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Tanya White Anderson

DemocraticFirst-time candidate

Tanya White Anderson is a Democratic candidate for North Carolina State Senate District 12 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

From the candidate’s public filings

Background

Tanya White Anderson served in the U.S. Army. She earned an associate degree from Liberty University in 2022, a bachelor's degree from Campbell University in 2003, and a graduate degree from Webster University in 2002. She has been affiliated with National Alliance of Postal and Federal Employees local 316 and NAACP Local 5473.[1]

Graduate:
Webster University, 2002
Associates:
Liberty University, 2022
Bachelor's:
Campbell University, 2003

In their own words

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?

every child deserves access to a quality education, regardless of the ZIP Code or family income level I will fight for increased funding for public schools. How are your teachers pay and more support for at risk studentEvery person in North Carolina deserve to earn a living wage and have access to affordable healthcare. I will work for policies that supports working families and increasing access to affordable housinglong time advocate for a veterans North Carolina needs to invest in those who have made significance sacrifice for our country and I will work for veterans housing and healthcare p

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

veterans , education and healthcare but our policies that affect our citizens are important to me

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

Center for free thought equality

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I’m a person who wants to make a difference

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?

EDUCATIONVETERANSWORKING FAMILIES

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Education,-Quality ; Beterand-Advicate and definitely the Working Families-living wages, affordable healthcare

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

GOD

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

Barack Obama inauguration

What responsibilities of this office do you personally consider the most important?

Honestly, every item on the table is important

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

None

On the 2026 ballot

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Compiled from the candidate’s published profile as of September 30, 2026.

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