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State Representative, 24th District
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Dante PittmanOfficial portrait — North Carolina General Assembly

Dante Pittman

Candidate for State Representative, 24th District

DemocraticIncumbent

Background

Occupation
Grants consultant; North Carolina Army National Guard captain
Lives in
Wilson
Campaign website
pittmanfornc.com

State representative for District 24 (Nash and Wilson counties), in his first House term. Grants consultant and captain in the North Carolina Army National Guard; former board chair of the Wilson County Department of Social Services.

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Photo: Official portrait — North Carolina General Assembly

Documented positions

Taxes & budget

  • Supports legislative property tax caps instead of an amendment.

    He called the proposed property tax amendment unnecessary because the legislature can set caps now; he said how to vote on it is up to voters.

    2026 Election: Dante Pittman seeking second term in NC House

    Interview · The Wilson Times · Sep 13, 2026 · wilsontimes.com

    “If we’re serious about giving relief, then I’m for putting caps in place.”
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Education

  • Opposes voucher spending that diverts money from Wilson schools.

    Priorities — Pittman for NC

    Campaign website · Pittman for NC · pittmanfornc.com

    “Wilson County's public schools are projected to lose $2.5 million because of Republican voucher schemes.”
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  • Pledges to keep pushing for higher teacher pay.

    He said he crossed the aisle to vote for the 2026 state budget because of its teacher raises.

    2026 Election: Dante Pittman seeking second term in NC House

    Interview · The Wilson Times · Sep 13, 2026 · wilsontimes.com

    “I have been dogmatic that we’ve got to continue to raise teacher pay.”
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Economy & jobs

  • Sponsored a phased $15 minimum wage and child care aid.In office

    First-listed primary sponsor of House Bill 786, the Working Families Act (2025), which as filed would also cut child care copayments, reenact the child tax credit and create paid family leave insurance.

    House Bill 786, "Working Families Act." (2025-2026 session, as filed)

    Government record · North Carolina General Assembly · ncleg.gov

    “raising the state minimum wage in phases up to fifteen dollars per hour”
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  • Sponsored banning dynamic pricing at grocery stores.In office

    First-listed primary sponsor of House Bill 1057, the Affordable Food Act (2026).

    House Bill 1057, "Affordable Food Act." (2025-2026 session, as filed)

    Government record · North Carolina General Assembly · ncleg.gov

    “prohibit the practice of dynamic pricing in retail grocery stores”
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Health & human services

  • Sponsored legislation to secure Medicaid expansion funding.

    Priorities — Pittman for NC

    Campaign website · Pittman for NC · pittmanfornc.com

    “I have sponsored legislation to secure funding for Medicaid expansion into the future”
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Other issues in this race

Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Dante Pittman on them.

  • Government & transparencyNo documented position found.

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