

James M. "Jimmy" Rogers
Republican | North Carolina
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
James M. "Jimmy" Rogers
Party
Republican
Election Year
2026
Election
Republican Primary - Federal, Statewide, State, Judicial, School Board
Race
State Rep., District 118
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Pisgah High School, Canton, Diploma, 1975-1977
Campbell (College) University, Buies Creek, Undergrad, 1977-1978
Appalachian State University, Boone, Studied Business/Finance, 1979-1981
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
Canton First Baptist Church, Deacon/Finance Committee Chair/Audio-VisualTeam/Transportation/Buildings and Grounds, 2012-2026
Haywood County School Board Member, V.Chair/chair Policy Committee/Chair Buildings and Grounds /chair Finance Committee, 2000-2026
Smokey Mountain Event Center( Formally Haywood County Fairgrounds), President, 1998-2004
Waynesville Masonic lodge, Past Master /current Treasurer, 1989-2026
North Carolina School Board Action Center, Member, 2024-2026
North Carolina School Board Association, Member/ Former Legislative Committee member, 2000-2026
Haywood Electric Membership Co-op, Board member, 1987-1989
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Haywood County School Board, 2000-2026
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
NC House Representatives District 118, 2026-
ENDORSEMENTS
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (3)
Kevin Ensley
Chairman Haywood County Commissioners and friends for decades
1981-2026
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
Only to save or preserve the health of unborn child or mother. A Life-threatening conditioning. Reference introduced HB804
Human life deserves legal protection from conception until natural death.
Agree
The lives of human embryos created through artificial methods ought to be protected from purposeful destruction.
Strongly Agree
The Comstock Act, which bans interstate transportation of abortion-inducing drugs, should be enforced.
Agree
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
Need to keep independence of each other, and either has authority over the other. We all need to still work together to make a better state!
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Neutral
NATIONAL SECURITY
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Agree
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
Yes and it is an important factor to US foreign policy in the Middle East
HEALTHCARE
What most closely matches your view on healthcare: A) Healthcare for all should be guaranteed and funded by the government with no private healthcare option. (includes "universal healthcare," "medicare for all," etc.) B) Healthcare insurance funded by the government should be available for all who want it, along with private healthcare options. C) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary. D) Taxpayer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be defunded.
Healthcare should be made more affordable and it needs to be closely monitored as to the cost of procedures being more consistent and cost of medicine should be better regulated. It does need to be made available and affordable to every citizen.
The government should keep a database of people with various ongoing medical illnesses to assess the economic burden of treatment.
Agree
ECONOMY
What is your position on the minimum wage?
I would like to see it higher than the current rate of $7.25 which is the Federal minimum wage. There is 19 other states at this rate currently. Our neighboring states are at this rate with the exception of VA which is at $12.00
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Agree
List your top 3-5 priorities to eliminate government waste.
1- House select committee to look closely at budget every year to assure the spending is done in an efficient manner 2 - learn from the Minnesota situation and don’t make mistakes at the cost to the taxpayers
IMMIGRATION
I support the existence of sanctuary cities to protect undocumented persons.
Strongly Disagree
NC Legislature should maintain a strong stance against sanctuary cities.
EDUCATION
I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.
Agree
I believe every child in NC deserves the best education and the Federal funding we get from USDOE is very helpful. It is only about 11% and could hurt our public schools. If the USDOE is eliminated then need to make sure the allocated funding will still be awarded, and allow the funds be used where needed. This is a situation that MUST be monitored closely to assure that the children are taken care of! For NC along with some other states that have not received some allocations.
Foreign governments should be prohibited from funding American education.
Neutral
If the federal government freezes our funding due to NC accepting monetary assistance for education, then this issue can be very concerning. We need to protect or children’s (K-12 and higher) education! This is a issue that we need to be monitoring closely.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
What should be the goal of the criminal justice system?
Always lookin at ways to Improve effectiveness. Observe and modify the Protect and Serve act as needed. Always improve Public safety for officers. Fund our crime labs. Focus on reducing crime and improve sentencing. We need to get our courts to bear down on repeat offenders. Mainly need commitment to reforming the system to better serve and protect.
Government has a responsibility to protect children from sexual exploitation during online activities.
Strongly Agree
Sharia law should not be accepted or incorporated in any form within the legal framework of the United States.
Agree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Legal age,
ABOUT YOU
When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and religious liberty, which of the following best describes you overall?
Conservative
Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.
No
Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.
No
VALUES
Government should recognize and support the fundamental right and essential duty of parents to direct their child's health and educational well-being.
Agree
Attempts to physically or socially transition a child to the opposite sex constitute child abuse.
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.
Agree
I support the expansion of gambling in my state.
Agree
Only making sure it is monitored and highly regulated
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
A God fearing man! I believe in the word of the Holy Bible
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Did not answer
EQUALITY
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Did not answer
Biological males should not 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.
Did not answer
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action.
Did not answer
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
Did not answer
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