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Darren Armstrong graduated from North Carolina State University. He has a wife and three children.

Darren is the owner of a local business in Beaufort County, just east of Belhaven. He has managed the business since he purchased it in 2020. He previously worked in agriculture.

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Wants to bring "hard-earned tax dollars back to the district."

Prioritizes the viability of the agriculture, commercial fishing, and timber industries.

- Wants to bring "hard-earned tax dollars back to the district."
- Prioritizes the viability of the agriculture, commercial fishing, and timber industries.

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Believes in "safeguarding parental rights and working to keep "woke ideology" out of schools."

- Believes in "safeguarding parental rights and working to keep "woke ideology" out of schools."

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Darren Armstrong is a native of Hyde County and deeply connected to the coastal and agricultural communities of Eastern North Carolina. He is a man of faith who emphasizes the importance of family and tight-knit community values.

Darren officially filed for the NC House District 79 seat in December 2025. He is running a primary challenge against four-term incumbent Keith Kidwell.

- Vows to promote and protect the farming, fishing, and small business sectors.

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Keith Kidwell has a wife and one child. He studied Business Management at William Paterson University of New Jersey.

Keith Kidwell is currently a member of the North Carolina House of Representatives representing District 79. He was first elected in 2018 and has served three terms.

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Keith is currently a member of the North Carolina House of Representatives representing District 79. He was first elected in 2018 and has served three terms.

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

Believes in limiting government overreach.

Believes in limiting the "Governor's overreach."

- Believes in limiting the "Governor's overreach."

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- 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.

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