The Foundation: Lessons from Home

Brittany Newton learned early what hard work looks like. She is the daughter of Debbie and Warren, two public servants who taught her that if something is broken, you fix it. Her father, Warren, was a builder and a fixer who operated cranes at Camp Lejeune and buffed floors in local schools. Her mother, Debbie, spent 20 years in public administration, ensuring families in Columbus County didn’t go hungry. In Brittany’s home, service wasn't a slogan; it was a way of life.

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The Training: Military Precision

​A graduate of Whiteville High School, Brittany joined the U.S. Army and served for eight years. As a Cargo Specialist, she followed in her father’s footsteps, operating heavy machinery and ensuring critical supplies reached their destination. Her military service was defined by three things: responsibility, precision, and making sure nothing fell through the cracks.

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The Reality: 80-Hour Weeks

Today, Brittany applies that same discipline to her life as a working mom of two. Her day starts at 6:00 a.m. sharp, managing school drop-offs before heading to work as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) for people with disabilities. During tax season, she pulls double duty as a tax professional, often working close to 80 hours a week.

 

Despite working around the clock, she feels the same pressure you do. Like 84% of North Carolinians worried about the price of groceries, Brittany knows what it’s like to have more work than pay. She sees firsthand how underfunded systems and low wages impact caregivers, families, and our local economy.

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The Catalyst: From Organizing to Running

For the past three years, Brittany has been a team captain with The Deciders, a grassroots group fighting for a fair tax system and a living wage. After sending hundreds of postcards that went unanswered, she led a bus of 40 neighbors to Raleigh to meet with their representative, only to find an empty office.

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They slid their stories under the door and went home. But Brittany realized that if our leaders won't open the door, we have to change who is sitting in the office.

 

The Vision: A North Carolina for All of Us

Brittany is running for North Carolina House District 46 because she believes leadership should show up, listen, and work.

• Fair Wages: While corporations like Walmart reach $1 trillion valuations, many of their workers earn just $14 an hour.

• Tax Fairness: Our current state leaders plan to bring corporate taxes to 0% by 2030, shifting the burden onto working families.

• Community First: Brittany believes in policies that value the people who keep our communities together: our teachers, our nurses, our farmers, and our veterans.

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Brittany Newton isn't just a candidate; she’s one of us. And she’s ready to get to work.​​​