Joe Sam Queen

The people of Western North Carolina first sent me to Raleigh in 2002 because they shared my belief that our region deserves strong schools, good healthcare, a sustainable economy and opportunity for all.

As a three-term state senator, I brought new jobs, high-quality healthcare programs and badly-needed school funding back home to the mountains.

I am proud of my successful fight to get Western North Carolina its fair share. I look forward to continuing to serve you with effective leadership grounded in mountain values.

In the News

Let’s All Join Hands! Queen campaign headquarters opens

February 24, 2012
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Joe Sam Queen’s race for the North Carolina House got its official kickoff on Thursday, March 1, in Waynesville, when Joe Sam opened his campaign headquarters and launched his run!

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Joe Sam’s letter to his supporters

February 24, 2012
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Dear Friends, It’s campaign time again! I am running for the open NC 119 House seat and looking forward to the opportunity of representing Western North Carolina once again in the Legislature. I need your help, first to win the May 8th primary, and then the general election November 6th. The NC House 119 includes [...]

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Joe Sam Queen files to run for 119th House seat

February 16, 2012
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WAYNESVILLE–A veteran North Carolina legislator is vying for a new seat, and will be on the Democratic primary ballot May 8th. Joe Sam Queen, a three-time state senator from Haywood County, has filed to run for the District 119 NC House seat soon to be vacated by Rep. Phil Haire of Sylva. Haire, a 14-year [...]

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