Wally White, an openly LGBTQ candidate and Rockingham County native, is challenging Senate Majority leader Phil Berger. He’s committed to serving the community and working hard. Nowhere are these values more apparent than from his past career in film and television, as well as his current vocation as a minister. He’ll bring his hardworking values and broad experience to bear if selected for the General Assembly. His priorities include supporting public education, expanding Medicaid, ending gerrymandering, and helping small business and economic development.

Combining her passion for education and leadership, Aimy Steele most recently spent her days as an elementary school principal in Concord, North Carolina. She is passionate about public education and working with children. Her experience in the day-to-day operations of public schools has allowed her to gain a hands-on understanding of the issues and challenges existing in the local school system. Aimy is an advocate for public education including free preschool for all children ages 3-4 and education that ensures opportunities for high-skill jobs in an increasingly competitive workforce.