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Grant Campbell
Party:
Republican
Incumbent:
Yes
Age:
55
Previous experience in elected office:
N.C. House of Representatives District 83 (2024-present)
Occupation:
Physician (Obstetrician-Gynecologist), Atrium Health
Description:
Campbell describes himself as a "physician and soldier." His top issues include reducing taxes and government spending, expanding healthcare access and veterans' services and strengthening community college and workforce education. He says "this model of rising government debt, excessive spending and growing taxation is not sustainable" and believes the government should "take less of the people's money" to stimulate the economy. An Independent Tribune article from a previous election said his top priority is confronting inflation driven by "lack of spending discipline of the government." Campbell was the first primary sponsor of 15 bills in the most recent legislative session including bills that support fertility treatments for cancer patients, enable optometrists to practice telehealth, and reduce medical licensing fees.
Other personal:
Campbell is from Sanford and was raised by a single mother. He joined the U.S. Army after 9/11 and served as a military doctor. He is an ob-gyn and said in a video interview he has delivered 8,000 children in his career. He lives in Kannapolis with his wife. He has two children and is the author of a self-published novel. Campbell has a B.A. and M.D. from UNC Chapel Hill.
Questionnaire from The Chamber, Leading Business in Cabarrus
Note: The responses below from the candidate have not been edited.
Please provide demographic information about yourself to help voters (age, education, current occupation, where you live).
55. Received my undergraduate and doctorate of medicine at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. I am a practicing physician in Cabarrus County and I live in Kannapolis.
Why are you running for this role and why should voters pick you? Please share any experience in an elected role that would be relevant to voters.
I have had two jobs before politics: physician and soldier. I am a results-oriented person that feels that effectiveness and accomplishing solutions is more important than politics. I am currently serving in my first term in the North Carolina House and I’m proud to have gotten many bills across the finish line with bipartisan support.
Tell us about 2-3 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 a three tour combat veteran where I served in both Iraq and Afghanistan as a trauma surgeon in the United States Army. I have also served as the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the independence Fund which is a national nonprofit organization, assisting catastrophically wounded veterans and their caregivers. I have also served as the Vice-Chairman of the North Carolina State Board Community Colleges.
What is one thing you would like to accomplish in the first six months if elected?
Expand funding for rural healthcare resources focused on care delivery and not state bureaucracy expansion.
Cabarrus County’s economy depends on a strong and available workforce, yet employers continue to face challenges related to child care access, education pipelines, and labor shortages. How would you use your role in the General Assembly to support workforce participation and long-term economic competitiveness in our region?
We need to further incentivize employers to either offer childcare facilities on site or incentivize more childcare facilities to open an operating business. In terms of workforce, there are two ways to expand it. One is decreasing the cost of education or certification, and the other is increasing the salary of workforce that makes the educational investment worthwhile. I think the role of state government is helping with both of these aspects of workforce development.
As Cabarrus County grows, continued investment in transportation, water and wastewater systems, and technology infrastructure is critical. What priorities would guide your approach to state infrastructure funding, and how should the state partner with local governments to support growth?
Waste water treatment capacity is at a critical level, especially in Northern Cabarrus County. Finding funding for a joint wastewater treatment facility between Kannapolis and Landis is a high priority. Creating more housing purchasing opportunities is dependent on having waste water treatment capacity for new development and construction.
State policies often have direct impacts on local governments and school systems. How would you approach legislation that places new responsibilities on local entities, particularly when those responsibilities are not accompanied by recurring funding?
Unfunded mandates are rarely successful and often reflect the desire of one aspect of government, but placing the responsibility of implementation on another aspect. That being said, state government very much has the right and responsibility to assess the spending habits of county and local governments.
State regulations shape the business environment for employers large and small. How would you evaluate whether regulations are achieving their intended purpose without creating unnecessary costs or barriers for businesses?
Almost without exception, business knows better how to successfully operate than government officials do. Regulatory burden is a significant negative impact on business success, business expansion, or business startups.
Over the next several years, what state-level policy decisions do you believe will most influence Cabarrus County’s ability to grow, attract investment, and maintain a high quality of life?
Expanding healthcare services and locations, further support of our community college system, and continuing to reduce tax burdens on businesses and individuals.