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Donna McDowell White

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Donna McDowell White
Candidate, North Carolina House of Representatives District 26
North Carolina House of Representatives District 26
Tenure
2017 - Present
Term ends
2027
Years in position
9
Predecessor:Namon Daughtry (R)
Compensation
Base salary
$13,951/year
Per diem
$104/day
Elections and appointments
Last election
November 5, 2024
Next election
March 3, 2026
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Donna McDowell White (Republican Party) is a member of theNorth Carolina House of Representatives, representingDistrict 26. She assumed office on January 1, 2017. Her current term ends on January 1, 2027.

White (Republican Party) is running for re-election to theNorth Carolina House of Representatives to representDistrict 26. She is on the ballot in the Republican primary onMarch 3, 2026.[source]

Committee assignments

2023-2024

White was assigned to the following committees:

2021-2022

White was assigned to the following committees:

2019-2020

White was assigned to the following committees:

2017 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:

North Carolina committee assignments, 2017
•Aging
•Appropriations
•Appropriations on Health and Human Services
•Education - K-12
•Ethics
•Health
•Judiciary III

Sponsored legislation

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Elections

2026

See also: North Carolina House of Representatives elections, 2026

General election

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General election for North Carolina House of Representatives District 26

L'Bertrice Solomon (D) is running in the general election for North Carolina House of Representatives District 26 on November 3, 2026.

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Democratic primary

The Democratic primary scheduled for March 3, 2026, was canceled.L'Bertrice Solomon (D) advanced from the Democratic primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 26 without appearing on the ballot.

Republican primary

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Republican primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 26

IncumbentDonna McDowell White (R) andMargie Beth Riedel (R) are running in the Republican primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 26 on March 3, 2026.

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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 26

IncumbentDonna McDowell White defeatedMatthew Wood andKevin Terrett in the general election for North Carolina House of Representatives District 26 on November 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Donna McDowell White
Donna McDowell White (R)
 
55.1
 
29,943
Image of Matthew Wood
Matthew Wood (D) Candidate Connection
 
41.7
 
22,671
Kevin Terrett (L)
 
3.2
 
1,732

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Total votes: 54,346
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Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled.Matthew Wood advanced from the Democratic primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 26.

Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. IncumbentDonna McDowell White advanced from the Republican primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 26.

Libertarian primary election

The Libertarian primary election was canceled.Kevin Terrett advanced from the Libertarian primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 26.

Campaign finance

Endorsements

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Pledges

White signed the following pledges.

  • U.S. Term Limits

2022

See also: North Carolina House of Representatives elections, 2022

General election

General election for North Carolina House of Representatives District 26

IncumbentDonna McDowell White defeatedLinda Bennett in the general election for North Carolina House of Representatives District 26 on November 8, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Donna McDowell White
Donna McDowell White (R)
 
59.2
 
19,984
Image of Linda Bennett
Linda Bennett (D) Candidate Connection
 
40.8
 
13,783

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Total votes: 33,767
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Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled.Linda Bennett advanced from the Democratic primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 26.

Republican primary election

Republican primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 26

IncumbentDonna McDowell White defeatedRick Walker in the Republican primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 26 on May 17, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Donna McDowell White
Donna McDowell White
 
65.8
 
4,851
Image of Rick Walker
Rick Walker Candidate Connection
 
34.2
 
2,520

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Total votes: 7,371
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2020

See also: North Carolina House of Representatives elections, 2020

General election

General election for North Carolina House of Representatives District 26

IncumbentDonna McDowell White defeatedLinda Bennett andDenton Lee in the general election for North Carolina House of Representatives District 26 on November 3, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Donna McDowell White
Donna McDowell White (R)
 
53.7
 
33,495
Image of Linda Bennett
Linda Bennett (D)
 
34.8
 
21,689
Image of Denton Lee
Denton Lee (Independent)
 
11.6
 
7,227

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Total votes: 62,411
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Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled.Linda Bennett advanced from the Democratic primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 26.

Republican primary election

Republican primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 26

IncumbentDonna McDowell White defeatedJustin Tate in the Republican primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 26 on March 3, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Donna McDowell White
Donna McDowell White
 
72.5
 
7,110
Justin Tate
 
27.5
 
2,695

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Total votes: 9,805
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Campaign finance

2018

See also:North Carolina House of Representatives elections, 2018

General election

General election for North Carolina House of Representatives District 26

IncumbentDonna McDowell White defeatedLinda Bennett in the general election for North Carolina House of Representatives District 26 on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Donna McDowell White
Donna McDowell White (R)
 
59.8
 
22,770
Image of Linda Bennett
Linda Bennett (D)
 
40.2
 
15,283

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Total votes: 38,053
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 26

Linda Bennett advanced from the Democratic primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 26 on May 8, 2018.

Candidate
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Image of Linda Bennett
Linda Bennett

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Republican primary election

Republican primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 26

IncumbentDonna McDowell White advanced from the Republican primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 26 on May 8, 2018.

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2016

See also:North Carolina House of Representatives elections, 2016

Elections for theNorth Carolina House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election was held on March 15, 2016, and the general election was held onNovember 8, 2016.[1] The candidate filing deadline was December 21, 2015.[2]IncumbentNamon Daughtry (R) did not seek re-election.

Donna McDowell White defeatedRich Nixon in the North Carolina House of Representatives District 26 general election.[3][4]

North Carolina House of Representatives, District 26 General Election, 2016
PartyCandidateVote %Votes
    RepublicanGreen check mark transparent.pngDonna McDowell White58.05%25,899
    DemocraticRich Nixon41.95%18,716
Total Votes44,615
Source:North Carolina State Board of Elections


Rich Nixon ran unopposed in the North Carolina House of Representatives District 26 Democratic primary.[5][6]

North Carolina House of Representatives, District 26 Democratic Primary, 2016
PartyCandidate
    DemocraticGreen check mark transparent.pngRich Nixon (unopposed)


Donna McDowell White defeatedDennis Nielsen in the North Carolina House of Representatives District 26 Republican primary.[7][8]

North Carolina House of Representatives, District 26 Republican Primary, 2016
PartyCandidateVote %Votes
    RepublicanGreen check mark transparent.pngDonna McDowell White59.53%6,009
    RepublicanDennis Nielsen40.47%4,085
Total Votes10,094


Campaign themes

2026

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2024

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2022

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2020

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2016

White's campaign website highlighted the following issues:

“

Fiscal conservative:As the Chair of the Finance Committee for Johnston County Schools during the recession we lost $61 million from local, state, and federal funding. We trimmed the central office, addressed facility usage and cut 1.6 million from the utility bill. We shared $21 million with the County to reduce the debt service and improve the bond rating for future facility needs. During this time we protected the classroom and saved jobs.

Transparent and Inclusive Government:

  • During my terms on the Johnston County Board of Education all parents/ teachers /staff have had access to me via cell, email and face-to-face meetings. My office will have an open door policy in Raleigh and I will be visible daily in Johnston County.
  • I will seek opportunities to have small groups of local experts to assist me in topics of concerns and/or issues of the County. Taxpayers will have Facebook and email updates from me from Raleigh weekly.
  • By 2025, 89 of NC's 100 counties including Johnston will have more people over 60 than under 17. The western corridor of Johnston County is already experiencing this reflection. With large numbers of retirees moving to this great climate, and for other amenities, the need of growing the resources to having senior friendly communities is an issue for our very near future. My work experience positions me to work with the needs of the senior population.

Collaboration:

  • Growth is a major issue in Johnston County that affects schools, towns, overall infrastructure, roads, and needs for a multi-skilled job base. It is going to take collaboration among citizens and elected officials to seek creative ways to address this good problem of growth.
  • As a member of the House I will use my experience as a school board member, where we have grown a school a year for the last five years, to help navigate the planning for the growth facing NC.[9]
”
—Donna McDowell White[10]

Campaign finance summary

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Donna McDowell White campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2024North Carolina House of Representatives District 26Won general$153,351 $170,890
2022North Carolina House of Representatives District 26Won general$158,322 $150,090
2020North Carolina House of Representatives District 26Won general$148,799 N/A**
2016North Carolina House of Representatives, District 26Won$65,006 N/A**
Grand total$525,477 $320,980
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.
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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.
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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.


2020

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In 2020, theNorth Carolina State Legislature was in session from April 28 to September 3. The legislature was in recess from July 8 to September 1 and then reconvened September 2 to September 3.

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 on environment and conservation issues.
Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.


2019

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In 2019, theGeneral Assembly of North Carolina was in session from January 9 through August 27.

Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
Legislators are scored on their votes on environment and conservation issues.
Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.


2018

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In 2018, theGeneral Assembly of North Carolina was in session from January 10 through July 4.

Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
Legislators are scored on their votes on environment and conservation issues.
Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.


2017

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In 2017, theGeneral Assembly of North Carolina was in session from January 11 through June 30. Before the legislature adjourned its regular scheduled session, the legislature scheduled the following additional session dates: August 3, August 18 to August 25, August 28 to August 31, and October 4 to October 17.

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 on conservative issues.





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    1. ↑The primary for U.S. congressional elections was rescheduled to June 7, 2016, following legal challenges toNorth Carolina's district maps. State races were unaffected.
    2. ↑North Carolina State Board of Elections, "2016 Candidate Filing," accessed December 22, 2015
    3. ↑North Carolina State Board of Elections, "Candidate Listing," accessed August 23, 2016
    4. ↑North Carolina State Board of Elections, "2016 General Election results lookup," accessd December 21, 2016
    5. ↑North Carolina State Board of Elections, "Candidate Listing," accessed January 4, 2016
    6. ↑North Carolina State Board of Elections, "03/15/2016 Official primary results - Statewide," March 15, 2016
    7. ↑North Carolina State Board of Elections, "Candidate Listing," accessed January 4, 2016
    8. ↑North Carolina State Board of Elections, "03/15/2016 Official primary results - Statewide," March 15, 2016
    9. ↑Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
    10. ↑Donna McDowell White for NC House, "Platform," accessed March 7, 2016

    Political offices
    Preceded by
    Namon Daughtry (R)    		North Carolina House of Representatives District 26
    2017-Present    		Succeeded by
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