Jon Hardister
American politician from North Carolina
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Jonathan Yates Hardister (born October 29, 1982) is a former Republican member of the North Carolina House of Representatives. He represented the 59th district (including constituents in eastern Guilford County) from 2013 to 2024.[1][2]
Preceded byConstituency established
Succeeded byAlan Branson
BornJonathan Yates Hardister
October 29, 1982
October 29, 1982
Jon Hardister | |
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| Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives from the 59th district | |
| In office January 1, 2013 – April 8, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Constituency established |
| Succeeded by | Alan Branson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Jonathan Yates Hardister October 29, 1982 |
| Party | Republican |
| Education | Greensboro College (BA) |
He resigned from the chamber in April 2024 in order to seek employment in the private sector. At the time of his resignation, he was serving as the deputy Majority Whip.[3] Hardister's vacant seat was filled by Alan Branson.[4][5]
Following his retirement from political office, Hardister partnered with Sebastian King to form the government affairs firm Elevation Strategies.[6]
Hardister is a Greensboro, NC native and graduated from Grimsley High School and Greensboro College.[7]
Committee assignments
2021-2022 session
- Appropriations (Vice Chair)
- Appropriations - Education (Chair)
- Education - Universities (Chair)
- Alcoholic Beverage Control (Vice Chair)
- UNC BOG Nominations (Vice Chair)
- Judiciary II
- Redistricting
- Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
2019-2020 session
- Appropriations (Vice Chair)
- Appropriations - Capital (Chair)
- Education - K-12
- Alcoholic Beverage Control (Vice Chair)
- Banking (Vice Chair)
- Election Law and Campaign Finance Reform
- Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
2017-2018 session
- Appropriations (Vice Chair)
- Appropriations - Capital (Chair)
- Appropriations - Information Technology
- Education - K-12
- Alcoholic Beverage Control (Vice Chair)
- Banking (Vice Chair)
- Elections and Ethics Law
- Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
2015-2016 session
- Appropriations
- Appropriations - Capital (Chair)
- Education - K-12
- Alcoholic Beverage Control (Chair)
- Banking
- Elections
- Judiciary I
- Transportation
2013-2014 session
- Banking (Vice Chair)
- Education
- Agriculture
- Finance
- Judiciary
Electoral history
2020
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jon Hardister (incumbent) | 5,644 | 79.88% | |
| Republican | Allen Chappell | 1,422 | 20.12% | |
| Total votes | 7,066 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jon Hardister (incumbent) | 28,474 | 52.26% | |
| Democratic | Nicole Quick | 26,016 | 47.74% | |
| Total votes | 54,500 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2018
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jon Hardister (incumbent) | 2,692 | 68.83% | |
| Republican | Mark McDaniel | 1,013 | 25.90% | |
| Republican | Karen C. Albright | 206 | 5.27% | |
| Total votes | 3,911 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jon Hardister (incumbent) | 22,119 | 56.65% | |
| Democratic | Steven A. Buccini | 16,924 | 43.35% | |
| Total votes | 39,043 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2016
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jon Hardister (incumbent) | 28,980 | 60.32% | |
| Democratic | Scott A. Jones | 19,060 | 39.68% | |
| Total votes | 48,040 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2014
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jon Hardister (incumbent) | 19,784 | 60.20% | |
| Democratic | Scott Jones | 11,925 | 36.29% | |
| Libertarian | Paul Meinhart | 1,155 | 3.51% | |
| Total votes | 32,864 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2012
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jon Hardister | 6,737 | 57.97% | |
| Republican | Sharon Kasica | 3,538 | 30.44% | |
| Republican | Timothy Cook | 1,347 | 11.59% | |
| Total votes | 11,622 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jon Hardister | 32,872 | 100% | ||
| Total votes | 32,872 | 100% | |||
| Republican win (new seat) | |||||
2010
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jon Hardister | 1,645 | 72.31% | |
| Republican | Wendell H. Sawyer | 630 | 27.69% | |
| Total votes | 2,275 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Pricey Harrison (incumbent) | 10,664 | 55.69% | |
| Republican | Jon Hardister | 8,485 | 44.31% | |
| Total votes | 19,149 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||