I am Jerry Doliner.  On December 14, 2023 I filed to run for NC House District 40 as a Republican.  While I have followed politics closely for many years, it wasn't until recently that I thought about running for office.  I have no political past, other than volunteering, attending meetings and helping in the 2022 elections for the Republican Party.

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I moved to Raleigh in 1953 and have pretty much lived here since then.  I attended the Raleigh and NC public schools from Clarence Poe Elementary onto UNC Chapel Hill.  I have a wife, 3 grown children and 4 grandchildren.  I am a retired small business owner, having owned the Blimpie Base sub shop in Chapel hill  right out of college in 1972, to owning and running a small chain of Dry Cleaners and Coin Laundries named  "The Cleaners", and owning several rental houses.  I am fully retired since April, 2020.

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Why run for office now?  The extreme divisiveness in our country scares me.  The lack of a well informed populace coupled with a media that is not neutral is pushing our Republic to the brink.  Maybe I can bring a bit of truth and civility to this race and to the NC Legislature after I win this election.

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I want to bring common sense to the legislature.  North Carolinians  need their Representatives to be for the good of the state before the good of their party.

I am running a low budget campaign, using only my own funds.  I built and manage this website by myself.  It may seem a little rough; so be it.  I am the campaign manager, treasurer and the candidate.  I can still use some volunteers.  Use the contact form to get in touch with me.​

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Early voting begins in a few weeks, on Oct 17th.  I  started my campaign on Labor Day weekend.  You may have had one of my round business cards placed on your car while you were shoppoing, you  see my signs around the district, you will see my ads in your internet searches, and you may start to get text messages and emails.  All of my advertiseing is designed to get you HERE!   And HERE you are. Since I can't meet all of you in person, consider this our meet up.   I have also started a chat room on Nextdoor called "Candidate Forum for NC House 40"  I invite you to go there and ask me anything about my policies.   Ask my opponents as well.  I have challenged my two opponents, the incumbent Democrat, and the Liberterian to join in..  I can't wait to see if they accept the challenge.   This is politics in 2024.   The race for NC House 40 is not a headliner; but it is important to all of us who live here.  

Attention all voters in the 07 precincts:

Some of your precincts are in District 40 for the first time; not all of them moved.  Go to the "Voters in the 07 precincts " tab to find out more

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