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Nash County, North Carolina

North Carolina House District 25

3 candidates are tracked for North Carolina House District 25 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Allen Chesser, Lorenza M. Wilkins and Nick Taylor. Candidate information follows official Nash County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Allen Chesser (Republican), Lorenza M. Wilkins (Democratic), Nick Taylor (Libertarian) meet on the November 3 ballot; Allen Chesser is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's roster. Party nominees were chosen at the March 3 primary (a second primary is held only when no one reaches 30 percent plus one); unaffiliated candidates qualified by petition. The field is the State Board of Elections' certified general-election candidate list (read September 7, 2026). This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.

What this office does

State legislator. State legislators write and vote on state laws and the state budget, which fund schools, roads, prisons, universities and health programs, and set the rules for local governments and elections. Each member represents one district and serves on committees that shape bills before a floor vote. Terms are two years in most state houses and four in most state senates.

This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, Allen Chesser, is on the ballot.

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Allen Chesser

Allen Chesser

Republican Incumbent

Top priorities
  • Support charter schools and parental involvement in education
  • Cut taxes and reduce regulation to support business growth
  • Oppose abortion

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Allen Chesser is the Republican incumbent for North Carolina House District 25 in Nash County, per the North Carolina General Assembly. Chesser works as a civil engineering technician and served in the Army and Army National Guard from 2003 to 2009, per the North Carolina General Assembly.

Lorenza M. Wilkins

Democratic

Top priorities
  • Supports advancing education opportunities
  • Supports small business development
  • Supports mental health awareness and services

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Lorenza M. Wilkins is the Democratic candidate for North Carolina House District 25 in Nash County. Wilkins has experience across the private, public and nonprofit sectors, including leadership roles in nonprofit organizations, per the campaign site.

Nick Taylor

Libertarian

Biography

Nick Taylor is the Libertarian candidate for North Carolina House District 25 in Nash County. Taylor teaches at Northern Nash High School, his alma mater, and holds a bachelor's degree from N.C. Wesleyan University, per the Rocky Mount Telegram. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for North Carolina House District 25 in 2026?

3 candidates are tracked for North Carolina House District 25 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Allen Chesser, Lorenza M. Wilkins and Nick Taylor. Candidate information follows official Nash County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the North Carolina House District 25 election in North Carolina?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for North Carolina are on the North Carolina election hub at theballotbrief.com.

How do I see my exact Nash County ballot?

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Candidate roster from official Nash County and state election office filings, last verified September 29, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
Allen Chesser, full profileLorenza M. Wilkins, full profileNick Taylor, full profileOfficial North Carolina election office