Thomas Monks

Thomas Monks (Democratic Party) is running for election to the North Carolina House of Representatives to represent District 73. He is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. The Democratic primary for this office on March 3, 2026, was canceled.

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?

The Government should put real people at the center of every decision. It’s about crafting policies that reflect the everyday realities of working families, seniors, students, and small business owners, and measuring success by how lives are improved, not by who profits. A people-first approach listens before it legislates, values fairness and dignity, and recognizes that government works best when it is responsive, transparent, and accountable to the communities it serves. Decisions should be guided by lived experience, common sense, and compassion—because public policy should lift people up, strengthen communities, and create opportunities for everyone, not just the well-connected few.Community based solutions are the center of this campaign. Real progress happens when we listen to one another with respect, work across differences, and collaborate in good faith to solve the challenges our communities face. It’s about valuing local voices, lived experiences, and shared goals instead of political games or ideological purity tests. When we really partner with the community we build stronger, safer, and more resilient places to live.Transparency & accountability means earning the public’s trust through openness, honesty, and responsibility. Voters deserve clear information about how decisions are made, who is influencing them, and where public money is going. Government should operate in the open, with accessible records, plain-language communication, and real oversight. Not backroom deals or hidden agendas. Accountability means leaders take responsibility for their actions, admit mistakes, and are willing to answer tough questions. When transparency is the standard, corruption is harder to hide, confidence in government grows, and people can fully participate in shaping the decisions that affect their lives and their communities.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Education, economic opportunity, affordable healthcare, government transparency, and protecting individual freedoms. I’m especially focused on policies that help working families stay afloat and young people build a future here.