What People Say About Candidate Hampton Dellinger

Pam Bennett (Mecklenburg County Young Democrats Past President): "Hampton has been attending Young Democrat events throughout the state. He is a charismatic speaker and, along with many other YD's, I really respect the fact that he spent years and years helping other candidates before asking for help with his campaign."

Ed Bonner (Raleigh business leader and Friends of Wake County, Co-Chair): "As a North Carolina businessman, I admire Hampton Dellinger's willingness to challenge state agencies on behalf of small businesses and when taxpayers' money is at risk of being wasted.  As a school bonds proponent, I appreciate Hampton's support of increased and equitable resources to provide educational excellence for all students across North Carolina."

Janice McKenzie Cole (former US Attorney, NC’s Eastern District): "Hampton Dellinger is a gifted candidate and a special person. I support his campaign for Lieutenant Governor and I know he will represent all North Carolinians well."

Ben David (District Attorney for New Hanover and Pender Counties): "Hampton Dellinger cares about public safety and equal justice. He’ll be a strong supporter of both as Lieutenant Governor and I’m proud to support his campaign."

Dr. John Hope Franklin (Duke University Historian): "Hampton Dellinger is the kind of person we desperately need in public service and I strongly support his campaign for Lieutenant Governor."

Jerry Sutton (Director of Governor’s Western Office under Jim Hunt and Macon County farmer): "Hampton has strong family ties to Western North Carolina through his wife, Jolynn, and mother-in-law, Jan Bryant. I know WNC and I know farming, and I'm confident Hampton will be a good friend to both as Lieutenant Governor. I’m proud to support his campaign."

Joan L. Weld (former Chief of Staff to Gov. Jim Hunt and former assistant secretary for the NC Dep't of Environment and Natural Resources): "Hampton Dellinger's years of statewide public service include an impressive track record of effective environmental protection.  I support Hampton for Lieutenant Governor because I know he will play a leading role in ensuring that North Carolina has a safe, scenic, and sustainable environment." 

Richard "Dickie" Westbrook (State Director, United Transportation Union): "Hampton has been a great champion for workplace rights and safety, and will be a great Lieutenant Governor for working families across North Carolina."

Melvin Williams (Chair, NC’s 7th Congressional District): "Hampton Dellinger is an incredibly energetic and dynamic candidate. He’s spoken at party rallies throughout Eastern North Carolina, made a great impression every place he’s visited, and has tremendous support in my area."

In 1999, the Independent Weekly described Hampton Dellinger’s attributes as a statewide candidate this way: "Brilliant guy. Progressive. Glittering resume.  Nothing we haven’t seen before -- in our dreams."