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.

For Candidate A.J. Daoud on Issue economy: Supports cutting taxes and spending.

Supports healthcare competition & transparency.

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