North Carolina House District 114 covers the eastern part of Buncombe County. Incumbent Eric Ager faces challenger Sherry Moore Higgins.
Sherry Moore Higgins
Republican Party
Where are you from?
Fletcher, NC
What is your top priority if elected?
My top priority is ensuring that Buncombe County receives its share of education funds and that new tax laws are enacted in a timely manner so that our families have the needed certainty when filing their taxes each year.
What three words would you use to describe your political values?
Family, Safety and Integrity
What do you wish the community knew about this office?
This office should reflect the values of the people and be used to improve the community. As a legislator I will be an advocate for all the people and will work to ensure that Western North Carolina receives its fair share from Raleigh.
What is one thing that you want to say to voters?
I have been a small business owner and CPA for over 30 years and have the knowledge and experience to effectively do the job in Raleigh.
Where do you currently live?
Arden, NC
HOUSE 114
Eric Ager
Democratic Party
Where are you from?
Fairview, NC
What is your top priority if elected?
Prioritizing the needs of working people, veterans, young families and children.
What three words would you use to describe your political values?
Respect, Equality, and Integrity
What do you wish the community knew about this office?
How important the decisions made in the NC House are to people's everyday lives.
What is one thing that you want to say to voters?
We are in a tough political time in our country but I am convinced that if we prioritize regular people instead of the most well connected or wealthiest, we can move forward in a way that will benefit everyone in our communities. I believe that my upbringing on the family farm and 25 years of military experience have provided me with the right values to truly represent the people of Buncombe County.
Where do you currently live?
Fairview, NC