Meet Roy Surrett
Ethical. Dependable. Responsive Leadership for District 2.
Roy Surrett has spent his life answering the call to serve. From the halls of Wake Forest University to the front lines of national security, Roy’s career has been defined by one guiding principle: public service is a responsibility to improve the lives of others.

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A Foundation in North Carolina
Though he grew up in a hardworking middle-class family in Pennsylvania, Roy’s heart has been in North Carolina since he arrived at Wake Forest University. It was there that he earned his degree in Political Science and, more importantly, met his wife of 37 years, Janet. Together, they built a life rooted in the belief that a strong community starts with a strong family.

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As a proud graduate of public schools, Roy knows firsthand that education is the ultimate equalizer. He and Janet raised their three children with that same commitment to service: today, their children serve as a nurse, a public health professional, and a member of the diplomatic community.

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38 Years of Dedicated Service
Roy’s professional journey is a testament to his dependability and discretion. For nearly four decades, he served the United States government in roles that required the highest levels of integrity:

 

• National Security & Defense: Roy served as a United States Customs Officer before joining the National Security Agency (NSA), where he rose to become a senior leader of multiple organizations.

 

• Proven Leadership: He managed complex budgets, handled sensitive foreign policy matters, and was recognized with the NSA Meritorious Civilian Service Award and the Meritorious Presidential Rank Award.

 

• Global Perspective, Local Values: His career took him across Europe and Asia, but he always returned to the core values of accountability and effective governance.

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Invested in Our Community

When Roy isn’t working on political issues, he’s working for his neighbors. His commitment to Eastern North Carolina goes beyond the ballot box—it’s seen in years of volunteering as a youth sports coach and a leader in both the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts. He understands that leadership isn't just about what happens in Raleigh; it’s about showing up for our kids on the field and in the classroom.

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Why Roy is Running

Roy is running for NC Senate District 2 because he believes Eastern North Carolina deserves a leader who is as dependable as the people he represents. He is committed to:

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• Tackling the Insurance Crisis & Lowering Costs: He will fight the skyrocketing property insurance rates that threaten our coastal and rural homeowners. While Raleigh politicians focus on divisive social agendas, he will prioritize real relief—addressing the massive rate hikes and ensuring that Eastern North Carolina families are not priced out of their own homes.

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• Protecting Our Public Schools & Local Communities: As a proud graduate of public schools, he believes our tax dollars belong in our local classrooms—not being funneled into private school vouchers that benefit urban centers at the expense of rural districts. He will fight for competitive teacher pay and ensure that schools in every county, from Warren to Carteret, remain the heart of our communities.

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• Experienced, Mission-First Leadership: With 38 years of dedicated federal service in national security and law enforcement, he brings a mission-first approach to Raleigh—not partisan games. He will deliver an ethical, responsible state budget that prioritizes service oriented public safety, protects our working waterfronts, and ensures government is transparent and accountable to the people it serves.

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• Supporting Working Families & Investing in Our Children: As a father of three who raised a family on a middle-class budget, he understands the pressures facing Eastern North Carolina parents today. He will fight to lower the costs that hit families hardest by expanding access to affordable childcare, nutritious food, and critical mental health resources. His priority is ensuring every child in our district has a healthy foundation to succeed and that working families have the economic security they need to thrive.  

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Roy Surrett has spent 38 years protecting our country. Now, he’s ready to protect our future in the North Carolina Senate. 

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