Kimberly Hardy
Party:
Democrat
Incumbent:
No
Age:
~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 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.
