John Bell
Candidate for State Representative, 10th District
Background
- Occupation
- Business development consultant
- Lives in
- Goldsboro
- Campaign website
- electjohnbell.com
State representative for District 10 (Wayne County), in his seventh House term; House majority leader from 2016 until 2025 and now chairman of the House Rules Committee. Founder of Neuse Connections, LLC, a business development firm.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Supports continuing lower taxes and fewer regulations.
ReportMy priorities for a stronger North Carolina — John BellCampaign website · Elect John Bell Committee · electjohnbell.com
“it is critical that we continue down this successful and proven path of lower taxes and less regulations”
Education
Supports parent involvement and school transparency.
He cites his support for expanded school choice and teacher raises.
ReportMy priorities for a stronger North Carolina — John BellCampaign website · Elect John Bell Committee · electjohnbell.com
“I will continue to support policies that empower parents, prevent indoctrination, support teachers and ensure greater transparency in schools”
Housing
Sponsored low-interest loans for affordable housing sites.In office
First-listed primary sponsor of House Bill 1072 (2026), which as filed would make below-market loans to develop and improve sites for affordable housing.
ReportHouse Bill 1072, "Affordable Housing Infrastructure Development." (2025-2026 session, as filed)Government record · North Carolina General Assembly · ncleg.gov
“to create the AFFORDABLE HOUSING INFRASTRUCTURE development loan program”
Economy & jobs
Pledges to defend family farms and agriculture.
ReportMy priorities for a stronger North Carolina — John BellCampaign website · Elect John Bell Committee · electjohnbell.com
“I will always fight and advocate for our family farmers and support policies that protect, promote and preserve our agriculture heritage”
Government & transparency
Sponsored a state disaster readiness and response fund.In office
Sole sponsor of House Bill 907, the NC Recovery and Resiliency Act (2025).
ReportHouse Bill 907, "NC Recovery and Resiliency Act." (2025-2026 session, as filed)Government record · North Carolina General Assembly · ncleg.gov
“AN ACT to establish a disaster readiness and response fund”
All sources (8)
- 2026 General Election Candidate Listing
Election filing · North Carolina State Board of Elections · s3.amazonaws.com
- 2026 General Election Candidate Listing (Wayne County offices and districts)
Election filing · North Carolina State Board of Elections · s3.amazonaws.com
- Sample Ballots (combined), November 3, 2026 General Election (Wayne County)
Election filing · Wayne County Board of Elections · waynegov.com
- Representative John R. Bell, IV, member biography, North Carolina General Assembly
Government record · North Carolina General Assembly · ncleg.gov
- About — John Bell
Campaign website · Elect John Bell Committee · electjohnbell.com
- My priorities for a stronger North Carolina — John Bell
Campaign website · Elect John Bell Committee · electjohnbell.com
- House Bill 1072, "Affordable Housing Infrastructure Development." (2025-2026 session, as filed)
Government record · North Carolina General Assembly · ncleg.gov
- House Bill 907, "NC Recovery and Resiliency Act." (2025-2026 session, as filed)
Government record · North Carolina General Assembly · ncleg.gov
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