AJ Daoud for NC House

Vote AJ Daoud March 3, 2026

Meet AJ Daoud

Daoud is a dedicated public servant, proven business leader, and committed community advocate running for State House. His life is defined by a commitment to service, a deep understanding of public safety, and a successful career in the private sector.

A Life of Public Service and Safety

Daoud's career began on the front lines of public safety. After earning his Associate Degree in 1979, he served as a police officer. This experience informed his transition to non-profit leadership, where he became the Executive Director of the local Police Athletic League (PAL), a non-profit dedicated to gang-prevention and youth development.

His commitment to safety and community extended far beyond the local level. Daoud was instrumental in creating a statewide organization connecting various city PAL chapters and served as a Vice President at the national level. Furthermore, he successfully lobbied for the Missing and Exploited Children Act, advocating for critical protections for children across the nation.

A Proven Business Leader

Seeking to apply his leadership skills and commitment to fiscal responsibility in the private sector, Daoud transitioned to becoming a small business-owner in Pilot Mountain.

Understanding the challenges small businesses face, he went on to earn a B.A. from Barry University (1995) and an M.B.A. from the University of Phoenix. With this expertise, he successfully grew his business to become the second largest employer in town. Daoud's private sector experience has instilled in him the conservative principles of limited government, responsible spending, and support for free-market solutions.

He grew his business from small town business to Multi State operations serving many families in need. Because of his business experience Governor Pat McCrory to appoint him to oversee the Lottery and its $5 billion budget. He responsible for millions of dollars towards education in Surry and Wilkes Co.

Deep Community Roots

AJ believes that effective leadership starts at home. He is deeply embedded in the Pilot Mountain community, serving as the Chairman of the Pilot Mountain Planning and Zoning Board and as a key member of the Mayor's Downtown Task Force.

He actively supports numerous community service organizations, lending his time and energy to groups like Habitat for Humanity and United Way. Daoud’s diverse background, from policing our streets to consulting businesses and leading local boards, makes him the experienced, common-sense Republican leader we need in the State House.

On the Issues

✓ Keeping Taxes Low

✓ Prioritizing Public Safety

✓ Supporting our Military

✓ Supporting ICE Enforcement

✓ Preserving Second Amendment rights

✓ Creating Private Sector jobs

✓ Supporting Agriculture

✓ Healthcare Competition & Transparency

"Surry and Wilkes are at a crossroads, and the course we chart will determine what kind of world our children and grandchildren inherit. I choose freedom over tyranny and free enterprise over socialism. I know in my heart that America's greatness is rooted not in government, but in free people using their God-given talents and abilities to improve their communities and their own lives. I'm asking for your vote to help ensure that America remains true to these time-tested principles."