Angela R. Bryant, NC House of Representatives

Angela R. Bryant, fall class of 2002, is running unnopposed in 2008 for NC House District 7, Halifax and Nash Counties. She is currently serving in the NC House of Representatives for district 7. Read more at her Angela Bryant for NC House website.

Tim Dunn, US Congress District 8

Democrat Tim Dunn, Spring 2004, is a challenger in the upcoming contest for North Carolina's 8th Congressional District. A Fayetteville native and Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Marine Corps Reserve Tim has served in both Iraq and Europe. When asked why he is running, Tim says he is concerned that we have failed to give our servicemen and women in Iraq the tools that they need to win and haven't clearly defined our strategy for winning. And he states he is deeply troubled by what he sees as Congress' failure to keep its promises to our nation's veterans.

To find out more about Tim's campaign visit dunnforcongress.com

Michael Morgan, US Congressional District 11

Democrat Clyde Michael Morgan, Fall 2005, has tossed his hat in the ring for the 11th Congressional District Seat representing Western North Carolina. When asked why he is seeking this office, Michael states, "I am not a politician and I will never be one. I intend to be a representative of the people, the working class citizens, not corporations. And I intend to represent the mountains, who have no voice.""I'm running for office because I'm angry. I'm fed up. I want changes, because some of the things that are happening these days are just not right, and some things that need to be happening are not."

To find out more information on Michael's campaign go to www.CMMorgan4Congress.com

Republican Dr. Ada M. Fisher, Spring 2005, is running for US Congress from District 12. Dr. Fisher's campaign message is focused on jobs, affordable healthcare within the free enterprise system and national defense with homeland security including improved veteran's services and immigration reform imbedded in the 12th District's areas of strength -- banking, health care, education and sports. Ada M. Fisher, MD, MPH is a business minded physician with management experience in two major "Fortune 500" corporations as a Medical Director and Manager in Occupational Medicine, as well as public and private sector work in family medicine, community medicine and public health services. In November 2003, she also co-wrote and released a booklet, "Preparations to Survive a Terrorist Attack: Citizen's Advisory", which is based on her training in this area.

You can find more information on Dr. Ada M. Fisher's campaign at www.dradamfisher.org.

Charlie Sutherland, US Congressional District 13

Republican Charlie Sutherland, Spring 1998, is running for US Congress from District 13.Charlie says he doesn't fit the mold of a politician. He is a conservative, a conservationist and a gun owner. He believes in term limits, that service to your country is a duty not a profession. He also believes in a fiscal and fair tax code, that it is needed to secure and strengthen our free enterprise system and encourage participation by those denied in our present system.Charlie is a small business owner and was educated at Duke, North Carolina State University, Greensboro College and Clemson University.

For more information on Charlie's campaign, you may email him at charlies@triad.rr.com

Michael Speciale, House Seat District 3

Republican Micheal Speciale, Spring 2005, has announced he is running for North Carolina House from District 3. Michael, when asked what he would like to do as the Representative from District 3, says he intends to work on: Incentives to entice new business into this state, without corporate subsidies. A balanced budget. No excuses, no exceptions. Bringing integrity, honesty, and honor back to the legislature. Service to the citizens must be first and foremost. Legislative respect for our individual freedoms, personal privacy, private property, and our absolute right to bear arms. We don't need new laws; we need enforcement of those that already exist.

You may find more information on Michael's campaign at www.michaelspeciale.com 

Chris Mintz, House Seat District 41

Democrat Chris Mintz, Spring 2005, formally announced his candidacy for election to the North Carolina House from District 41. Chris is a small business owner and successful Financial Advisor in Raleigh. Originally from Goldsboro he is a graduate of North Carolina State University. In his plan, Chris pledges to fight for common sense solutions that: Improve and expand quality healthcare coverage, Improve our schools, Improve the local economy and create a favorable business climate, Assure smart and well planned growth.

You may find more information on Chris and how to help in his campaign at www.chrismintz.com

Joe Boylan, NC House District 52

Republican Joe Boylan, Fall 2005, is running for NC House from District 52.When elected, Joe says he will vote for lower taxes, less government and personal responsibility. He is Pro-Life, Pro-Second Amendment and Pro-Traditional Marriage. Joe believes that, as a businessman, he knows the best way to create more high-paying jobs is to cut taxes and improve education. Joe is currently the President of the Moore County Republican Men's Club.

For more information on Joe's campaign you can visit his website at www.boylanforhouse.com

Luis "Lou" Olivera, District Court Judge

Democrat Lou Olivera, Spring 2005, is running for Cumberland County District Court Judge.Lou believes his career experience, including several years as a prosecutor for the Cumberland County District Attorney and more recently in private practice, designates him to be the best candidate for the job.He states, "My commitment to this community runs deep, from serving in Army intelligence at Fort Bragg through the DA's office to current-day involvement as Vice-Chairman of the Public Works Commission Board of Directors, and Chairman of the attorney's division for the United Way of Cumberland County. As one of your District Court judges, I pledge to you, the citizens of this great county, to continue that commitment through thoughtful decision-making, compassion, fidelity to the law, and justice with equity."

For more information on Lou and his candidacy you may visit www.luisolivera.com

T.C. Thompson, Henderson County Clerk of Court

Republican T.C. Thompson, Fall 2005, is running for Henderson County Clerk of Superior Court. T.C. is currently the Assistant Clerk of Court in Buncombe County and is running for the seat his father, Tommy Thompson, is vacating."This community means a lot to me," said T.C. "I want to see that the rights of the people of Henderson County and the laws of North Carolina are upheld. I believe that the office of the clerk of Superior Court is where I can best do this."T.C. is a native of Henderson County and received his Bachelors Degree from North Carolina State University. He also worked in the Wake County Clerk of Superior Court's office before moving home to the mountains.