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State Representative, 79th District

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Election
Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: A state representative votes on North Carolina laws and the state budget in the North Carolina House of Representatives.

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Darren ArmstrongCandidate photo — BallotReady

Darren Armstrong

Republican

Farmer; co-owner of Armstrong Farms · Belhaven

The gist

  • Supports agriculture, fishing and timber as leading industries.
  • Supports passing an annual Farm Act.
  • Supports parental rights and keeping "woke ideology" out of schools.
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  1. Supports agriculture, fishing and timber as leading industries.

    Meet Darren - Darren Armstrong for NC House

    Campaign website · Armstrong for HD 79 · darrenarmstrong.com

    “Keeping agriculture, commercial fishing, and timber as viable, leading economic drivers for the state.”

  2. Supports passing an annual Farm Act.

    Meet Darren - Darren Armstrong for NC House

    Campaign website · Armstrong for HD 79 · darrenarmstrong.com

    “commitment to passing an annual Farm Act”

  3. Supports parental rights and keeping "woke ideology" out of schools.

    Meet Darren - Darren Armstrong for NC House

    Campaign website · Armstrong for HD 79 · darrenarmstrong.com

    “Safeguarding parental rights and working to keep "woke ideology" out of schools.”

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State Representative, 79th District · North Carolina 2026 General Election · The Gist