Kimberly Hardy
Party:
Democrat
Incumbent:
No
Age:
Approximately 50s
Previous experience in elected office:
None; ran unsuccessfully for U.S. House in 2020 and 2022
Occupation:
Assistant Professor, Fayetteville State University
Description:
Hardy's primary issues include jobs, healthcare, education and the environment. She wants to raise the federal minimum wage, "help our local entrepreneurs, including our veterans, apply for federally-backed small business loans," protect Medicare and Medicaid, “keep health insurance premiums affordable and coverage meaningful," and support students with disabilities. She is endorsed by the state’s AFL-CIO and Patriotic Millionaires.
Other personal:
Hardy grew up in eastern North Carolina and is the mother of boys. She is an Assistant Professor of Social Work at Fayetteville State. She attended community college for journalism and received a bachelor’s in social work from Morgan State University, a master's in social work from The Ohio State University and a Ph.D. from Morgan State University.