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Republican Jerry Doliner, candidate for NC House District 40, answers our questions

Jerry Doliner, Republican candidate for NC House of Representatives District 40.
Jerry Doliner, Republican candidate for NC House of Representatives District 40. Courtesy of Jerry Doliner

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Candidates for NC House District 40

The Democratic incumbent, Rep. Joe John, is running for reelection. He faces challenges from Republican Jerry Doliner and Libertarian Mike Munger. District 40 covers Wake County. Get to know the candidates with our 2024 NC Voter Guide.


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Name: Jerry Doliner

District/seat: House District 40

County or counties represented: Wake

Political party: Republican

Age as of Nov. 5, 2024: 74

Campaign website: doliner4house40.org

Current occupation: Retired

Professional experience: Small business owner my entire adult life

Education: Clarence Poe, Francis Lacy, LeRoy Martin, Needham Broughton, UNC-Chapel Hill (AB in 1972)

Please list any notable government or civic involvement. This is my first and last race for public office.

What would be your top priority if elected?

Better education outcomes for our students.

By percentage, what raises should state employees, school staff and teachers receive in the next state budget?

I don’t know.

What legislation would you support to improve Triangle transportation, housing or infrastructure? Please be specific.

Not light rail! Most of these decisions are not made at the state level.

Do you think the legislature should fund about $500 million for private school vouchers through the Opportunity Scholarship program? Why or why not?

Yes. Public education is not teaching well and it needs competition.

Is there an issue on which you disagree with your party? What is your position on that issue?

I am pro-life but not anti-abortion as it is in common practice nationwide. I will not vote for any legislation that would restrict access to abortions more than our current law allows.

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Korie Dean
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Korie Dean covers higher education in the Triangle and across North Carolina for The News & Observer, where she is also part of the state government and politics team. She is a graduate of the Hussman School of Journalism and Media at UNC-Chapel Hill and a lifelong North Carolinian. 
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Candidates for NC House District 40

The Democratic incumbent, Rep. Joe John, is running for reelection. He faces challenges from Republican Jerry Doliner and Libertarian Mike Munger. District 40 covers Wake County. Get to know the candidates with our 2024 NC Voter Guide.