Allen Chesser | |
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| Member of theNorth Carolina House of Representatives from the25th district | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | James Gailliard |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Gregory Allen Chesser II |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Jessica |
| Children | 5 |
| Residence | Middlesex, North Carolina |
| Education | Bunn High School |
| Occupation | Law Enforcement Officer |
| Website | Official website |
Gregory Allen Chesser II is aRepublican member of theNorth Carolina House of Representatives, who has represented the 25th district (including part ofNash County) since 2023.[1][2] A law enforcement officer who served in the Army National Guard from 2003 to 2009, Chesser unsuccessfully ran for Congress in 2018.[citation needed]
As a representative, Chesser was one of the primary sponsors of the Fostering Care in NC Act, a bill to enact more state oversight of the county-administeredfoster care system in North Carolina.[3] He is in favor of increased regulations oncannabis andTHC products.[4][5]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Allen Chesser | 3,631 | 49.73% | |
| Republican | Yvonne McLeod | 3,322 | 45.50% | |
| Republican | Alsey Heth Hopkins | 348 | 4.77% | |
| Total votes | 7,301 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Allen Chesser | 17,903 | 52.85% | |
| Democratic | James Gailliard (incumbent) | 15,128 | 44.66% | |
| Libertarian | Nick Taylor | 841 | 2.48% | |
| Total votes | 33,872 | 100% | ||
| Republicangain fromDemocratic | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | George Holding (incumbent) | 17,979 | 76.21% | |
| Republican | Allen Chesser | 5,612 | 23.79% | |
| Total votes | 23,591 | 100% | ||
| North Carolina House of Representatives | ||
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| Preceded by | Member of theNorth Carolina House of Representatives from the25th district 2023–Present | Incumbent |