A.J. Daoud earned an associate degree and later received a bachelor's degree from Barry University and a master of business administration from the University of Phoenix. He serves as Chairman of the Pilot Mountain Planning and Zoning Board and is a member of the Mayor's Downtown Task Force. He volunteers with Habitat for Humanity and United Way. 

A.J. is the owner of Cox-Needham Funeral Home in Pilot Mountain and funeral homes in other states. He previously served as a police officer and later became the executive director of the local Police Athletic League, a non-profit dedicated to gang prevention and youth development. 

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A.J. is the owner of Cox-Needham Funeral Home in Pilot Mountain, North Carolina and funeral homes in other states. He previously served as a police officer and later became the executive director of the local Police Athletic League, a non-profit dedicated to gang prevention and youth development. 

A.J. has been active in Republican Party activities on the local, state, and national levels.

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A.J. previously ran for North Carolina Treasurer in 2024, North Carolina State Senate District 34 in 2018, and North Carolina Secretary of State in 2016 and 2012, but did not win.

Supports agriculture as a vital part of the economy and emphasizes the need for fair support for farmers.

Supports agriculture as a vital part of the economy.

- Supports agriculture as a vital part of the economy.

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Supports preserving Second Amendment rights.

Supports preserving Second Amendment rights.

Supports Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) enforcement.

- Supports preserving Second Amendment rights.
- Supports Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) enforcement.

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Wants to create jobs in the private sector. 

Supports policies that help small businesses grow, including lowering taxes and fees.

Supports healthcare competition & transparency.

Dan is a veteran of the North Carolina State Highway Patrol, where he retired as a Sergeant. He also served as a supervisor for campus police at Wake Forest University and currently owns a local driver education business.

Dan served two terms as the Chairman of the Surry County Republican Party.

For Candidate Dan Kiger on Issue economy: Believes small businesses are the backbone of local economies and are essential for job creation and community strength.

Believes small businesses are the backbone of local economies and are essential for job creation and community strength.

- Believes small businesses are the backbone of local economies and are essential for job creation and community strength.

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

Supports law enforcement, firefighters, and first responders.

For Candidate Dan Kiger on Issue public-safety: Supports Second Amendment rights as a fundamental freedom, particularly important for rural communities, farmers, and families.

- Supports law enforcement, firefighters, and first responders.
- Against firearm regulations.

Supports providing resources and support for teachers, while advocating for parental rights in educational decisions, including the option to homeschool.

Believes in providing resources and support for teachers, while advocating for parental rights in educational decisions, including the option to homeschool.

- Believes in providing resources and support for teachers, while advocating for parental rights in educational decisions, including the option to homeschool.

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Dan Kiger is a resident of the State Road community and has lived in the region for more than 45 years. He and his wife, Becky, raised their family in Surry County.

Dan is a veteran of the North Carolina State Highway Patrol, where he retired as a Sergeant. During his law enforcement career, he earned an advanced degree and served as an instructor at every basic training academy for two decades. Following his retirement, he served as a supervisor for campus police at Wake Forest University and currently owns a local driver education business.

Dan served two terms as the Chairman of the Surry County Republican Party. He currently serves on the N.C. Criminal Justice Information Network Governing Board, a statewide body coordinating technology and information sharing for law enforcement and courts. He is running to succeed Representative Sarah Stevens.

- For Candidate Dan Kiger on Issue economy: Believes small businesses are the backbone of local economies and are essential for job creation and community strength.

- Supports law enforcement, firefighters, and first responders.
- For Candidate Dan Kiger on Issue public-safety: Supports Second Amendment rights as a fundamental freedom, particularly important for rural communities, farmers, and families.

- Supports providing resources and support for teachers, while advocating for parental rights in educational decisions, including the option to homeschool.

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

Paul Barker is from Mount Airy, North Carolina. He has two degrees in criminal justice from Surry Community College. He is married to his wife, Jennifer, and they have four children and two grandchildren. He attends Community Baptist Church.

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Paul is a North Carolina magistrate and works part-time at the Surry County Sheriff's Office, where he assists with background investigations of new hires, budgeting, internal affairs, community outreach, and grant writing. He previously served as chief deputy at the Surry County Sheriff's Office and spent 26 years at the Mount Airy Police Department, where he was head of the criminal investigation division for eight years. He also has experience in law enforcement, including completing basic law enforcement training. 

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Paul is a North Carolina judicial officer and works part-time at the Surry County Sheriff's Office, where he assists with background investigations of new hires, budgeting, internal affairs, community outreach, and grant writing. He previously served as chief deputy at the Surry County Sheriff's Office and spent 26 years at the Mount Airy Police Department, where he was head of the criminal investigation division for eight years. He also has experience in law enforcement, including completing basic law enforcement training. 

Paul's campaign for North Carolina State Representative, District 90, is his first time running for public office.

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