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float:right; top: 0px; padding-bottom: 7px; padding-left: 8px; Now, Donovan is running for Commissioner of Agriculture because he is concerned about the state's ability to proactively plan for changing agricultural conditions in North Carolina. width: 250px; .widget-row.value-only.white { color: white; color: white; Jenna Wadsworth defeated Walter Smith and Donovan Alexander Watson in the Democratic primary for North Carolina Commissioner of Agriculture on March 3, 2020. } function indicateScroll (){ Wadsworth grew up on a dirt road on her family farm in Johnston County where they raised hogs, cows, and chickens and they grew corn, cotton, tobacco, and soybeans. clear: both; Click here to read the survey answers. font-size: 12px; .inner_percentage.CrossFiled { max-height: 580px; padding-bottom: 5px; Incumbent Steve Troxler advanced from the Republican primary for North Carolina Commissioner of Agriculture. padding-bottom: 3px; .results_table_container { Several local residents, including N.C. Rep. Ray Russell, braved the cold and snow to hear Wadsworth's message. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office? The Commissioner oversees the 20 divisions that make up the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Service, as well as directs the implementation of more than 75 different laws and programs. let scrollHeight = jQuery('.results_table_container').get(index).scrollHeight; } Smith holds a B.S. overflow-y: hidden; Walter Smith, retired and owner of a Yadkin County farm, is his Democratic challenger. background-color: #ccc; .race_header.republican { background-color: white; top: -1px; text-align: center; ul.key-messages {list-style-type: none; margin-left:10px; } margin-bottom: 0; For NC Ag Commissioner. The results have been certified. Elections calendar | More Campaign Videos font-size: .9em; In addition, Watson wants to plan for increased economic development in agriculture including introducing a new industry in marijuana production. width: 50px; } .electionsectionheading { float: left; } disputes, lawsuits, and recounts, Submit a photo, survey, video, conversation, or bio, Maintain & enhance agribusiness & agritourism, Educate & promote farmers to be & continue fighting for generational farms so we don't lose as many as we currently are, Plan for economic development in Agriculture, Sustainability in markets, introducing new industry in Marijuana. .key-messages li {margin-bottom: 10px;} position: absolute; Campaign finance requirements, Who represents me? width: 100%; margin: 0; About the office The commissioner leads the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. .inner_percentage.Democratic { padding-bottom: 8px; Ballot access for parties | font-weight: bold; display: table; | wadsworth, jennifer austin jenna wadsworth 12/11/2019514 daniels st. ste 286 dem raleigh, nc 27605 smith, walter graham jr walter smith dem12/18/2019p.o. max-width: 600px; .mw-body #mw-content-text .votebox .race_header h3.votebox-header-office-name { .percentage_number { .widget-value { Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. padding-left: 10px; color:white; display: inline-block; I live in Yadkin County. } .outer_percentage { } .race_footer { Walter Smith, 2012 and 2016 Democratic nominee Jenna Wadsworth, Wake County Soil and Water Conservation District supervisor [18] Donovan Alexander Watson, businessman [5] A native of Guilford County, Commissioner Steve Troxler is the founder, owner and operator of Troxler Farms, which produces tobacco, wheat, vegetables and soybeans. if(document.getElementsByClassName("reference").length==0) if(document.getElementById('Footnotes')!==null) document.getElementById('Footnotes').parentNode.style.display = 'none'; North Carolina elections in 2021 | if (window.jQuery) { Watson is a lifelong resident of Durham County who graduated from Jordan High School in 2012. font-weight: bold; } of Agriculture in Yadkin County and has taught vocational agriculture at a high school in Martin County. Jenna is a strong leader -- a great listener who cares about the concerns of the citizens of our county and who turns those concerns into action to make our county even better. .race_header.democratic { Ballotpedia does not edit or correct typographical errors unless the candidate's campaign requests it. If the candidate disagrees with an edit, he or she may request the full removal of the survey response from Ballotpedia.org. border:1px solid #FFB81F; .results_text { line-height: 1.5em; Source. } Donovan “Alex” Watson, another Democrat, is the owner and CEO of Perkins Orchard in Durham. background-color: #f9d334; Largest cities | One of them, Walter Smith, previously went up against Troxler in the 2016 general election and lost. div.survey-scrollbox { height:400px; overflow:scroll; margin:20px; padding:10px; border:1px solid gray; } let item = jQuery('.votebox .indicate_scroll').get(index); BALLOT MARKING INSTRUCTIONS A. After taking over the daily operations of his family's produce market, Donovan modernized and scaled the market's operations to prepare and adapt to changes in consumer preference. background-color: #6db24f; } The United States Senate elections of 1914, with the ratification of the 17th Amendment in 1913, were the first time that all seats up for election were popularly elected instead of chosen by their state legislatures. vertical-align: top; Local measures | top: -5px; } .inner_percentage, .inner_percentage.Nonpartisan, .inner_percentage.Independent, .inner_percentage.Constitution, .inner_percentage.unknown { JEFFERSON â Jenna Wadsworth, candidate for NC Commissioner of Agriculture, held a forum at Family Central on Jan. 31. SALEM, Ore. — People in Oregon will be better prepared for earthquakes — particularly important in the Pacific Northwest because experts say “the big one” is coming — as an early warning system launched Thursday, NC wins competitive Department of Defense grant with unique partnership, ‘Murder Hornets,’ with sting that can kill, land in US, With ‘big one’ coming, quake alert system launches in Oregon, Florida State tops tired Tar Heels to advance to title game, UVA becomes second ACC team knocked from tourney by COVID, Drones vs hungry moths: Dutch use hi-tech to protect crops, Common tools can save you time, money on taxes, At Dubai airport, travelers’ eyes become their passports, Insurance commissioner: change clocks forward, batteries in smoke alarm, Emails: FBI was looking for gold at Pennsylvania dig site, COVID bill to deliver big health insurance savings for many. margin-top: 1em; .widget-row.Libertarian { margin-bottom:0px; background-color: red; .top_disclaimer { Congressional delegation | What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? padding-bottom: 8px; background-color: #003388; After that election, Troxler has won comfortably in subsequent elections. Immigration | State executives | These elections occurred in the middle of Democratic President Woodrow Wilson's first term. State constitution, Courts in North Carolina | .race_header, .results_text, .results_table_container, .votebox_legend { .mw-body #mw-content-text th.votebox-results-cell--text { row crops, and small grain. padding-left: 10px; } } else { “We must find new ways to keep our family farms profitable and to attract the next generation of farmers,” Smith says on his campaign website. width: 90%; border: 1px solid #999; if(scrollHeight > 580 ) { color: white; .non_result_row div { } background-color: #dac113; Candidate Votes .inner_percentage.Libertarian { display: block; background-color: #003388; .race_header.libertarian { As a proud North Carolina farmer, Donovan knows that North Carolina agriculture has a sturdy foundation and immense potential. .votebox { 714 talking about this. } in Agricultural Engineering from North Carolina State University. margin: 8px auto; https://www.hcpress.com/news/todays-2020-candidate-announcements-3.html .votebox_legend { Campaign finance requirements | There were no incumbents in this race. } left: 0px; She graduated from North Carolina State University in December 2011 with majors in Political Science and Women’s and Gender Studies. .race_header { display: block; } width: 150px; District Courts, Budget and finances | overflow-y: auto; padding-left: 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid grey; font-size: .9em; I am a member of North Oak Ridge Baptist Church. Public pensions | Troxler was first elected in the general election in 2004 after beating Democrat Britt Cobb by a mere 2,287 votes. width: 50%; } .votebox-scroll-container { text-align: center; height: 50px; }. Environment | Voting in North Carolina | display: inline-block; Ballot access for candidates | } One of them, Walter Smith, previously went up against Troxler in the 2016 general election and lost. overflow-x: auto; in conservation from North Carolina State University (1974). display: inline-block; .clearfix { Photos courtesy of Jenna Wadsworth ⦠Supreme Court | font-size: 12px; float: right; .votebox-results-metadata-p { } We strongly encourage our friends and family to re-elect Jenna Wadsworth as a Soil and Water Supervisor for Wake County." }, See also: North Carolina Agriculture Commissioner election, 2020. } House of Representatives | } I have two sons and two grandchildren. width: 100% Any edits made by Ballotpedia will be clearly marked with [brackets] for the public. } - Walter Smith Community Service Walter has been and currently serves on several state-wide boards and committees, such as the N.C. } “Climate change is real, and we must build resiliency into our farm plans,” Wadsworth says on her website. What's on my ballot? .mw-body #mw-content-text .votebox .race_header h5.votebox-header-election-type { But fewer of North Carolina's youth are choosing agriculture, our changing climate is harming our crops, and multigenerational family farms are increasingly difficult to operate. } font-weight: 300; .results_row.winner { } Superior Courts | } } } } .results_row { text-align: center; She assumed office in 2010. font-weight: 300; } } .indicate_scroll { z-index:1; .results_row td { } .widget-row.Independent, .widget-row.Nonpartisan, .widget-row.Constitution { } padding-left: 0; Walter Smith Jenna Wadsworth Donovan Alexander Watson NC Superintendent of Public Instruction (You may vote for ONE) Keith A. Sutton James Barrett Constance (Lav) Johnson Michael Maher Jen Mangrum NC Treasurer (You may vote for ONE) Dimple Ajmera Ronnie Chatterji Matt Leatherman End of Ballot N orth C arolina B allot S tyle D 0003 A A B B C C Ballotpedia features 321,718 encyclopedic articles written and curated by our professional staff of editors, writers, and researchers. Walter for NC Ag and Consumer Services. color: black; font-weight: bold; At the time, she was 21 years old, making her the youngest woman ever elected to public office in the state. } He then went on to beat Democrat Walter Smith in 2012, by 278,532 votes and again in 2016 by 505,573 votes. } } Redistricting, List of North Carolina ballot measures | Walter Smith Jenna Wadsworth Donovan Alexander Watson NC Superintendent of Public Instruction (You may vote for ONE) Keith A. Sutton James Barrett Constance (Lav) Johnson Michael Maher BOARD OF EDUCATION Board of Education March 3, 2020. As of November 2, 2010, Jenna became the youngest elected member of the Wake County Soil & Water Conservation District's Board of Supervisors after receiving 41.19% of the vote in a three-way contest.