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State Senator, 11th District

James D. Gailliard

Candidate for State Senator, 11th District

Democratic

Background

Occupation
Pastor; former state representative
Lives in
Rocky Mount
Campaign website
jamesgailliard.com

Senior pastor of Word Tabernacle church in Rocky Mount. He represented N.C. House District 25 for two terms before losing the seat in the 2022 general election.

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Documented positions

Education

  • Opposes the current statewide private school voucher system.

    At a September 2026 town hall he said private schools receiving public money should face requirements such as standardized testing and certified teachers.

    Gailliard holds town hall event in Nashville

    News coverage · Rocky Mount Telegram · Sep 17, 2026 · rockymounttelegram.com

    “calling the current statewide voucher system "criminal"”
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Housing

  • Supports investing in rural wastewater systems to enable housing.

    Gailliard holds town hall event in Nashville

    News coverage · Rocky Mount Telegram · Sep 17, 2026 · rockymounttelegram.com

    “If we invest in infrastructure, we can teach nonprofits to become developers and build out our own communities.”
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Economy & jobs

  • Opposes limits on Rocky Mount's use of electric revenue.

    He said Senate Bill 1076, sponsored by Sen. Lisa Barnes, could lead to higher city property taxes or service cuts.

    Gailliard blasts bill to restrict city use of electric revenue

    News coverage · Rocky Mount Telegram · May 12, 2026 · rockymounttelegram.com

    “When we bypass people that we elect to do a certain job, I think we govern irresponsibly”
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Health & human services

  • Supports improving health care affordability and access.

    Gailliard holds town hall event in Nashville

    News coverage · Rocky Mount Telegram · Sep 17, 2026 · rockymounttelegram.com

    “We have a lack of affordability and a lack of accessibility”
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Government & transparency

  • Pledges not to authorize negative campaign ads.

    Gailliard holds town hall event in Nashville

    News coverage · Rocky Mount Telegram · Sep 17, 2026 · rockymounttelegram.com

    “He explained why he refuses to authorize negative ads even though consultants insist they are necessary to win.”
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Other issues in this race

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

  • Taxes & budgetNo documented position found.

All sources (9)

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