Johnson, a Republican and chair of the House Oversight and Reform Committee, also serves as Deputy Majority Whip. He said his campaign will focus on continuing the work of strengthening public safety, protecting conservative values, and growing the economy across western North Carolina.

Officials approved multiple resolutions supporting new housing development, behavioral health programs, and more than $430,000 in law enforcement technology and staffing grants.

The Open Enrollment Period began on Oct. 15 and will run for eight weeks to give you enough time to review and make changes to your Medicare coverage. Changes must be made by Dec. 7 to guarantee your coverage will begin without interruption on Jan. 1, 2026.

“The second and final application period for the NC SMART Personal Property Debris Removal Program will close on November 7, 2025,” the release states. “This program helps homeowners remove storm debris or demolish unsafe structures at no cost. Applications are for new applicants only and will not reopen.”

A lifelong learner and passionate educator, Rayfield holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Sociology from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte (2001), a degree in Elementary Education from Shaw University (2008), and a Master of Arts in Educational Leadership from Queen’s University (2020).