Thank You For Your Support

It is an honor to have won the Republican nomination for NC House District 59. I am humbled by the support that was granted to me, and I truly appreciate each and every vote that I received. There is no way that I could have won this election without generous support from family, friends, and volunteers.

While on the campaign trail, I met many wonderful people who have sincere concerns about our state's future. As a candidate, my goal was to let the voters know who I am, explain why I'm running for office, and listen to their concerns. This expanded my understanding of the issues facing our citizens, and increased my desire to make a difference.

Serving as a Representative in the NC House will be an honor and a privilege. I will stay true to my conservative values and be accessible to my constituents. Above all, I will dedicate myself to performing my duties and serving the citizens who elected me to public office.

Thank you for placing your trust in me. I am honored by your support, and I look forward to serving in our State Capital.

Let's Close the Deal

Tomorrow is the day of the Primary Election, and it's time to close the deal. Please remind your family and friends to vote. We have worked hard to bring our message to the voters, and now it's a matter of getting people to the polls. 

This campaign has been a great experience. I have met a lot of wonderful people along the way, and I have enjoyed connecting with the voters. It has been a lot of hard work, but we are almost at the finish line.

Sincere concern about North Carolina's future is what inspired me to run for office. I truly believe that we need to limit the size of government, control spending, and reform our tax code in order to see a brighter future. It is important for us to bring a conservative, common-sense approach to the problems that are facing our citizens.

32 years ago Ronald Reagan said, "In this present crisis, government is not the solution to our problems; government is the problem." Those words were true in 1980, and they are still true today. It is time for us to change our approach, and realize that bad government is a result of too much government.

It would be an honor to serve in the State House. I am asking one last time for your support. Please remember to vote, and spread the word to your friends and family. We are on track to win this election, but we have to continue working hard until the polls close at the end of the day tomorrow.

When the polls close tomorrow night, I plan on making an appearance at the Guilford County GOP headquarters, and then I will go to the Guilford County Courthouse to finish watching the returns. After that, I plan on meeting up with some of my supporters at Stumble Stilkins, which is located downtown on West Market Street, directly across from the Guilford County Courthouse. You are more than welcome to join us. 

If anything changes with my plans tomorrow night, I will issue updates on my Twitter account. You can follow me on Twitter at the following web address: www.twitter.com/jonhardister

Also, there were several letters to the Editor in support of our campaign that were published in this week's issue of the Rhino Times newspaper. You can read those letters by going to my blog: www.jonhardister.blogspot.com

Times are tough, but I know that our best days are still ahead. Let's win this election and continue working to secure a better future for North Carolina. Thank you for all of your support, and I hope to see you soon.

Letters to the Editor - Rhino Times (Thursday, May 3)

The following are letters to the Editor that appeared in the Thursday, May 3 issue of the Rhino Times: Hardister raised right We are asking for your support of our son, Jon Hardister, who is running for NC House District 59. He is a man of sound character, integrity, honesty, dedication and compassion. Above all, he understands the issues facing North Carolina, and he truly wants to make a difference.  Jon's commitment to being accessible is evidenced by the thousands of voters he has spoken with. Bringing trust and accountability to his constituents as their state representatives is something that he will take seriously. Jon will not participate in partisan politics and he would lead with conservative values. He will dedicate himself to the people that have put him in office. We need fresh, young,energetic representatives in Raleigh who will work to get North Carolina on the right track. Jon is exactly the type of person we need in office during these challenging times. We hope that you will support our son and vote for him on Tuesday, May 8. Wayne and Carolyn Hardister Greensboro We need Hardister in office We've known Jon Hardister since he was in high school. He graduated from Greensboro College with a degree in political science. We have observed that he has the ability to communicate with people of all ages. While in college Jon worked with Howard Coble and learned the importance of establishing good people skills as well as being accessible. He is a very caring individual. We grew up in Southeast Guilford County and Jon is exactly the type of person to represent Guilford County and North Carolina with honesty and integrity. Jon Hardister is the person we need in office. Scott and Judy Alexander Greensboro Hardister has determination You may have seen Jon Hardister, candidate for NC House District 59, knocking on your front door. After all, he has personally visited over 3,000 citizens' homes to talk with them about his solutions for our most pressing needs in Guilford County and North Carolina. An advocate for less government regulation, lower tax burdens for citizens and businesses, and a proven determination to listen to the voice of the electorate makes him the best candidate for the tasks ahead of him in the General Assembly. As a former representative, I know what it takes to make a real difference in Raleigh - good solutions and a work ethic to make it happen. Vote Jon Hardister for a strong voice in Raleigh.  Laura Wiley, former NC House District Representative Greensboro Hardister would be voice for public I am writing this letter on behalf of Jon Hardister who is running for the North Carolina House in this year's upcoming elections. Some of you may have heard this name before as this is his second time running. I have had the unique opportunity of getting to know Jon better on both a personal and a professional level.  Jon is a determined, hardworking, well-educated person who brings a new perspective to politics. Jon is one of those individuals who still stands by his word, something that I think some people have forgotten how to do. Jon believes in everything that he stands for and makes it a priority to listen to citizens. He is always taking about being accessible, accessible to citizens who have concerns, and he listens to those concerns. Politicians are supposed to be representatives of the public, and are supposed to be a voice for the concerns of the public. Jon is that representative - he wants to be the voice for the public.  Vote for Jon. Kendall Murphy Greensboro Hardister more the sound bites Two years ago, while running for the NC House in District 58, I met Jon Hardister, who at the time was running an excellent campaign in an adjacent district. I had a front row seat watching Jon as he worked tirelessly to connect with the constituents of his district while respectfully engaging his opponent. Jon is well-grounded, keenly aware of the issues and, frankly, an excellent listener. With redistricting, Jon Hardister is now one of the candidates running to represent my home district, which is NC House District 59.  In today's faced pace sound bite world of politics, it is difficult to make a choice between candidates. Jon Hardister will be an excellent representatives of the people of NC House District 59. Please consider giving him your support on May 8. Darin Thomas Greensboro Hardister listens to citizens I am writing to encourage everyone in NC House District 59 to vote for Jon Hardister. Jon is a young professional who is energetic, and he is an extremely hard worker. He is a fiscal conservative, and he understands the issues that are facing North Carolina. I feel that these are the exact qualities we need injected into our state government. Jon has been campaigning door to door and taking every opportunity he can to talk with the people he will represent. He has taken the time to listen to the concerns of our citizens, and he truly wants to make a difference. He has a unique ability to truly listen and engage people effortlessly.  Jon has intangibles that make him a unique person. These are traits that can't be taught or learned. Therefore, I wholeheartedly and without reservation endorse Jon Hardister for NC House District 59. I encourage strong voter support for him in the primary election on May 8. Chris Lawyer Greensboro

Rhino Times Endorses Jon Hardister for NC House

Our campaign has been endorsed by the Rhino Times, which is Guilford County's prominent conservative newspaper. I am honored to receive this endorsement.

Here is an excerpt of the endorsement, which was written by Rhino Times editor John Hammer:

Our nod goes to Hardister because of his hard work, desire, and optimistic attitude. Hardister has been going door-to-door since January. If he wins and works as hard in the state House as he did to get there, he'll make a difference for Guilford County.

I also think it is important to elect some younger people to office. How in the world is the government going to run in 10 years if voters today refuse to elect anyone under 40 to office because they don't have enough life experience? It's kind of like that problem of not being able to get that first job because you don't have the experience, and in this case it is not experience in office but simply life experience.

Hardister also should have a great idea of what his constituents want because he has been walking neighborhoods and knocking on doors since January.

(The Rhinoceros Times, Thursday, May 3)

Laura Wiley Endorses Jon Hardister for NC House

Former NC House Rep. has offered a public endorsement of our campaign. It is an honor to receive her endorsement. Mrs. Wiley was kind enough to release the following statement:

You may have seen Jon Hardister, candidate for House District 59, knocking on your front door. After all, he has personally visited over 3,000 of citizens homes to talk with them about his solutions for our most pressing needs in Guilford County and North Carolina. An advocate for less government regulation, lower tax burdens for citizens and businesses, and a proven determination to listen to the voice of the electorate makes him the best candidate for the tasks ahead of him in the General Assembly. As a former Representative, I know what it takes to make a real difference in Raleigh - good solutions and a work ethic to make it happen. Vote Jon Hardister for a strong voice in Raleigh.

Laura Wiley

Former NC House District 61 Representative

Mike Winstead Endorses Jon Hardister for NC House

Guilford County Commissioner Mike Winstead has publicly endorsed our campaign for NC House. It is an honor to receive this endorsement, and I appreciate Mike's support. 

Winstead, a Republican, is currently serving his second term on the Guilford County Board of Commissioners. He offered the following letter as an endorsement of our campaign:

To the Voters of NC House District 59,

I would like to publicly express my support for Jon Hardister, candidate for NC House District 59. Jon is a sincere, hard-working individual who truly wants to make a difference in our state government. He understands the issue that are facing our citizens, and he has the right temperament for the job.

With a background of working in a small business, Jon has a unique perspective of the problems we are facing. he understands that we must rely on the private sector, not the government, to get our economy back on sound footing. He will advocate for less government, and he will bring a responsible approach to how our tax dollars are spent.

When I first met Jon, I was impressed with his passion to get involved with public service. It was clear that he has sincere concerns about our future. I am confident that he will work hard and dedicate himself to addressing the concerns of our citizens.

Furthermore, I hope that you will join me in voting for Jon Hardister in the Primary Election on May 8. There is no question in my mind that he is the right person for this job. I look forward to voting for him, and I would be proud to have him as my representative.

Mike Winstead, Jr.

Greensboro, NC

Letter to the Editor (4/19/2012)

The following is a letter to the Editor that appeared in the Thursday, April 19 edition of the Rhino Times:

Voting for Hardister 

 Twenty-five years ago, my backyard neighbor, who was always complaining about local government, told me he had not registered to vote because he didn't want to serve jury duty. It made me realize that if you don't get involved, you deserve what you get.

 Jump ahead to today and a knock on my front door. When I go to open it, standing there is a young man who introduces himself to me by saying, "I'm Jon Hardister, and I'm running for the North Carolina House." He tells me he was raised in Greensboro, attended high school here and graduated with a degree in political science.

 Notice he still hasn't told me if he was running as a Republican or a Democrat. He does tell me his leadership skills didn't evolve overnight, but came from hard work in the private sector.

 He tells me he has a vision for North Carolina. He wants our state to be business friendly. He wants to control spending, lower taxes. He wants to make government more efficient. He believes education is the key to good jobs in the community. I may be registered Unaffiliated but I will be voting for Jon Hardister.

John Woolsey 
Greensboro