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Monika Johnson-Hostler

NC House of Representatives
District 033

Monika Johnson-Hostler - NC House of Representatives District 033

Candidate Statement:

Monika is seeking election to the NC House because she believes in providing constituents with a dedicated representative who listens attentively, works tirelessly, and steadfastly keeps her promises for the betterment of the district. With a background in shaping federal, state, and local policies, advocating for marginalized communities, and serving as an elected official, Monika is well-prepared to represent NC House District 33. Her motivation stems from a deep commitment to public service rather than personal gain. Monika aims to cultivate a campaign powered by the voices of the people, focusing on listening to their concerns and crafting effective solutions. For the past two decades, Monika has served as the executive director of the NC Coalition Against Sexual Assault and has been a member of the Wake County Board of Education since 2013.

Importance of this Race:

The NC House of Representatives consists of 120 members who serve two-year terms. Wake County’s delegation includes 13 Representatives, 12 of whom are Democrats. Right now, the NCGOP holds a supermajority, meaning they don’t have to “cross the aisle” to negotiate or pass bills into law. This supermajority also enables Republicans to override the Governor’s veto. Republicans in the General Assembly have pushed through bills limiting the Governor’s power and injected partisan politics into our judicial system. In order to break this supermajority, Democrats need to at least hold all current seats and win an additional one to begin restoring a functional democracy in our General Assembly.

Office Responsibilities:

  • The NC General Assembly is the legislative branch of our government and makes laws for North Carolina.
  • It is made up of the Senate and the House of Representatives, collectively known as the General Assembly.
  • The General Assembly meets biennially and all members are elected for two-year terms.
  • The House consists of 120 members and the presiding officer is known as the Speaker of the House.
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