Biography
Dennis Breen is the Democratic candidate for North Carolina House of Representatives District 17 in the November 3, 2026 general election, running against incumbent Frank Iler (R). He is a lawyer who has practiced for 45 years.[1][2]
Dennis Breen earned a high school diploma from Saint Francis Preparatory School, a bachelor's degree from the State University of New York at Brockport in 1973, a graduate degree from SUNY Binghamton in 1977, and a law degree from the University of Dayton School of Law in 1982.[1] In a Ballotpedia survey, he said he was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, and is a lawyer admitted in North Carolina and New York.[2]
Breen advanced from the Democratic primary on March 3, 2026, which was canceled.[1] In the survey, he listed three campaign messages: controlling development so that infrastructure, schools and drainage keep pace with growth; clean and safe drinking water through cooperation among state, local and federal government; and affordable housing and planned growth.[2] He also said he is passionate about reducing the role of money in politics.[2]
- 1.Dennis Breen (North Carolina) - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.Dennis Breen's Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey (2026) · Ballotpedia Candidate's own words
Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.
North Carolina House District 17
Dennis Breen is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for North Carolina House District 17 as D. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.