Allen Buansi
Allen Buansi (Democratic Party) is a member of the North Carolina House of Representatives, representing District 56. He assumed office on June 1, 2022. His current term ends on January 1, 2027.
Buansi (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the North Carolina House of Representatives to represent District 56. The Democratic primary for this office on March 3, 2026, was canceled.
Buansi was appointed to replace former Rep. Verla Insko (D).[1]
Biography
Allen Buansi earned a bachelor's degree from Dartmouth College in 2009 and a law degree from the University of North Carolina School of Law in 2015.[2]
Committee assignments
2023-2024
Buansi was assigned to the following committees:
- Appropriations Committee
- House Appropriations on Health and Human Services Committee
- Education - Universities Committee
- Election Law and Campaign Finance Reform
- Health Committee
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2026
See also: North Carolina House of Representatives elections, 2026
General election
The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.
General election for North Carolina House of Representatives District 56
Incumbent Allen Buansi (D) and Matthew Clements (L) are running in the general election for North Carolina House of Representatives District 56 on November 3, 2026.
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| | Matthew Clements (L) | |
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Democratic primary
The Democratic primary scheduled for March 3, 2026, was canceled. Incumbent Allen Buansi (D) advanced from the Democratic primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 56 without appearing on the ballot.
Republican primary
The Republican primary scheduled for March 3, 2026, was canceled.
Libertarian Party primary
The Libertarian Party primary scheduled for March 3, 2026, was canceled. Matthew Clements (L) advanced from the Libertarian Party primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 56 without appearing on the ballot.
Endorsements
Buansi received the following endorsements. To send us additional endorsements, click here.
2024
See also: North Carolina House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for North Carolina House of Representatives District 56
Incumbent Allen Buansi defeated Jeffrey Hoagland in the general election for North Carolina House of Representatives District 56 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Allen Buansi (D) | 86.3 | 39,459 | |
| Jeffrey Hoagland (R) | 13.7 | 6,267 | ||
| Total votes: 45,726 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Allen Buansi advanced from the Democratic primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 56.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Jeffrey Hoagland advanced from the Republican primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 56.
Campaign finance
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Buansi in this election.
2022
See also: North Carolina House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for North Carolina House of Representatives District 56
Incumbent Allen Buansi won election in the general election for North Carolina House of Representatives District 56 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Allen Buansi (D) | 100.0 | 32,064 | |
| Total votes: 32,064 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 56
Incumbent Allen Buansi defeated Jonah Garson in the Democratic primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 56 on May 17, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Allen Buansi | 51.5 | 7,715 | |
| Jonah Garson | 48.5 | 7,253 | ||
| Total votes: 14,968 | ||||
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Campaign finance
Endorsements
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Campaign themes
2026
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2024
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2022
Allen Buansi completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Buansi's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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- Experience: I have a proven track record of working with others to pass policies that help working people and some of the most vulnerable people in our community.
- Civil Rights: I have fought for people to make sure they are treated fairly and equitably.
- Working Parent: Families across North Carolina are struggling. As a parent of young children, I understand the struggles around childcare, early childhood education, public education and other challenges of being a working parent.
Environment
Healthcare
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Campaign finance summary
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2024
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In 2024, the North Carolina State Legislature was in session from April 24 to December 13.
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2023
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In 2023, the North Carolina State Legislature was in session from January 11 to October 25.
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2022
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In 2022, the North Carolina State Legislature was in session from May 18 to July 1.
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Chapelboro, "Allen Buansi Sworn in To Succeed Rep. Insko for NC House District 56," accessed June 8, 2022
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on May 22, 2022
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| Preceded by Verla Insko (D) |
North Carolina House of Representatives District 56 2022-Present |
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