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Evonne Hopkins

NC House of Representatives
District 035

Evonne Hopkins - NC House of Representatives District 035

Candidate Statement:

Evonne S. Hopkins is a family law attorney, small business owner, women’s rights advocate, and mother running in North Carolina House District 35. She will work to expand women’s reproductive freedoms, support public education, and elevate small businesses and the economy in the General Assembly.

Evonne is no stranger to hard work and perseverance. Having watched her parents achieve the American dream, Evonne grew up in small business and entrepreneurship. She believes with hard work and dedication, anything is possible. Raised with a strong moral compass and work ethic, Evonne is true to her word and respectful of others.

Evonne successfully operates and owns the Raleigh Law Center in North Raleigh practicing family law. She lives in North Raleigh with her husband and their two children.

Evonne is a North Carolina Board Certified Family Law Specialist and Certified Parent Coordinator. She has been advocating for children and families for 20 years and will do the same in the General Assembly.

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.

Issues:

Education:

Our kids need a strong public school system that educates and protects them. All children should have access to the tools for opportunity and success. We need to support our teachers and fund education, including school counselors and nurses.

Healthcare:

Access to healthcare is a fundamental right. With the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, we must protect access to healthcare and women’s reproductive freedoms. Evonne will work tirelessly to restore women’s reproductive rights and end abortion bans.

Environment:

As an avid kayaker, swimmer, hiker, and boater, Hopkins supports our parks and waterways. She will advocate for clean air and water, as well as the development of public transit systems and investments in renewable energy.

External Candidate Links:

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