Jim Burgin

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James Andrew Burgin

U.S.A.

Party Republican
Latest Campaign State Senate
Date of Birth May 20, 1956 (Age: 70)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Overview
Community
Analysis
Personal Background

Jim Burgin holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and has spent years cultivating leadership skills in both the private and public sectors. He has served as president and owner of multiple businesses, including C&D Insurance and B.C. Property, Inc., and has held significant leadership roles within community organizations and local government. Burgin's experience includes two terms as a Harnett County Commissioner, where he chaired the board, and he has been active in various local clubs and chambers of commerce. His professional background and community involvement have established a strong foundation for his legislative work.

Political Ideas

Jim Burgin’s political identity is intriguingly non-standard, particularly in his support for Medicaid expansion, a rare stance among Republicans in North Carolina. His business background and local leadership roles suggest a pragmatic approach to policy, yet his ideological agility on healthcare issues presents an unexpected tension. Burgin’s rhetorical style likely emphasizes local benefits and community impact, creating a nuanced narrative that balances traditional conservatism with progressive healthcare policies.

Campaigns
2024: North Carolina State Senate
ELECTED

Election History

North Carolina Senate 12th district general election, 2024

57,151 votes (61.61%)

Win

North Carolina Senate 12th district general election, 2024

57,151 votes (61.61%)

Win

Position Details

Committee Membership
Agriculture, Energy, and Environment
Member
Appropriations on Health and Human Services
Chair
Appropriations/Base Budget
Member
Finance
Member
Health Care
Chair
Pensions and Retirement and Aging
Member
State and Local Government
Member
Joint Legislative Commission on Governmental Operations
Member
North Carolina Child Fatality Task Force
Member
Joint Legislative Oversight Committee on Information Technology
Member
Joint Legislative Oversight Committee on Health and Human Services
Co-Chair
Joint Legislative Commission on Energy Policy
Member
Joint Legislative Oversight Committee on Medicaid
Member
2022: North Carolina State Senate
ELECTED

Election History

North Carolina Senate 12th district general election, 2022

36,304 votes (63.45%)

Win

North Carolina Senate 12th district Republican primary, 2022

6,511 votes (52.85%)

Win
2020: North Carolina State Senate
ELECTED

Election History

North Carolina Senate 12th district general election

57,295 votes (60.84%)

Win
2018: North Carolina State Senate
ELECTED

Election History

North Carolina Senate 12th district general election

34,931 votes (60.00%)

Win