CANDIDATE SPOTLIGHT

EVONNE HOPKINS

HOUSE DISTRICT 35 | WAKE COUNTY

ABOUT EVONNE

Evonne S. Hopkins is no stranger to hard work and perseverance. Having watched her parents achieve the American dream, Evonne grew up in small business and entrepreneurship. She believes with hard work and dedication, anything is possible. Raised with a strong moral compass and work ethic, Evonne is true to her word and respectful of others. 

Evonne successfully operates and owns the Raleigh Law Center in North Raleigh practicing family law. Evonne lives in North Raleigh with her husband, Joe Hopkins, and their two children.

She works with children and families every day in Wake County. She volunteers with “The Child’s Advocate,” a project of Legal Aid, representing children in high conflict custody cases. Evonne is the recipient of Legal Aid’s 2023 Pro Bono Hero Award. 

As a resident and business owner, Evonne has watched Wake County’s evolution and growth.

Evonne is a North Carolina Board Certified Family Law Specialist and Certified Parent Coordinator licensed to practice in North Carolina, California, and the District of Columbia. Evonne earned joint JD/MBA degrees from the University of San Francisco in 2003 and a Bachelor of Arts (Honors) in Philosophy from Rollins College in 1998.

HOUSE DISTRICT 35

ABOUT HD 35

NC House District 35 is located in northern Wake County and includes Holly Springs and Rolesville. As one of the state's most populous and rapidly growing areas, this district holds substantial influence in state politics. This House seat will be one of the most hotly contested in 2024. Important issues to voters in this area include: concerns around growth, jobs and the economy, improving healthcare access, and fully funding public education.

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