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State Representative, 39th District
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James A. RobersonOfficial portrait — North Carolina General Assembly

James A. Roberson

Candidate for State Representative, 39th District

DemocraticIncumbent

Background

Occupation
Retired community college dean
Lives in
Knightdale
Campaign website
robersonforhouse.com

State representative for District 39 (Wake County) since his appointment by Gov. Roy Cooper in January 2021. Former Knightdale mayor and town council member; retired senior dean and chief campus officer at Wake Technical Community College after 31 years there.

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Photo: Official portrait — North Carolina General Assembly

Documented positions

Education

  • Sponsored revising community college funding and adding CTE grants.In office

    One of four primary sponsors of House Bill 365, the Workforce Education Act (2025), which as filed would also direct the State Board of Community Colleges to revise its funding model.

    House Bill 365, "Workforce Education Act." (2025-2026 session, as filed)

    Government record · North Carolina General Assembly · ncleg.gov

    “to create grant programs for the department of public instruction to promote cte programs”
    Report

  • Sponsored free school breakfast and lunch for all students.In office

    One of four primary sponsors of House Bill 1031 (2026).

    House Bill 1031, "Universal Free Breakfast and Lunch." (2025-2026 session, as filed)

    Government record · North Carolina General Assembly · ncleg.gov

    “AN ACT TO provide breakfast and lunch in public schools AT NO COST TO STUDENTs”
    Report

  • Sponsored state matching and tax deductions for 529 savings.In office

    First-listed primary sponsor of House Bill 787 (2025), which as filed would also create a tax deduction for certain contributions to qualified tuition programs.

    House Bill 787, "Revise NC 529 Program." (2025-2026 session, as filed)

    Government record · North Carolina General Assembly · ncleg.gov

    “AN ACT to establish a matching program for contributions to the parental savings trust fund”
    Report

Health & human services

Other issues in this race

Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from James A. Roberson on them.

  • Taxes & budgetNo documented position found.

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