Elizabeth A. Temple

Party:

Republican

Incumbent:

Age:

Previous experience in elected office:

None; ran unsuccessfully for N.C. House in 2024

Occupation:

Music teacher

Description:

Temple provided little information about her political positions but said that voters should pick her because "I am a member of the Town Board Historic Preservation and Properties," She also says she supports voter ID laws. She says she "was encouraged by a Republican to run for anything this election cycle." She has also run unsuccessfully for her town council twice.

Other personal:

Temple lives in Smithfield, in the Raleigh region. She is a member of the NAACP and says she received bachelor's and master's degrees from East Carolina University. She also took courses at Campbell University and UNC Greensboro. In 2019, she was accused of making offensive comments to elementary school students while she was a substitute teacher, a charge she has since defended herself against.

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The Election Hub Questionnaire

Please provide demographic information about yourself to help voters (age, education, current occupation, where you live).

I am 55 years old. I will be 56 on June 27th. I graduated Bachelor's and Master's at East Carolina University. I was admitted to and took courses at Campbell U. and UNC-G in PhD programs. Born in Smithfield, N.C. I live here now.

Why are you running for this role and why should voters pick you? Please share your previous experience in elected office that would be relevant to voters.

I am a member of the Town Board Historic Preservation and Properties, I ran for Town Council twice in the past two cycles. I was a candidate for N.C. House District 28 last year. I am a longtime white member of NAACP in Harnett and Johnston counties, N.C., but I support Voter ID. This might set me apart from other competitors.

Tell us 1-2 professional accomplishments you have achieved in your work experience (not limited to public service) that give voters a sense of your leadership style or skills.

I am listed in Who's Who Among America's Teachers 2007, Cambridge Who's Who 2009, Marquis Who's Who in America Women in Business 2021-2022

What endorsements from any notable NC organizations or people have you received?

I was encouraged by a Republican to run for anything this election cycle. I applied for endorsements recently by anyone requesting information, but I am a money-free campaign.

How long have you lived in the region/district where you are running for office?

Since 1970, when I was born on June 27. I am a current licensed teacher K-12 see licensure lookup at NCDPI website. Teaching in Harnett, Lenoir, Pitt, Wake, Cumberland counties.

Tell us something unexpected about yourself that voters may be interested to know.

I have three nieces in the public schools, they are Lily, Ahnala, and Willow Temple. They successfully play sports. I was married once. I love all people and have always tried to befriend all people.