LeShonda Wallace is from Newark, New Jersey. 

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LeShonda Wallace has a Ph.D in public health from Walden University, a master's in nursing from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, and a bachelor's degree from Rutgers University.

LeShonda is a public health clinician. She works at the New Hanover County Health Department.

LeShonda is a public health clinician. She is also the founder and executive director of SEEDS, which supports individuals affected by HIV/AIDS.

Dr. LeShonda Wallace previously ran for New Hanover County commissioner in 2026 but did not win.

This is LeShonda's first time running for public office.

Supports initiatives focused on small business and entrepreneur development, job training, and workforce development.

Said, "I do not think the current tax rate is sufficient to support services that provide real benefits to residents."

Supports managing new development to balance economic growth with infrastructure capacity and environmental protection.

- Supports initiatives focused on small business and entrepreneur development, job training, and workforce development.
- Said, "I do not think the current tax rate is sufficient to support services that provide real benefits to residents."
- Supports managing new development to balance economic growth with infrastructure capacity and environmental protection.

Economy

- Promotes quality and timely healthcare.

Public Services

Supports investing in affordable housing and protecting low- and moderate-income residents.

Supports reforming the zoning code to allow for accessory development units (ADUs) and duplexes.

Supports converting vacant or underused commercial buildings into residential housing through adaptive reuse.

- Supports investing in affordable housing and protecting low- and moderate-income residents.
- Supports reforming the zoning code to allow for accessory development units (ADUs) and duplexes.
- Supports converting vacant or underused commercial buildings into residential housing through adaptive reuse.

Housing & Urban Development

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

Public Safety

- Supports transit-orientated development.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Is concerned about water quality and "responsible land use."

- Is concerned about water quality and "responsible land use."

Energy & the Environment

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Said, "Dr. Wallace values policies that promote public health, economic opportunities, and inclusive growth."

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LeShonda is a family nurse practitioner on New Hanover Regional Medical Center's HIV Care Team. She is also the executive director of Seeds of Healing, a nonprofit focused on HIV/AIDS awareness and empowering affected women through workshops and training. 

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LeShonda previously ran for New Hanover County commissioner in 2026 but did not win.

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