Bubba Hartsell

Republican | North Carolina

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Bubba Hartsell — Cabarrus County Schools Board of Education, At-Large Seats (vote for three) (North Carolina Republican Primary - Federal, Statewide, State, Judicial, School Board | March 3, 2026)
Cabarrus County Schools Board of Education, At-Large Members (vote for three) North Carolina General | November 3, 2026
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Conservative

BIOGRAPHY

EDUCATION

Northwest Cabarrus High, Concord, Diploma, 2001-2004

Rowan Cabarrus Community College, Salisbury, Real Estate Broker, -2019

WORK & MILITARY

NCDPS-National Guard-Tarheel Challenge Academy, Youth Program Education Assistant, Assistant Team Leader, 2025-2026

Kannapolis City Schools, Behavior Specialist, Interim Teacher, 2020-2025

Cabarrus County Schools, Head Football / Wrestling Coach, Maintenance, 2013-2020

Exp Realty, Real Estate Broker, 2019-2026

AFFILIATIONS

Cabarrus County Young Republicans, Chairman, 2025-2026

Cabarrus County GOP Executive Committee, Committee Member, 2024-2026

Concord - Afton Sunset Rotary, Member

Carolina Parent Group, Volunteer

Factory Church, Volunteer

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

Candidate did not provide

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

Candidate did not provide

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (4)

Kevin Crutchfield (2024)

Mark Robinson (2024)

State Republican Party Organizations (2024)

Young Republican National Federation (2024)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)

SELECTED FINANCIAL SOURCE DOCUMENTS

Disclosure Report - Mid Year Semi-Annual (01/01/2025 - 06/30/2025) from the Cabarrus County website

Selected contributions/disbursements:

Disclosure Report - Second Quarter (02/18/2024 - 06/30/2024) from the Cabarrus County website

Selected contributions/disbursements:

  • $159.00 disbursement to Republican Party

Complete list of candidate's Campaign Finance Reports can be found on the Cabarrus County website.

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Human life deserves legal protection from conception until natural death.

Strongly Agree

Life begins at conception.

What role should the school serve in helping a student with an unwanted or crisis pregnancy?

Follow Title IX guidelines and then ensure that the student is still receiving their education. The school should be supportive of the student.


ECONOMY

What is your position on government funding of public education from Pre-K through college?

I believe Pre - K is important for the development of children for basic skills. I am not a fan of taxpayers footing the bill, there are lots of Pre Ks out there, many are offered by religious organizations that a lot of times work with parents on price. I believe it is a state by state issue when it comes to funding.

Student loan forgiveness unfairly shifts the financial burden to those not responsible for student debt.

Strongly Agree

If you take out a loan you should pay it back.


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

With regard to public schools, what does "separation of church and state" mean to you?

It means that a school cannot force a religion on anyone. The 1st Amendment of the Constitution allows for an individual or individuals to practice their religion anytime as long as they are not disrupting in a class or school functions.


IMMIGRATION

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) enhances the safety and security of communities by identifying and detaining illegal aliens.

Strongly Agree

I fully support ICE.


EDUCATION

Abortion and gender-affirming providers, including Planned Parenthood, should be a resource for instruction or services in the school.

Strongly Disagree

They have no business in schools.

Consequences for bad behavior create a safe and orderly environment, which is essential for student learning.

Strongly Agree

Educators should give students a thorough education in America's founding documents and cultivate American patriotism.

Strongly Agree

I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.

Strongly Agree

If you support the teaching of Sex Ed, please answer the following question: Sexual education should include these topics (list all that apply and add your own, if needed) -- abortion methods and side effects; abstinence; consent; contraceptive methods; human anatomy/the reproductive system; physical and emotional health outcomes; sex acts and pleasures of sex; sexual orientation and gender identity; stages of pregnancy and fetal development

abstinence; consent; contraceptive methods; human anatomy/the reproductive system; physical and emotional health outcomes; stages of pregnancy and fetal development.

Please list in order the following priorities in relation to the role of a K-12 public school (omitting any that do not apply): American History, Art & Music, Civics, Critical Race Theory, Foreign Language, Gender Identity, Information Technology, Language Arts, Mathematics, Personal Finances, Physical Fitness, Political Activism, Science, Sexuality, Social Emotional Learning, Vocational Learning

Personal Finances, Physical Fitness, American History, Civics, Vocational Learning, Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Information Technology, Art & Music, Social Emotional Learning, Foreign Language

Public schools should prioritize academic achievement and building character necessary to preserve American traditions and self-government.

Strongly Agree

School choice creates competition, and that competition will push public schools to improve their educational systems.

Strongly Agree


VALUES

Biological males should be allowed to participate in women's sports or occupy biological women's spaces whether it be bathrooms, locker rooms, sorority houses, women's shelters, or prison.

Strongly Disagree

NO! Men do not belong in Women's sports or spaces!

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

Christian. Jesus is my Lord and savior!

Government should recognize and support the fundamental right and essential duty of parents to direct their child's health and educational well-being.

Strongly Agree

I support the teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., that people should be judged by the content of their character and not the color of their skin.

Strongly Agree

Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.

Strongly Agree

Mental health conditions such as anorexia and gender dysphoria need to be treated, not affirmed.

Strongly Agree

School library books that have literary value, as determined by experts, should be exempt from obscenity laws.

Strongly Disagree


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree


ABOUT YOU

Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.

NO

Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.

NO

I voted in these primaries and general elections:

2014 General Election 2016 General Election 2018 Republican Primary 2018 General Election 2020 Republican Primary 2020 General Election 2022 Republican Primary 2022 General Election

When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to immigration and religious liberty, which of the following best describes you overall?

Very Conservative


2ND AMENDMENT

Faculty who are licensed to carry and have had ongoing training should be allowed to carry guns at school in order to respond to an active shooter situation.

Strongly Agree

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