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Clarence Goins Jr. has a wife and three children. He got a bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Campbell University.

Clarence is a Business Development Officer at Fidelity Bank.

Clarence Goins, Jr. previously ran for the U.S. House of Representatives for North Carolina’s 9th Congressional District in 2018 but did not win. He also ran in the Republican primary for the North Carolina House of Representatives District 43 in 2020 and again in 2022, but was defeated on both occasions.

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Clarence previously ran for the U.S. House of Representatives for North Carolina’s 9th Congressional District in 2018 but did not win. He also ran in the Republican primary for the North Carolina House of Representatives District 43 in 2020 and again in 2022, but was defeated on both occasions.

For Candidate Clarence Goins, Jr. on Issue economy: Supports infrastructure upgrades, including expressways, rail lines, and airport expansions, to enhance Fayetteville's economic potential as an inland port city.

Supports infrastructure upgrades, including expressways, rail lines, and airport expansions.

- Supports infrastructure upgrades, including expressways, rail lines, and airport expansions.

Economy

As of January 2, 2026, Clarence Goins, Jr. did not have a website or any information online.

Energy & the Environment

Opposes the expansion of Medicaid, citing concerns about government dependence, negative impacts on providers, the economy, and private pay insureds.

Opposes expanding Medicaid, citing concerns about "government dependence."

- Opposes expanding Medicaid, citing concerns about "government dependence."

Healthcare

For Candidate Clarence Goins, Jr. on Issue Voting & Elections: Expresses concern about the burden of debt on future generations.

Expresses concern about the "burden" of debt on future generations.

- Expresses concern about the "burden" of debt on future generations.

Voting & Elections

Endorsed by the National Rifle Association with a rating of 92%.

Public Safety

For Candidate Clarence Goins, Jr. on Issue education: Supports pay raises for educators and non-teaching staff, opposes critical race theory and Common Core, advocates for skilled trade classes in middle and high schools, and seeks partnerships with community colleges for trade certification programs.

Supports pay raises for educators and non-teaching staff, opposes race-based teaching and Common Core standards.

Advocates for skilled trade classes in middle and high schools, and seeks partnerships with community colleges for trade certification programs.

- Supports pay raises for educators and non-teaching staff, opposes race-based teaching and Common Core standards.
- Advocates for skilled trade classes in middle and high schools, and seeks partnerships with community colleges for trade certification programs.

Education

Foreign Policy and Immigration

Clarence Goins, Jr.

- Supports pay raises for educators and non-teaching staff, opposes race-based teaching and Common Core standards, advocates for skilled trade classes in middle and high schools, and seeks partnerships with community colleges for trade certification programs.

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

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Diane Wheatley is a wife and mother of three. She earned an Associate Degree in Nursing at Fayetteville Technical Community College. 

Diane is a registered nurse who worked at various hospitals.

Diane was a county commissioner first elected in 2004.

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Supports strengthening businesses and raising wages for teachers.

Wants the "strength of businesses to improve" without tax increases.

- Wants the "strength of businesses to improve" without tax increases.

As a state representative, worked on a bill to bring $2.5 million to beautify Fayetteville.

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

Supports "expanding the competitive healthcare marketplace,  innovative solutions that control costs, and reigning in government mandates."

- Supports "expanding the competitive healthcare marketplace,  innovative solutions that control costs, and reigning in government mandates."

Signed a pledge promising to uphold election integrity.

- Signed a pledge promising to uphold election integrity.

Served on the Cumberland County Board of Education from 1994 to 2004.

Believes in "expanding opportunity in educational options, including work-based programs."

- Believes in "expanding opportunity in educational options, including work-based programs."

Diane Wheatley

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