REIDSVILLE, N.C.-- Longtime Rockingham County Sheriff Sam Page has formally announced his campaign for lieutenant governor of North Carolina.
Page made the announcement during a press conference at the Rockingham County Republican head office in Reidsville.
Page, 66, has actually acted as sheriff in Rockingham County since 1998. He was most just recently re-elected to his seventh term in November 2022, where he made 65.7% of the more than 32,000 votes cast in beating two oppositions for constable. Page was unopposed in 2018 and took 76% of the votes in 2014.
Page also functioned as the statewide chair of previous President Donald Trump's 2020 re-election project. Trump's support might weigh big in Page's project. The pair have a strong relationship with Page going to occasions at the White House throughout his Presidency and testifying prior to Congress about law enforcement and migration.
Page is a 1975 graduate of Reidsville High School, but his profile on LinkedIn shows no college coursework. He served in the U.S. Air Force (1975-80) and prior to running for constable was a detective in the Eden Police Department.
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Page appears to have assistance amongst higher-level GOP authorities. Diane Parnell, the chair of the Rockingham GOP, validated that she had actually heard from higher-level GOP authorities that Page "needs to be running for higher office."
Page made clear during his announcement that he intends to continue his work as constable during his campaign.
" I am the duly elected constable of Rockingham County and you know what, I'm gon na continue working as the constable." stated Page. "We have a terrific group of males and females that work at the Sheriff's Office and will continue doing what we do, which is to safeguard and serve the individuals of this county, the great people of this county."
Page stated throughout his statement that he has actually spent most of his life in civil service.
" All of my adult life, from the military to today, I've been a public servant.," said Page
Page cites that experience as what separates him from the other candidates in the race.
" I'm beginning my 25th year as sheriff, my seventh term, and I've had the chance and the honor to serve due to the fact that the citizens of North Carolina and Rockingham County have allowed me to do so," stated Page. "And I take a look at my experience, there's no prospect in this race on either side that has experience in public safety and has the capability to have actually worked with numerous fantastic local people, local officials. ".
Page went on to note some of the organizations he has worked with throughout the years.
" I've dealt with regional, state and congressional work for many years," stated Page. "I've dealt with the North Carolina Sheriff's Association. I'm the previous president of the association, dealing with 100 sheriffs across the state. I currently serve on the executive committee with the North Carolina Sheriff's Association.".
Civil service and safety were at the heart of Page's announcement.
" I'm a public servant and public safety is what I understand," stated Page. "And that's what I need to use all the people and all the people of North Carolina as your lieutenant governor.".
To close his statement, Page mentioned two of his pastimes, long-distance running and flying, and the effect they have on his method to the race.
You run it all the method through to the surface line and I'm going to do that," stated Page. "Imagine a test pilot in the Air Force.
The NC Board of Elections site has actually not published a list of prospects who have filed for the 2024 election, Page, long a force in state Republican politics, would enter a congested field. Based upon a prospect tracking sheet kept by Catawba College federal government teacher and blogger Michael Bitzer, there are currently five confirmed Republican candidates for lieutenant guv:.
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- Jeffrey Wilmore, the long-time agent in House District 94 who likewise teaches in Wilkes County Public Schools.
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- Hal Weatherman, who was chief of staff and campaign manager for former Lt. Gov. Dan Forest.
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- Jim Kee, a previous member of the Greensboro City Council and candidate in two other elections.
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- Peter Boykin, owner of the conservative political site GoRightNews.com.
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- Allen Mashburn, pastor of Asbury Baptist Church in Randolph County who is photographed on his website with Lt. Gov. Robinson.
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Sen. Jim Burgin (R-Hartnett) likewise has actually been pointed out as a candidate but is unofficial.
There likewise are 4 Democrats who have actually verified their plans:.
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- Rachel Hunt, a state senator from Mecklenburg County and child of former Gov. Jim Hunt.
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- Ben Clark, a previous state senator from Chatham County who ran for Congress in the 9th District last November.
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- Raymond Smith Jr., a previous agent for District 21 in the state House.
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- Delmonte Crawford, a civil rights activist with no prior political experience.
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Former Spring Lake Mayor Chris Rey withdrew his formerly announced strategies. State Sen. Sydney Batch (D-Wake) has been mentioned.
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