Curtis McRae, Jr. is a lifelong Granville County resident and a dedicated public servant who has spent his career protecting communities and helping people succeed. Born and raised in Granville County, Curtis is the son of Reverend Curtis McRae, Sr. and the late First Lady Gladys Lee McRae. He attended Granville County Public Schools and graduated from J.F. Webb High School in 1987. After high school, Curtis proudly served in the United States Marine Corps, earning an Honorable Discharge in 1995. Following his military service, Curtis continued his education at Vance-Granville Community College, North Carolina Central University, and Ashford University. He went on to serve the public for 25 years in federal law enforcement with the Federal Bureau of Prisons, retiring after a distinguished career that included leadership roles as Associate Warden and Warden at the Federal Correctional Complex in Butner, North Carolina. His work also took him to facilities across the country and to headquarters in Washington, D.C., giving him firsthand experience working across agencies and with people from all backgrounds. Throughout his career, Curtis focused on accountability, collaboration, and proactive solutions. He believes strong communities are built through smart public safety policies, transparency in law enforcement, and meaningful investment in young people. Curtis supports practical, multi-layered approaches to issues like school safety, community safety, and ensuring institutions serve the people they are meant to protect. Curtis is deeply rooted in his faith and community. He is a member of Impact Church of Durham, where he serves as a Deacon and Sound Technician and participates in community outreach efforts. He is also a proud member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Curtis and his wife, Donna, are the proud parents of two daughters, Ashley and Taylor, and grandparents to their grandson, Troy and granddaughter, Kennedi. In his free time, Curtis enjoys coaching youth sports, writing and composing music, and traveling with his family. Curtis McRae, Jr. is running for the North Carolina House because he believes public service should be about showing up, listening, and delivering real results for the community that raised him.
Meet Curtis McRae
Curtis' Priorities
Strengthening Public Schools
Strong public schools are the foundation of strong communities. Every child deserves access to a quality education, no matter where they live. That means increasing investment in local public schools, especially in rural communities that have been underfunded for too long, and raising teacher pay so we can recruit and retain great educators.
Affordability for Working Families
Families across rural North Carolina are feeling the squeeze financially. The cost of groceries is up, healthcare is too expensive, and owning a home feels further out of reach than it should. These are basic needs, not luxuries. Everyone should have the economic security to put food on the table, access affordable healthcare, and
build a stable life for their family.
Protecting Affordable Healthcare
Healthcare should be there when people need it—not something families have to worry about losing. Threats to Medicaid funding put seniors, children, and people with disabilities, and rural hospitals at risk, while rising insurance premiums make coverage harder to afford for working
families.
