Bryant Campaign News

Representative Angela R. Bryant, filed today at noon to continue to represent District 7 -Nash and Halifax Counties in the N.C. House of Representatives and pledged to continue use her experience, expertise and proven track record to build the seniority and relationships we need for strong representation for our district.  Her county coordinators, Evelyn Dawson of Halifax County and Marvin Arrington of Nash County were present with her.  Bryant celebrated her filling today with door to door canvassing in Roanoke Rapids-Precinct 9 and campaign strategy meetings with key supporters in the area. 

 “She always puts your interests first and lets us know
what you are telling her is important to you.”  

On January 13th at William R. Davie School, friends, supporters, and fellow legislators encouraged Representative Angela Bryant to seek election to the 7th District House of Representatives seat which she has held for almost a year. January 23rd was the anniversary of her appointment to replace former Rep. Ed Jones who was appointed to the senate seat that was vacated by the untimely death of Sen. Robert Holloman.

Fellow legislators who attended the January 13th Sunday evening reception included Halifax County Senator Ed Jones, Nash County Senator A.B. Swindell, and Representatives Michael Wray (D-Northampton), Annie Mobley (D- Hertford), Majority Leader Hugh Holliman (D-Davidson) and Speaker Pro-Tempore William Wainwright.  These leaders all praised Bryant and extolled her commitment, concern, forthrightness and hard-working tenacity.  Majority Leader Holliman emphasized – “She always puts your interests first and lets us know what you are telling her is important to you.”  

First Row: Doris Mack, Rev. Jeremiah Webb, Evelyn Dawson, Rep. Angela Bryant, Mildred Moore, Dock Brown, Rev. Danny Ellis Second Row: Marvin Arrington, Speaker Pro-Tempore William Wainwright, Lorenzo Ellis, Majority Leader Hugh Holliman, Julia Meacham, Vernon Bryant and Tyrone Williams.

Local elected officials, clergy, educators, civic leaders and constituents from Nash and Halifax Counties expressed their support for Rep. Bryant and her experience, intellect and strong work ethic.   Former 7th District Representative and current Weldon Town Commissioner Dock Brown expressed great satisfaction with the hard work and dedication of Representative Bryant, as he encouraged her to seek re-election to the seat which was also previously held by his good friend, John Hall.  “Look at what Rep. Bryant did – introducing a bill to protect our children from unnecessary shackling in court, helping us get Medicaid relief, drop-out and gang prevention funding, expanding minority male mentoring at our community colleges and more.  She has held town meetings throughout the district and kept us the most informed we’ve ever been.  We have to keep her as our representative,”   Brown emphasized.  He also expressed his delight at having the Weldon Post Office named after him and thanked the crowd for recognizing his lifetime work and that historic honor, as they gave him a moving standing ovation with thunderous applause.  Mayor Drewery Beale, Weldon Commissioner Julia Meacham, County Commissioner Marcelle Smith, Rocky Mount City Council Members Lamont Wiggins and Lois Watkins and various school board members were also present. 

Speaker Pro Tempore William Wainwright, D- Craven rallied the crowd.  “Rep. Bryant defies the old adage that ‘freshman should be seen and not heard’.  She said that you all sent her to Raleigh to be seen and heard and that’s what she has done on your behalf.  We have listened to her and she has our confidence and support.  We need her and you need her in Raleigh working for you.”

Representative Bryant left with a renewed commitment to continue to serve Halifax and Nash county residents as she uses her government experience and training as a lawyer to represent her constituents in Raleigh.  According to Rep. Bryant – “ No one will work harder for you to achieve the goals we share for quality education and housing, safe communities, health care and jobs, fairness, justice and public safety.”  Evelyn Dawson, Halifax County Campaign Coordinator for Bryant was the mistress of ceremonies.  Dawson encouraged supporters to register voters by the April 11th deadline and get out the vote in the Democratic Primary with early voting and registration from April 17 to May 3 and the final Election Day on May 6.