Rep. Chris Humphrey welcomes defeated Kinston Mayor to NC House District 12 race

RALEIGH, N.C. – State Representative Chris Humphrey (R – Kinston), the incumbent representative for North Carolina House District 12, issued the following statement welcoming former Kinston Mayor Dontario Hardy to the race for the seat representing Lenoir, Greene, and Jones counties: 

“I welcome the former Mayor to the race for House District 12. He suffered a very difficult loss in his recent election. We are all human and that can be tough on people,” said Humphrey, “I wish him well as he begins learning about the North Carolina General Assembly, and I look forward to a robust discussion with voters about the issues that matter most to our communities – economic growth, the safety and security of our families, and fiscal responsibility. I appreciate the opportunity to earn the continued trust of District 12 voters in 2026. It is my honor to serve.” 

To learn more about his re-election campaign, visit: www.chrishumphreync.com