Afnan Hamimi Taib Azamuddin (PN) P010 Kuala Kedah. } } border-radius: 50%; p.survey-response {margin-left:10px;} Stewart spoke of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as "a watershed event" in the nation's history an event which began the migration of conservative, southern white voters from the Democratic Party to the Republican. chevron.addClass('fa-chevron-down'); margin: 8px auto; .race_header.libertarian { if (typeof VoterInfobyState_Toggle === 'undefined') { .key-messages li:last-child { margin-bottom: 0px;} .top_disclaimer { .votebox-covid-disclaimer { Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere. Noteworthy respondents included U.S. Representative, 694 candidates completed the survey in 2021. Five seats are up for election. Secondly, I want to say that I have been serving the people of Gaston County since I was fifteen years old starting as an attendant at Gaston Memorial Hospital, Charter member of Dallas Rescue Squad, Dallas Volunteer Fire Department, Dallas Police Department, Gaston County Police Department, Assistant District Attorney in Gaston County, Jail Administrator at Gaston County Sheriffs Office and as your Sheriff. .contact_entity {font-size: 1.0em ;margin-top: 0.6em; margin-bottom: 0em; margin-right: 0.5em;} .widget-row { Gaston County Republicans have far more primary elections to determine party nominations and in some cases those nominees will not face a Democrat in November, making the May primary the de facto election. Davis will be seeking a Superior Court judge seat and Hall will run as a Republican for the Dallas Township seat on the Gaston County Board of Commissioners. .indicate_scroll { Cloninger, a county employee for more than 30 years and wife of the current sheriff, won the GOP nomination for the Dallas Township seat on the Gaston County Board of Commissioners. .votebox_bp_logo { Campaign Twitter. See the election results for the 2022 primary. color: white; } font-weight: bold; She has worked in the clerk's office for more than three decades. City Council named Hawkins police chief in April 2017. Gaston County Politicians Start Campaigns For Upcoming Election Season Other contested local races include for the . GASTON COUNTY, N.C. Gaston County's Sheriff, Alan Cloninger announced his plans to retire after a new sheriff is sworn into office in December 2022. Gaston County Sheriff Alan Cloninger changed his political party on Wednesday and also announced he would not run for re-election next year. Live Results: Gaston County Primary Races - WFAE } In the Dallas Township commission race, both Cathy Cloninger and Steve Hall are Republicans. They have to work hard, they have to raise money, and they have to go out and meet people at every opportunity.". background-color: #003388; The winner will face Democrat Eric Hughes, who lists a Charlotte address, in November. "It saddens me that the same Democrat Party that I grew up in, no longer exists," he added. If unsuccessful in their primary elections, either could still run for school board since candidate filing for that office takes place after the primary election. "In a democracy, people need choices. background-color: #003388; For nearly two decades Sheriff Alan Cloninger was the face of the Democratic Party in Gaston County. Ballot measures, Who represents me? background-color: #6db24f; GASTON COUNTY, N.C. Gaston County's Sheriff, Alan Cloninger announced his plans to retire after a new sheriff is sworn into office in December 2022. Click on your candidates to read their biography, view past election results, read their campaign themes and responses to our candidate survey, and more. Hawkins defeated Mount Holly Police Chief Don Roper, winning almost 55% of the vote in a race many party insiders considered too close to call. At one time, victory in a Democratic primary, either in Gaston County or across North Carolina, was tantamount to victory in the general election as well. Gaston County Sheriff - Run for Office width: 350px; Some of the new Democrats in Washington attack and degrade all Law Enforcement officers who risk their lives every day to protect the people and in return, are given no respect. .results_row td { "Democrats have to point out the good the party has done for the state over the decades," he said. Nationally, Cloninger said, the Democratic Party has lost touch with its working class values, values that treasured hard work, personal freedom, and patriotism. $(window).on('resize',resizeChevron); padding-bottom: 8px; August 05, 2021 at 6:06 am EDT. } In a night where Gaston County Democratic voters had no local candidates running, Republicans also gave their party's nomination to Clerk of Court Roxann Rankin, District Court Judge Craig Collins, and Dallas Township County Commissioner Cathy Cloninger. if ($('#vis_xs_indicator').is(':hidden') || typeof VoterInfobyState_Resized!='undefined') { Gov. .external_links_table { width: auto !important; } Incumbency information for this election was not available. if(document.getElementsByClassName("reference").length==0) if(document.getElementById('Footnotes')!==null) document.getElementById('Footnotes').parentNode.style.display = 'none'; What's on my ballot? Offices on the ballot include the Gaston County Board of Commissioners, Board of Education, the Soil and Water Conservation District supervisor, sheriff, Gastonia transportation bonds. Federal courts | Gaston County Sheriff candidates. Out of the 6,087 respondents, 1,101 won their election. For the Democrats, Pam Genant of Valdese and Michael Felder of Arden will vie for the party nomination. By Associated Press Gastonia. While party leadership traditionally stays out of primaries, Wagner said the county party would not have been recruiting anyone to run against an incumbent Democrat. if ($(this).next('div.vis_widget_table').is(":hidden")) { Holly Police Chief Don Roper in the race for Gaston County sheriff in the 2022 primary elections in . width: 250px; Republican District CourtJudge Craig Collinstook his seat on the bench when former Gov. The statement also makes claims that leaders from the Gaston County Democratic Party were actively recruiting an opponent to run against Cloninger in the March 2022 primary. Election candidates: Who wants to represent Gaston County? - MSN color: #6db24f; ul.key-messages {list-style-type: none; margin-left:10px; } Primary elections will now take place May 17 in North Carolina. } } .non_result_row div { Other contested local races include for the 109th House District race, Gaston County Clerk of Court, Gaston County Board of Commission, and a Superior Court and District Court judge seat. .non_result_row th { The Gaston County Republican Party and the Gaston County Republican Women's Club will be hosting three local candidate forums. chevron.removeClass('fa-chevron-down'); All rights reserved. SUBSCRIBE:Apple Podcasts||Spotify||Stitcher||Google Podcasts. } But county Democrat Party leadership refuted Cloninger's claim the local party had turned on him. height: 50px; Gastonia and the eastern part of the county could find themselves represented by a Democrat in Congress for the first time in decades. .percentage_number { } "To elect Republican lawmakers to draw the maps and to elect 'conservative' judges who would uphold those maps. Current Police Chief for the City of Belmont, NC. } Election candidates: Who wants to represent Gaston County? Gaston County sheriff leaving Democratic Party, will not seek top: -1px; .inner_percentage.Democratic { font-weight: 200; "Throughout my life, I have been a conservative Democrat as my father and family have always been," Cloninger wrote in a statement. }) complete the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection Survey. overflow: hidden; } Terry Sanford's Gaston County campaign manager way back in 1960. Out of the 6,087 respondents, 1,101 won their election. div.oneoff-scrollbox.regular { height:400px; overflow:scroll; margin:20px; padding:10px; border:1px solid gray; } } $('.showResponses').on('click', () => { A Guide to Reducing Your Health Care Costs, Breaking Barriers: Challenges and opportunities for Latino students, EQUALibrium: An exploration of race and equity in Charlotte, Falling short: Why Democrats keep losing most statewide races, EQUALibrium Live: Conversations on Race & Equity, NPR's Founding Mothers In Conversation With WFAE's Lisa Worf, North Carolina obscenity bill gets OK in Senate vote, Basketball legend Larry 'Gator' Rivers, longtime Globetrotter, has died at 73, Here are all the best looks from the Met Gala 2023, The U.S. could run out of cash to pay its bills by June 1, Yellen warns Congress. Overcash had a primary opponent until Dallas Township County Commissioner. Don Roper (Gaston County Sheriff, North Carolina, candidate 2022) background-color: #003388; display: inline; is a weekly in-depth look at politics in Charlotte, North Carolina, South Carolina, and beyond with host Ben Thompson. } margin: 0px 10px; He also said Republicans were "sensitive to redistricting efforts," always working to make sure districts were shaped to take advantage of areas of Republican strength.". background-color: #f9d334; } else { div.survey-scrollbox { height:400px; overflow:scroll; margin:20px; padding:10px; border:1px solid gray; } At one time, the North Carolina Democratic Party had a conservative wing and a progressive wing. County Offices such as Sheriff, Register of Deeds, Board of Education and County Commissioner Contact county Contact county You can reach Kevin Ellis at 704-201-7016 or email him at kellis@gastongazette.com. The Gaston County Board of Elections oversees all elections in Gaston County, North. $('#candidate-connection-email-132803').on('click', () => { ga('send', 'event', 'surveycta', 'surveycta-click-email'); }); word-wrap: break-word; Gov. Jackson spent three years as an assistant prosecutor before going into the state Senate for eight years, first as an appointment to a vacant seat. Gaston County's Republican race for sheriff between Belmont Police Chief Chad Hawkins and Mount Holly Police Chief Don Roper has been considered too close to call for months. .mw-content-ltr td.votebox-results-cell--text, .results_table_container { My brothers health has deteriorated and the needs of my family and grandchildren have changed. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. All three of those overcame primary challengers, andwill not face opposition on the ballot in November's general election. Local Democratic leaders, both past and present, say none of those scenarios paints the full picture of why their party has fallen on such hard times. padding-bottom: 5px; McHenry represented the area for years before redistricting several years ago moved him into another congressional district. You can contact your state or local election administrator for an official sample ballot. .election_results_text { a[aria-expanded=false] .fa-chevron-down { display: none; } font-size: 1.25em; The filing period ended at noon Friday, March 4, meaning the matchups are set for May 17 primary elections and in some cases Election Day on Nov. 8. } .mw-body #mw-content-text .votebox .race_header h5.votebox-header-election-type { Gaston County. Gaston County Republicans have far more primary elections to determine party nominations and in some cases those nominees . These voters, he said, focus far more on "moral" issues such as gay marriage and abortion, than on economic issues. display: block; Gaston County school board memberJustin Davisof Belmont, assistant prosecutorBeth Stockwellof Gastonia andEddie Meeksof Gastonia will compete in a three-way race for the party nomination. Ballot measures, Who represents me? background-color: #db0000; Last County Submit: November 18, 2022 9:02 am. .race_header.green { She will not face opposition on November's ballot. He seeks a ninth term and would be considered a huge favorite in the Republican-leaning district. float: left; margin-top: 1em; .widget-toggle-tabs li.panel > a:after {font-family: 'Glyphicons Halflings';content: '\e113';float: right;color: grey}.widget-toggle-tabs li.panel > a.collapsed:after {content: '\e080'} } clear: both; Description. Local Democratic candidates also face the burden, he said, of dealing with the negative image of the national party. Cloninger says now he will retire when his term ends in December 2022 from a job that pays him $145,000 a year. 2021 Gaston County Voter Guide October 13, 2021 Home; Updates; 2021 Gaston County Voter Guide; Early voting for the municipal elections starts October 14 and runs through election day November 2nd. text-align: center; vertical-align: middle; font-weight: 300; "It's for the people. } else { Sunlight is the best disinfectant for government corruption and government inefficiency.". } } The stop-and-go 2022 election season starts back this week with the candidate filing period resuming. She'll face a Republican primary challenge from Gaston County Commission Alan Fraley of Cherryville. color: white; U.S. Congress | Were all voters required to present ID at the polls? Live Results: Gaston County | WFAE 90.7 - Charlotte's NPR News Source Filing for Candidacy | NCSBE } Sheriff. .race_header, .results_text, .results_table_container, .votebox_legend { You can ask Don Roper to fill out this survey by using the buttons below or emailing info@donroper.com. Tuesday's primary election saw voter turnout top 16% or 24,426 people voting out of an eligible 151,790 registered voters. Cloninger and Hall will face off to replace Philbeck, who announced in October he would not run for the seat again. padding-bottom: 7px; Contact our sales team. } The winner will not face an opponent in November. Who fills out Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey? Click the links below to learn more: Click here to use Ballotpedia's sample ballot to find every election that Ballotpedia has on file for your address. Democrats in Gaston County now trail not only Republicans but also the unaffiliated in Gaston County voter registration. Gaston County Republicans have not had control of the Sheriff's Office for decades despite holding all other partisan elected offices in the county for years other than two Superior Court judge's seats. widget_load_check_dom() About one-third of western Gaston County is in the 10th U.S. House District. Many counties across North Carolina held primary elections on Tuesday, May 17, 2022.