Matthew Orr

Matthew Orr is the Republican candidate for North Carolina House of Representatives District 33 in the November 3, 2026 general election, running against incumbent Monika Johnson-Hostler (D). He is an entrepreneur and executive director of the Scott Orr Foundation.[1][2]

In a Ballotpedia survey, Matthew Orr said he was born and raised in South Raleigh and graduated from Garner Magnet High School.[2] Ballotpedia lists service in the U.S. Army from 2015 to 2016, an associate degree from Wake Technical Community College in 2019 and a bachelor's degree from North Carolina State University in 2022.[1] He said he earned bachelor's degrees in political science and public relations, built a career in marketing and finance, and then left the corporate world to start two small businesses that he still owns.[2]

Orr said he serves as executive director of the Scott Orr Foundation, a nonprofit focused on mental health, suicide prevention and housing and resources for veterans, coached wrestling at South Garner High School, and lives in Garner.[2] He advanced from the Republican primary on March 3, 2026, which was canceled.[1] His stated priorities include expanding well-paying jobs and workforce pipelines with community colleges and trade schools, and ensuring fair access to resources across schools in the district.[2]

Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.