

Evonne Hopkins is a small business owner and family law attorney in North Carolina, where she works every day with children and families across Wake County. Raised in a family of entrepreneurs, she learned early that hard work, perseverance, and integrity matter. States Win first supported Evonne in 2024, when she narrowly missed flipping HD-35. Now, Evonne is running again with renewed determination to ensure every North Carolinian is represented and heard.
Evonne is a Board Certified Family Law Specialist and the owner of Raleigh Law Center. She volunteers with The Child’s Advocate (a project of Legal Aid), representing children in high-conflict custody cases, and was honored with Legal Aid’s 2024 Pro Bono Hero Award for her service. Through her legal work, she sees firsthand how decisions made by the North Carolina General Assembly affect families, small businesses, and children.
Evonne resides in North Raleigh with her husband and two children, and is committed to promoting responsible growth and protecting opportunities for the next generation. She is running to bring principled leadership to the General Assembly and to fight for families who deserve a strong voice and real results.
WHY THIS RACE
In 2024, Democrats ended the Republican supermajority in the North Carolina House, protecting Democratic Governor Josh Stein’s veto power. House District 35 is one of the most competitive suburban battlegrounds in Wake County. Electing Evonne and flipping this seat is a top priority for Democrats in 2026. The district has a history of narrow, swing elections and reflects a fast-growing, highly educated community that has shown strong support for Democratic leadership at the statewide level while remaining closely divided in legislative races.
WHY NORTH CAROLINA
North Carolina will be a defining battleground in the 2026 midterms, with control of the legislature and an open U.S. Senate seat on the line. Former Democratic Governor Roy Cooper is running for the U.S. Senate seat, bringing name recognition and attention to the top of the ticket. In 2024, Democrats ended the Republican supermajority in the House while holding the line in the Senate, preserving Democratic Governor Josh Stein’s ability to veto Republican attacks on reproductive rights, public schools, and voting access. Flipping vulnerable districts and defending key incumbents is the only way to keep Democrats strong enough to stop the GOP’s extreme agenda.
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