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Amber Baker (North Carolina)

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Amber Baker
Candidate, North Carolina House of Representatives District 72
North Carolina House of Representatives District 72
Tenure
2021 - Present
Term ends
2027
Years in position
5
Predecessor:Derwin Montgomery (D)
Compensation
Base salary
$13,951/year
Per diem
$104/day
Elections and appointments
Last election
November 5, 2024
Next election
November 3, 2026
Education
Bachelor's
Winston Salem State University, 1996
Bachelor's
Winston-Salem State University
Ph.D
The Ohio State University, 1999
Ph.D
The Ohio State University
Graduate
The Ohio State University
Personal
Birthplace
Louisville, KY
Religion
Non-Denominational
Profession
Consultant
Contact

Amber Baker (Democratic Party) is a member of theNorth Carolina House of Representatives, representingDistrict 72. She assumed office on January 1, 2021. Her current term ends on January 1, 2027.

Baker (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to theNorth Carolina House of Representatives to representDistrict 72. The Democratic primary for this office onMarch 3, 2026, was canceled.

Biography

Amber Baker was born inLouisville, Kentucky. She earned a B.S. in elementary education from Winston-Salem State University and an M.A. and Ph.D. from Ohio State University.[1] Baker's career experience includes working as the principal of Kimberley Park School and the principal consultant with Beyond Expectations Consultants.[1][2]

Committee assignments

2023-2024

Baker was assigned to the following committees:

2021-2022

Baker was assigned to the following committees:

Sponsored legislation

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Elections

2026

See also: North Carolina House of Representatives elections, 2026

General election

The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.

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General election for North Carolina House of Representatives District 72

IncumbentAmber Baker (D) is running in the general election for North Carolina House of Representatives District 72 on November 3, 2026.

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Democratic primary

The Democratic primary scheduled for March 3, 2026, was canceled. IncumbentAmber Baker (D) advanced from the Democratic primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 72 without appearing on the ballot.

Republican primary

The Republican primary scheduled for March 3, 2026, was canceled.

Campaign finance

Endorsements

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2024

See also: North Carolina House of Representatives elections, 2024

General election

General election for North Carolina House of Representatives District 72

IncumbentAmber Baker won election in the general election for North Carolina House of Representatives District 72 on November 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Amber Baker
Amber Baker (D) Candidate Connection
 
100.0
 
31,479

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Total votes: 31,479
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 72

IncumbentAmber Baker defeatedMarcus D. Pearson in the Democratic primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 72 on March 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Amber Baker
Amber Baker Candidate Connection
 
76.2
 
6,052
Image of Marcus D. Pearson
Marcus D. Pearson Candidate Connection
 
23.8
 
1,892

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Total votes: 7,944
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Endorsements

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2022

See also: North Carolina House of Representatives elections, 2022

General election

General election for North Carolina House of Representatives District 72

IncumbentAmber Baker defeatedShelton Stallworthy in the general election for North Carolina House of Representatives District 72 on November 8, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Amber Baker
Amber Baker (D)
 
73.9
 
18,738
Shelton Stallworthy (R)
 
26.1
 
6,628

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Total votes: 25,366
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Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. IncumbentAmber Baker advanced from the Democratic primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 72.

Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled.Shelton Stallworthy advanced from the Republican primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 72.

Campaign finance

2020

See also: North Carolina House of Representatives elections, 2020

General election

General election for North Carolina House of Representatives District 72

Amber Baker defeatedDan Lawlor in the general election for North Carolina House of Representatives District 72 on November 3, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Amber Baker
Amber Baker (D)
 
71.3
 
29,524
Dan Lawlor (R)
 
28.7
 
11,868

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Total votes: 41,392
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 72

Amber Baker defeatedLashun Huntley in the Democratic primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 72 on March 3, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Amber Baker
Amber Baker
 
58.6
 
7,678
Lashun Huntley
 
41.4
 
5,422

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Total votes: 13,100
(100.00% precincts reporting)
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Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled.Dan Lawlor advanced from the Republican primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 72.

Campaign finance

Campaign themes

2026

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Candidate Connection

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2024

Candidate Connection

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As a proven leader, it is important to possess the skill of listening to first understand before being understood. As an educator, working with varying personalities and differing points of view, provides me with the unique ability to create consensus based on shared experiences. It is important to know how to work with people who may have different viewpoints and beliefs for the purpose of accomplishing a set goal.
  • My professional experience in education and my personal life experiences has provided a first hand account on how lawmakers that are detached from the impact on the lives of their constituents, prompted me to run. Education will ALWAYS be my top priority. It is imperative that the General Assembly comply with legal ruling to fully fund Leandro. The ruling in 1994 by the N.C. Supreme Court recognized the state constitutional right for every student to have access to a “sound basic education, 30 years later the Republican led General Assembly still refuses to fund. In addition to fully funding Leandro, I will continue to fight for wage increases for certified and classified employees.
  • I am also blessed to still have my mother at the age of 89. She is in good health; however, so many of her friends are not as fortunate. They struggle with rising prescription cost, massive healthcare debt, limited access to affordable housing and lack of general advocacy for elder care, which is another reason I want to move from grassroots organizing and advocacy to lawmaking.
  • Workforce training and development combined with affordable housing is essential to building strong communities. As the state continues to recruit businesses that can strengthen our economy, we want to retain these companies by offering a strong workforce and housing availability.
Taxes on corporations and businesses are necessary to keep the state reserves strong. If majority party continues to fight to take the corporate tax rate to zero, our state will not be able to continue to fund itself. Personal income tax will not generate enough revenue to keep the reserves strong. Under Governor Hunt, the state was the strongest not because the tax rate was zero but because we had strong schools; K-12, community colleges and 4-year institutions. Additionally, there was the introduction of Pre-K and SmartStart. Corporations that do business in the state should pay their share ensuring that we have a strong economy, well-funded schools and access to universal Pre-K, which will contribute to economic success.
As a proven leader, it is important to possess the skill of listening to first understand before being understood. As an educator, working with varying personalities and differing points of view, provides me with the unique ability to create consensus based on shared experiences. It is important to know how to work with people who may have different viewpoints and beliefs for the purpose of accomplishing a set goal.
Many people are not clear on the role and responsibilities of the state legislatures. It is important to inform the constituents through various forms of communication and often this failure to understand how Raleigh operates, often times creates a false narrative about the effectiveness of the Representative. As promised in during my first term, there has been an emphasis on communication and transparency in reporting as well as working with the "entire" Forsyth County delegation to build trust and respect as we move forward in bringing resources to the county. I have done this by producing a bi-monthly newsletter, convening townhalls around the district and topic specific round-table discussions. As an advocate and champion, my focus will continue to be on strengthening public education through stronger investment, fighting for the reproductive rights and healthcare for women, affordable housing and criminal justice reform.

Having served two terms, I have learned that a willingness to coalition build as well as knowing how to work with people who may have different viewpoints and beliefs for the purpose of accomplishing a set goal is critical. Equally important is understanding what the roles and responsibility of this office entails. Even though as an educator, I have worked in elementary, middle and high schools that have been in the suburbs, alternative settings, as well as highly impacted environments, my experience in education has made me uniquely qualified to transition into the political arena to effect change. My commitment to always being prepared and researching the issues before voting is necessary to being an effective elected leader.
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2022

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2020

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Campaign finance summary

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Amber Baker campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2024North Carolina House of Representatives District 72Won general$60,965 $65,134
2022North Carolina House of Representatives District 72Won general$31,636 $23,250
2020North Carolina House of Representatives District 72Won general$11,931 N/A**
Grand total$104,533 $88,384
Sources:OpenSecrets, Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

Scorecards

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2024

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In 2024, theNorth Carolina State Legislature was in session from April 24 to December 13.

Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
Legislators are scored on their votes on bills relating to family issues.
Legislators are scored on their votes related to business.


2023

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In 2023, theNorth Carolina State Legislature was in session from January 11 to October 25.

Legislators are scored based on their stance related to healthcare costs.
Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
Legislators are scored on their votes on bills relating to family issues.
Legislators are scored on their votes related to business.
Legislators are scored on their votes on environment and conservation issues.
Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.


2022

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In 2022, theNorth Carolina State Legislature was in session from May 18 to July 1.

Legislators are scored based on their stance related to healthcare costs.
Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
Legislators are scored on their votes on bills relating to family issues.
Legislators are scored on their votes related to business.
Legislators are scored on their votes on environment and conservation issues.


2021

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In 2021, theNorth Carolina State Legislature was in session from January 13 to December 30.

Legislators are scored based on their stance related to healthcare costs.
Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
Legislators are scored on their votes related to business.
Legislators are scored on their votes on environment and conservation issues.
Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.









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    Preceded by
    Derwin Montgomery (D)    		North Carolina House of Representatives District 72
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