Background
Tom Bailey served in the U.S. Army from 1968 to 1971. He earned a high school diploma from South Bakersfield High School and graduated from the University of North Carolina, Wilmington in 1993. His career experience includes being retired.[1]
- High school:
- South Bakersfield High School
Campaign money
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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.
Tom Bailey is a Vietnam veteran, longtime Libertarian, and advocate for open and fair elections. He has spent decades supporting ballot access, election integrity, and constitutional governance in North Carolina. He has managed and supported numerous local and state campaigns, gaining extensive experience in grassroots organizing and election law.
He previously served as a member of the Libertarian Party of North Carolina Executive Committee and as Chairman of the LPNC Legal Action Committee. In that role, he helped lead the federal lawsuit McLoughlin v. Marsh, which sought to expand ballot access and protect fair election processes.
His campaign focuses on protecting individual liberty, ensuring transparent government, and defending the rights of voters. Drawing on military service and years of political leadership, he seeks to bring an independent voice to Congress committed to constitutional principles and electoral fairness.
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?
Restore the voting rights of citizens to put control of their government back in the hands of the people.Major federal tax reform limiting the federal government to tax only state governments, removing the federal government from the lives of individual people.Restoring the Bill of Rights with an emphasis on due process.
What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?
Election integrity, individual rights and limiting taxation
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On the 2026 ballot
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Compiled from the candidate’s published profile as of September 30, 2026 and FEC filings.
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