Caroline Eason, a pharmacist in her first political run, stunned voters by defeating longtime NC House District 110 incumbent Kelly Hastings in the Republican primary.
District and Victory
The district spans western Gaston County and part of Cleveland County in North Carolina. Eason secured 53.69% of the vote, winning big in Gaston despite a narrow Cleveland loss, thanks to strong grassroots support focused on responsive representation.
Next Steps
She emphasized listening to all district voices—professions, interests, residents—in her post-win comments. Eason advances to the November 3, 2026, general election against Democrat Mary Silver. Fresh faces often signal voter frustration with career politicians.
