Thomas J. Monks was born in Florida and raised in North Carolina. He has a bachelor's degree in communication with a focus in public relations from Florida Gulf Coast University.

North Carolina elections, 2026 - Ballotpedia

Thomas' campaign for state representative is his first run for public office. 

Thomas previously worked as the director of marketing and partnerships at Anna Lotan PRO USA. 

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

Economy

Plans to create a permanent emergency fund for natural disasters.

Supports statewide safety standards for flooding and other natural disasters.

- Plans to create a permanent emergency fund for natural disasters.
- Supports statewide safety standards for flooding and other natural disasters.

Energy & the Environment

Supports conducting yearly supply and preparation check-ups for hospitals and shelters.

- Supports conducting yearly supply and preparation check-ups for hospitals and shelters.

Healthcare

Supports two weeks of early voting with evening and weekend hours.

Supports "secure elections without suppression."

Supports a non-partisan, independent redistricting commission "to make fair maps that represent people, not parties."

Supports automatic voter registration at age 18.

- Supports "fair" voter ID requirements.
- Supports two weeks of early voting with evening and weekend hours.
- Supports same-day voter registration.
- Supports "secure elections without suppression."
- Supports a non-partisan, independent redistricting commission "to make fair maps that represent people, not parties."
- Supports automatic voter registration at age 18.

Voting & Elections

Public Safety

Believes in equitable access to education.

Plans to ensure all public schools receive equal funding per student, adjusted for specific needs such as special education, English language learners, and poverty-related support.

Prioritizes the modernization of rural and underfunded schools.

Supports a state-administered fund to support school expansions.

Supports increasing teacher pay by 10.6%.

Plans to address teacher shortages through regional pay competitiveness, structured mentorship programs for early-career teachers, class size reduction, and support.

Opposes school voucher programs that allow parents to use public funds to enroll their children in schools beyond their local options, including private schools.

Supports inclusive education curriculum that "[reflects] diverse histories and perspectives" and fosters engagement.

- Believes in equitable access to education.
- Plans to ensure all public schools receive equal funding per student, adjusted for specific needs such as special education, English language learners, and poverty-related support.
- Prioritizes the modernization of rural and underfunded schools.
- Supports a state-administered fund to support school expansions.
- Supports increasing teacher pay by 10.6%.
- Supports annual pay raises for teachers.
- Plans to address teacher shortages through regional pay competitiveness, structured mentorship programs for early-career teachers, class size reduction, and support.
- Opposes school voucher programs that allow parents to use public funds to enroll their children in schools beyond their local options, including private schools.
- Plans to reform standardized testing.
- Supports inclusive education curriculum that "[reflects] diverse histories and perspectives" and fosters engagement.

Education

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Thomas J. Monks

Supports education that "[reflects] diverse histories and perspectives, including female focused, African American, Hispanic American history, and LGBTQ+ perspectives [that] fosters engagement."

- Believes in equitable access to education.
- Plans to ensure all public schools receive equal funding per student, adjusted for specific needs such as special education, English language learners, and poverty-related support.
- Prioritizes the modernization of rural and underfunded schools.
- Supports a state-administered fund to support school expansions.
- Supports increasing teacher pay by 10.6%.
- Supports annual pay raises for teachers.
- Plans to address teacher shortages through regional pay competitiveness, structured mentorship programs for early-career teachers, class size reduction, and support.
- Opposes school voucher programs that allow parents to use public funds to enroll their children in schools beyond their local options, including private schools.
- Plans to reform standardized testing.
- Supports education that "[reflects] diverse histories and perspectives, including female focused, African American, Hispanic American history, and LGBTQ+ perspectives [that] fosters engagement."

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- Believes in equitable access to education.
- Plans to ensure all public schools receive equal funding per student, adjusted for specific needs such as special education, English language learners, and poverty-related support.
- Prioritizes the modernization of rural and underfunded schools.
- Supports a state-administered fund to support school expansions.
- Supports increasing teacher pay by 10.6%.
- Supports annual pay raises for teachers.
- Plans to address teacher shortages through regional pay competitiveness, structured mentorship programs for early-career teachers, class size reduction, and support.
- Opposes school voucher programs that allow parents to use public funds to enroll their children in schools beyond their local options, including private schools.
- Plans to reform standardized testing.

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- 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.

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