Carson is the elected sheriff of Pender County, where he has served for 16 years. He has worked in public safety for 35 years. 

Carson is currently a member of the North Carolina House of Representatives, representing District 16. He was first elected in 2018 and re-elected in 2020, 2022, and 2024. Before serving in the North Carolina House, Carson served as the sheriff of Pender County.

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Carson is currently a member of the North Carolina House of Representatives, representing District 16. He was first elected in 2018. He also previously served as sheriff. 

Supports promoting business and worker interests, and reducing government intervention.

Supports improving infrastructure to support business and prevent isolation during emergencies.

- Supports promoting business and worker interests, and reducing government intervention.
- Supports improving infrastructure to support business and prevent isolation during emergencies.

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As of January 2, 2026, Carson Smith Jr.’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Supports increased funding for education and addressing salary compression for experienced teachers.

Supports increased funding for education, increasing starting pay, and addressing salary compression for experienced teachers.

- Supports increased funding for education, increasing starting pay, and addressing salary compression for experienced teachers.

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Carson Smith Jr.

Carson was the elected sheriff of Pender County, where he served for 16 years. He has worked in public safety for 35 years. 

Carson is currently a member of the North Carolina House of Representatives, representing District 16. He was first elected in 2018. 

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

- Supports increased funding for education and addressing salary compression for experienced teachers.

Carson Smith

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

- Your State Representative participates in the legislative process at the state level. They are one of 129 members of the North Carolina House of Representatives. The North Carolina House of Representatives is the lower house of the North Carolina General Assembly (the state's lawmaking body).
- Your State Representative 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 Representative can serve on committees. This is important because many bills can be stalled in committee, preventing them making it to a vote.
- Your State Representative 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.
- State Representatives are elected to a 2-year term. There is no term limit.

Your representative and state lawmaker in North Carolina House of Representatives.