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Quick Facts
Personal Details

Jason Saine is a Republican member of the North Carolina House of Representatives, representing District 97. Saine is running for re-election in the primary on May 8, 2018. The general election will take place on November 6, 2018.

He was first appointed to the chamber on August 24, 2011, to replace Johnathan Rhyne, who resigned on August 15, 2011.

Saine's professional experience includes working as a public relations and social media manager.

Education

  • BS, Fire Science, Columbia Southern University, 2009-2012
  • Attended, Political Science, North Carolina State University, 1991-1993
  • BA, Political Science, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, 1991

Professional Experience

  • BS, Fire Science, Columbia Southern University, 2009-2012
  • Attended, Political Science, North Carolina State University, 1991-1993
  • BA, Political Science, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, 1991
  • Vice President of Business Development, Open Spectrum, Incorporated, 2018-present
  • Consultant, Rogue Squadron Tech, Incorporated, 2010-present
  • Publisher, Lincoln Tribune, 2006-2012
  • Security Consultant, Helms Security, Incorporated, 2008-2010
  • Security Consultant, CPI Security, 2008
  • Operations Manager/Chief Information Officer, Houser Transport, Incorporated, 2005-2007
  • Co-Owner, Tech 5 Corporation, 2000-2007
  • Field Representative, Citizens for a Sound Economy, 2000-2003

Political Experience

  • BS, Fire Science, Columbia Southern University, 2009-2012
  • Attended, Political Science, North Carolina State University, 1991-1993
  • BA, Political Science, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, 1991
  • Vice President of Business Development, Open Spectrum, Incorporated, 2018-present
  • Consultant, Rogue Squadron Tech, Incorporated, 2010-present
  • Publisher, Lincoln Tribune, 2006-2012
  • Security Consultant, Helms Security, Incorporated, 2008-2010
  • Security Consultant, CPI Security, 2008
  • Operations Manager/Chief Information Officer, Houser Transport, Incorporated, 2005-2007
  • Co-Owner, Tech 5 Corporation, 2000-2007
  • Field Representative, Citizens for a Sound Economy, 2000-2003
  • Representative, North Carolina State House, District 97, 2011-present
  • Candidate, North Carolina State House of Representatives, District 97, 2018, 2020

Former Committees/Caucuses

Former Member, Commerce Committee, North Carolina State House of Representatives

Former Member, Education K-12 Committee, North Carolina State House of Representatives

Former Member, Elections Committee, North Carolina State House of Representatives

Former Member, Ethics Committee, North Carolina State House of Representatives

Former Chair, Finance Committee, North Carolina State House of Representatives

Former Member, Finance Committee, North Carolina State House of Representatives

Former Member, Government Committee, North Carolina State House of Representatives

Former Member, Health Committee, North Carolina State House of Representatives

Former Member, Judiciary II Committee, North Carolina State House of Representatives

Former Member, Redistricting Committee, North Carolina State House of Representatives

Former Member, Rules Committee, North Carolina State House of Representatives

Former Member, Subcommittee on Appropriations, Health and Human Services, North Carolina State House of Representatives

Former Chair, Subcommittee on Appropriations, Information Technology, North Carolina State House of Representatives

Current Legislative Committees

Member, Alcoholic Beverage Control Committee

Chair, Appropriations Committee

Member, Energy and Public Utilities

Member, Ethics

Co-Chair, Joint Legislative Oversight Committee on The North Carolina State Lottery

Member, Joint Legislative Program Evaluation Oversight Committee

Member, Legislative Research Commission

Member, Redistricting

Co-Chair, Revenue Law Study Committee

Member, Rules, Calendar and Operations of the House

Member, Select Committee on School Safety

Vice Chair, Subcommittee on Appropriations, Information Technology

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

  • BS, Fire Science, Columbia Southern University, 2009-2012
  • Attended, Political Science, North Carolina State University, 1991-1993
  • BA, Political Science, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, 1991
  • Vice President of Business Development, Open Spectrum, Incorporated, 2018-present
  • Consultant, Rogue Squadron Tech, Incorporated, 2010-present
  • Publisher, Lincoln Tribune, 2006-2012
  • Security Consultant, Helms Security, Incorporated, 2008-2010
  • Security Consultant, CPI Security, 2008
  • Operations Manager/Chief Information Officer, Houser Transport, Incorporated, 2005-2007
  • Co-Owner, Tech 5 Corporation, 2000-2007
  • Field Representative, Citizens for a Sound Economy, 2000-2003
  • Representative, North Carolina State House, District 97, 2011-present
  • Candidate, North Carolina State House of Representatives, District 97, 2018, 2020
  • Member, Intergovernmental Advisory Committee, Federal Communications Commission, 2016-present
  • Trustee, Arts Council of Lincoln County, 2012-present
  • Merit Badge Counselor, Boy Scouts of America, 2006-present
  • Trustee, Board of Trustees, Denver Masonic Lodge #757, 2005-present
  • Volunteer Firefighter/ Public Information Officer, East Lincoln Fire Department, 2004-present

Other Info

— Awards:

  • Clean Energy Champion, 2017, Chambers for Innovation & Innovation
  • Education All-Star Award, 2016, Education Freedom Alliance
  • Legislator of the Year, 2016, Professional Fire Fighters and Paramedics of North Carolina
  • Legislator of the Year, 2016, North Carolina Economic Development Association
  • Legislator of the Year Award, 2015, The North Carolina Beer and Wine Wholesalers Association
  • Library Champion, 2015, North Carolina Public Library Directors Association
  • Representative of the Year Award, 2015, Children's Advocacy Centers of North Carolina
  • Legislator of the Year, 2015, North Carolina Sustainable Energy Association
  • Charter Champion Award, 2015, North Carolina Public Charter Schools Association
  • Defender of Public Safety Award, 2015, North Carolina Sheriff's Association
  • Preservation Advocacy Award, 2014, Lincoln County Historical Association
  • Legislator of the Year, 2014, American Legislative Exchange Council
  • Friend of the Fire Service, 2014, North Carolina State Fireman's Association & North Carolina Association of Fire Chiefs
  • Humane State Legislator, 2013, Humane Society of the United States
  • Public Leadership Award, 2013, North Carolina Technology Association

Favorite Movie:

"Star Wars," "Shawshank Redemption," "Bob Roberts," "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington," "Red Dawn," "Hunt for Red October," and "Patriot Games."

Favorite TV Shows:

"24," "Cheers," "Ancient Aliens," and "King of the Hill."

State Bills
Events

2020

Sep. 23
Meet Supreme Court Candidate Tamara Barringer

Wed 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM EDT

417 East Main Street, Lincolnton, NC 28092

Sep. 19
Republican Yard Sign Pick Up

Sat 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM EDT

336 Bus Hwy 16, Denver, NC 28037

Feb. 22
Boots, BBQ, Boogie & Early Voting Campaign Kick Off!

Sat 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM EST

Lincolnton High School Lincolnton, NC