Allen Chesser
American politician from North Carolina
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Gregory Allen Chesser II is a Republican member of the North Carolina House of Representatives, who has represented the 25th district (including part of Nash County) since 2023.[1][2] A law enforcement officer who served in the Army National Guard from 2003 to 2009, Chesser unsuccessfully ran for Congress in 2018.[citation needed]
Allen Chesser | |
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| Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives from the 25th district | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | James Gailliard |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Gregory Allen Chesser II |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Jessica |
| Children | 5 |
| Education | Bunn High School |
| Occupation | Law Enforcement Officer |
| Website | Official website |
As a representative, Chesser was one of the primary sponsors of the Fostering Care in NC Act, a bill to enact more state oversight of the county-administered foster care system in North Carolina.[3] He is in favor of increased regulations on cannabis and THC products.[4][5]
Electoral history
2022
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Allen Chesser | 3,631 | 49.73% | |
| Republican | Yvonne McLeod | 3,322 | 45.50% | |
| Republican | Alsey Heth Hopkins | 348 | 4.77% | |
| Total votes | 7,301 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Allen Chesser | 17,903 | 52.85% | |
| Democratic | James Gailliard (incumbent) | 15,128 | 44.66% | |
| Libertarian | Nick Taylor | 841 | 2.48% | |
| Total votes | 33,872 | 100% | ||
| Republican gain from Democratic | ||||
2018
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | George Holding (incumbent) | 17,979 | 76.21% | |
| Republican | Allen Chesser | 5,612 | 23.79% | |
| Total votes | 23,591 | 100% | ||
Committee assignments
2023-2024 session
- Appropriations
- Appropriations - Capital
- Health
- Insurance
- Military and Veterans Affairs
- Oversight and Reform