Republican Donna McDowell White, candidate for NC House District 26, answers our questions
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Candidates for NC House District 26
The candidates for North Carolina state House District 26 in Johnston County are incumbent Republican Rep. Donna McDowell White, Democrat Matthew Wood and Libertarian Kevin Terrett.
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Name: Donna McDowell White
District/seat: House District 26
County or counties represented: Johnston
Political party: Republican
Age as of Nov. 5, 2024: 57
Campaign website: Donnawhitenc26.com
Current occupation: Registered nurse
Professional experience: Licensed registered nurse, aging specialist, home care, home health. HIV/AIDS state nursing consultant, public health nurse consultant, pediatric nurse clinician, radio personality.
Education: Watts Hospital School of Nursing, UNC-Chapel Hill
Please list any notable government or civic involvement: House of Representatives, Johnston County Board of Education, Clayton Planning Board, Clayton Board of Adjustment, Clayton High School Advisory Council, Rotary Club program chair, Civitan Cheerleading Coach, member of Clayton Chamber of Commerce and Triangle East Chamber of Commerce, Board of Directors Cleveland Chamber of Commerce.
What would be your top priority if elected?
Passing the SAVE Act (Safe, Accessible, Value-driven and Excellent) which allows advance practice nurses to practice to their full practice authority.
By percentage, what raises should state employees, school staff and teachers receive in the next state budget?
15%
What legislation would you support to improve Triangle transportation, housing or infrastructure? Please be specific.
Johnston County, which is on the edge of the Triangle, received over $80 million for water and sewer projects, and additional funding for airports, bridges and roads, development of public parks, and community college campus improvements.
Do you think the legislature should fund about $500 million for private school vouchers through the Opportunity Scholarship program? Why or why not?
House Bill 10 was passed with bipartisan support by the N.C. General Assembly on Sept. 11, 2024.
Is there an issue on which you disagree with your party? What is your position on that issue?
From time to time, members of the two parties can disagree with each other and with their own party. My policy is to collaborate with both sides of the aisle and try to come to the best solution for the constituents I represent.
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