technology for emergency infrastructure and public safety alerts

- Supports criminal justice reform emphasizing rehabilitation over punishment.
- Supports gun safety measures including background checks and red-flag laws

Supports expanding Medicaid to increase healthcare access.

Advocates strengthening childcare and social support programs

- Supports expanding Medicaid to increase healthcare access.
- Advocates strengthening childcare and social support programs

Links affordable housing to wage policy and economic inequality

- Links affordable housing to wage policy and economic inequality
- Supports eviction prevention and housing stability programs

NCACDSS Opening Session: Allen Thomas Jr.

Allen currently works as an end of life specialist at Carolina Donor Services. He previously worked as a counselor at Louisburg College and as a juvenile youth counselor for the State of North Carolina.

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- Supports gun safety measures including background checks and red-flag laws

As of January 2, 2026, Allen Thomas’s website did not contain information on this issue.

- County Commissioners create and pass laws at the county-level. These laws show up in very tangible ways, such as determining how much you pay property and sales tax rates, public transportation, and maintaining infrastructure.
- County Commissioners are responsible for preparing and passing the county budget. The budget determines how much funding goes to various public services, such as public transportation, law enforcement, repairing roads, and maintaining infrastructure.
- County Commissioners oversee the administrative duties of your county’s government to ensure the safety, comfort, and well-being of county residents.
- County Commissioners can create, change, or abolish offices, positions, departments that are not required by law. 
- County Commissioners are elected to 4-year terms, with no term limits. Typically, you only vote for the County Commissioner that represents your county commission district.