LaKeshia Alston

Lakeshia Alston (Republican Party) is running for election to the North Carolina State Senate to represent District 22. She is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. The Republican primary for this office on March 3, 2026, was canceled.

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I am writing to formally introduce myself as a candidate for the North Carolina State Senate in District 22. As a Durham native, I am dedicated to implementing transformative initiatives for our community.

My legislative platform focuses on the following key areas:

- Labor: Supporting the unionization of teachers.

- Economic Development & Regulation: Establishing FDA manufacturing filters for cosmetic aesthetics, small business toiletries, hair products, and hospital equipment. This initiative includes local farmers' produce and restaurant meal-prep services, aimed at increasing employment within Research Triangle Park (RTP).

- Tax Reform: Implementing commercial property tax recess with sliding fee incentives and providing tax benefits to encourage home ownership.

- Education & Innovation: Protecting the intellectual property rights of university students and streamlining testing standards.

- Technology: Addressing frictional wages through the application of AI technologies.

I would welcome the opportunity to discuss my vision for District 22 with your readership. Thank you for your time and consideration.

Best regards,

LaKeshia M. Alston

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Labor: Supporting the unionization of teachers.

- Economic Development & Regulation: Establishing FDA manufacturing filters for cosmetic aesthetics, small business toiletries, hair products, and hospital equipment. This initiative includes local farmers' produce and restaurant meal-prep services, aimed at increasing employment within Research Triangle Park (RTP).Tax Reform: Implementing commercial property tax recess with sliding fee incentives and providing tax benefits to encourage home ownership.- Education & Innovation: Protecting the intellectual property rights of university students and streamlining testing standards.

- Technology: Addressing frictional wages through the application of AI technologies.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Health policy for affordable insurance that are accepted with approval network providers in Durham county.

Technology advancement

Affordable housing