About James
About james
A Journey of Dedication
James Carr Jr., a devoted husband, veteran, and community leader, rose from humble beginnings in North Carolina. With military service, higher education through the G.I. Bill, and a career in accounting and IT, he embodies resilience and dedication. Guided by integrity and accountability, James is committed to creating jobs, expanding healthcare, and building a fair, inclusive democracy.
Serving with Integrity
A Commitment To Service
James’ commitment to service came from his adoptive parents, James Sr., who served in the segregated Army Air Corps, and his mother, Virginia Carr, who grew up during the Great Depression and served as a member of the Women’s Army Corps during the Second World War.
Coming from a working-class family in Lexington, NC, James held jobs in a variety of industries including textile, dairy, department store, and fast food before entering the military.
Having served during the height of the Cold War, James is a proven fighter. His service included a deployment to England where he stood on the frontlines in the fight against the spread of communism.
Following his service to our country, James used the G.I. bill to pay his way through college at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Upon his graduation, he became the first member of his family to graduate college and began working as an accountant. He now works as an I.T. consultant and resides in Harrisburg, NC with his wife of 31 years.
James believes there is no vision in our country because there is no accountability in our political world. In the small business world and in the military, leaders are held to the highest standards of accountability in meeting the organization’s mission. The leader must have a vision that clearly states the goals, the means of achieving those goals, and how those goals fit into the overall mission. They are then held accountable as to whether the objective is met while having to work with people from different backgrounds, genders, and beliefs. Therefore, a leader cannot attack the patriotism, character, morality, faith, intelligence, integrity, body, and persons we love — and be effective. Only in politics is it possible to live in a world and believe otherwise.
James believes that the responsibility of a U.S. Senator is the same as that of a small business owner or military leader. A U.S. Senator must understand the overall vision and ensure that the goals behind the vision are being met. If these goals are not being met, they should develop solutions, not excuses, to address them.
If blessed with the opportunity to serve as the next Senator for the people of the great state of North Carolina. James will invest in our people to guarantee our highest rates of return. These investments will focus on policies that create jobs for hard working Americans — and will include essentials like rural broadband, education, and Medicare for all. James and his policies will continue the fight for our shared vision of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness for all Americans.