Jim Burgin is from Knoxville, Tennessee. He has a bachelor 27s degree in business administration from the University of Tennessee. He and his wife, Ann, have three children and four grandchildren. He is an elder and church leader at Crossroads Baptist Church in Lillington.

Jim Burgin is originally from Knoxville, Tennessee. He earned a bachelor's degree in business administration from the University of Tennessee. He lives with his wife, Ann, in Angier and attends Crossroads Baptist Church in Lillington, where he is an elder.

Jim is the president and owner of C&D Insurance. He also serves as chairman of the board for New Horizon Insurance Group, president of B.C. Property, Inc., a real estate development company, and a partner in John Heister Automotive, which owns Chevrolet and Chrysler Dodge Jeep dealerships. Previously, he served two terms as a Harnett County commissioner, where he served as chairman of the board.

Jim currently works as the president and owner of C&D Insurance, chairman of the board of New Horizon Insurance Group, president of B.C. Property, Inc., and a partner in John Heister Automotive.

Jim is currently a member of the North Carolina State Senate representing District 12. 

Jim currently serves as the state senator for North Carolina District 12. He was first elected in 2018, and is seeking reelection for his fifth term. He previously served as a Harnett County Commissioner. He served 2 terms from 2008 to 2016.


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

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As a State Senator, co-sponsored Senate Bill 50 to allow the concealed carry of handguns without a permit.

- As a State Senator, co-sponsored Senate Bill 50 to allow the concealed carry of handguns without a permit.

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As a State Senator, co-sponsored Senate Bill 227 to eliminate education on race and racism in public schools.

- As a State Senator, co-sponsored Senate Bill 227 to eliminate education on race and racism in public schools.

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As a State Senator, co-sponsored Senate Bill 153 to require state cooperation with federal immigration officers.

- As a State Senator, co-sponsored Senate Bill 153 to require state cooperation with federal immigration officers.

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Tim McNeil lives in Johnsonville, North Carolina.

Tim is retired and worked as a cattle, corn, and soybean farmer for around 50 years.

Tim previously served as the Harnett County commissioner from 2000 to 2012. He subsequently lost a bid for the state House District 51.

Favors impact fees to help pay for new schools.

- Favors impact fees to help pay for new schools.

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

Supports passing state legislation to allow counties to impose impact fees on developers to help pay for new schools.

- Supports passing state legislation to allow counties to impose impact fees on developers to help pay for new schools.

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Tim McNeil is retired and worked as a cattle, corn, and soybean farmer for around 50 years.

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

Tim McNeill is from Johnsonville, North Carolina. He has worked as a cattle, corn, and soybean farmer for around 50 years and was a sales manager of recycling for Liberty Tire for 18 years. He was previously married to his wife, Donna Cameron McNeill, who served on the Harnett County school board for eight years. She died at age 69 on January 7, 2024.

Tim is retired. He previously worked as a cattle, corn, and soybean farmer for around 50 years. He also worked as a sales manager of recycling for Liberty Tire for 18 years. 

Tim previously served as a Harnett County commissioner from 2000 to 2012. He ran for the North Carolina House of Representatives in 2006 and 2012 but did not win.

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