Our Candidate: DANTE PITTMAN

• Rooted in Wilson: Dante was born and raised in Wilson County. He worked for our local government to get people affordable health care and brought our community and law enforcement together. He currently works at Barton College.
• Service Oriented: Dante is a Captain in the North Carolina National Guard, choosing to serve for his home state alongside fellow North Carolinians. He also serves as the Board Chair of the Wilson County Department of Social Services and is a board member of the Kiwanis Club of Wilson All-American, the Whirlidogs Training Center and Cafe, the Wilson Education Partnership and more. He previously served on the Wilson Chamber of Commerce board.
• Public School Champion: Pittman is the proud product of Wilson County Public Schools and knows what our schools can do when they are given a fair shot. He will advocate for increased teacher pay, more counselors and support staff, and expanded pre-K and early childhood initiatives. He strongly disavows the current system that allows wealthy families to use vouchers to siphon taxpayer money out of public schools, putting our rural public schools at risk of closure.
• Healthcare Advocate: Lowering the costs of healthcare is personal to Dante. He watched his grandparents struggle with healthcare costs, which is why he worked to implement Medicaid expansion locally as Board Chair of the Wilson County Department of Social Services.
• Public Housing Supporter: As one of the youngest candidates running for office in North Carolina at 28, Dante understands the challenges first-time homebuyers face and young people face in finding affordable rent. He is committed to finding affordable housing solutions.
• Endorsements and Support: Dante is endorsed by Carolina Forward for his support of women’s healthcare rights. He is also endorsed by VoteVets and Run for Something.