Luke Farley

Main article: 2024 North Carolina Council of State elections

In October 2023, Farley declared his candidacy for North Carolina commissioner of labor after incumbent commissioner Josh Dobson announced he wouldn't seek re-election. ^[5] In March 2024, he defeated several candidates in the Republican primary, including state representative Jon Hardister. ^[6] Farley was endorsed during the primary by former Labor commissioner Cherie Berry, while Hardister was endorsed by commissioner Josh Dobson. ^{[7] [8]}

Farley went on to face former Charlotte city councilman Braxton Winston in the 2024 North Carolina commissioner of labor election. ^[9] Winston campaigned on progressive issues and increasing the minimum wage while Farley supported increasing occupational safety and health as well as his "Make Elevators Great Again" program. ^{[10] [11]} Farley received the endorsement of the North Carolina Chamber of Commerce during the race ^[3] and defeated Winston in the general election by over 300,000 votes. ^{[12] [13] [14]}

On January 1, 2025, Farley was sworn in as the 19th Labor commissioner of North Carolina. ^{[15] [16]}

Personal life

Farley is a religious Christian. He is married to his wife; they have three sons and live in Raleigh, North Carolina. ^[2]

References

1. "Labor candidate: North Carolina faces challenges keeping workers safe". The Charlotte Observer . 2024-09-17. Retrieved 2025-01-12.
2. "Meet Luke Farley". luke4labor.com. Retrieved 2025-01-12.
3. Alexander, Ames (2024-06-27). "How can NC protect worker lives? Labor commissioner candidates offer different answers". The Charlotte Observer . Retrieved 2025-01-12.
4. Matsuoka, Sayaka (2024). "NC Commissioner of Labor Race". Triad City Beat . Retrieved 2025-01-12.
5. "Farley formally enters that GOP race for Labor Commissioner". NC Political News. 2023-07-24. Retrieved 2023-10-19.
6. "Two NC House Republicans look to succeed Dobson". North State Journal . 2022-12-21. Retrieved 2025-01-12.
7. "Current and recent North Carolina labor commissioners back rival GOP candidates for the job". Associated Press. 2023-08-02. Retrieved 2025-01-12.
8. "North Carolina Labor Commissioner Josh Dobson endorses state Rep. Hardister to succeed him". Associated Press. 2023-07-26. Retrieved 2023-10-19.
9. Harrison, Steve (2023-04-29). "Braxton Winston to run for NC labor commissioner in 2024; won't seek another City Council term". WFAE . Retrieved 2023-10-19.
10. Gleason, Sarah (2024-09-17). "North Carolina Labor Commissioner Josh Dobson endorses state Rep. Hardister to succeed him". Asheville Citizen-Times . Retrieved 2025-01-12.
11. Sands, Alexandria (2024-03-13). "Braxton Winston faces Luke Farley in election to protect NC workers and business". Axios . Retrieved 2025-01-12.
12. Ablon, Matthew (2024-11-06). "Republican Luke Farley projected winner of North Carolina Labor Commissioner race". WCNC-TV . Retrieved 2025-01-12.
13. "Republican Luke Farley is NC's new commissioner of labor". North State Journal . 2024-11-06. Retrieved 2025-01-12.
14. Zehnder, Katherine (2024-11-12). "Farley announces key staff, Cooper appoints interim Labor Commissioner". The Carolina Journal. Retrieved 2025-01-12.
15. "New NC Commissioner of Labor sworn in". MSN. 2025-01-02. Retrieved 2025-01-12.
16. Haigwood, Jennifer (2024-12-11). "Labor Commissioner-elect Farley Announces Government Affairs Team" (Press release). North Carolina Department of Labor . Retrieved 2025-01-12.

Luke Farley
20th Labor Commissioner of North Carolina
Incumbent
Assumed office January 1, 2025

Political offices
Preceded by Kevin O'Barr Acting	Labor Commissioner of North Carolina 2021–2024	Incumbent