Rep. Jimmy Dixon announces he will not seek re-election

Longtime North Carolina Representative Jimmy Dixon announced Tuesday, Sept. 23 that he will not seek re-election after completing his eighth term in the General Assembly.  Dixon, who has represented House District 4 for 16 years, said his decision comes after “serious and prayerful consideration,” emphasizing a desire to spend more time with his family and church.

“I have always planned to take myself out of the game while I still have some game left,” Dixon told Duplin Journal in an exclusive interview — just weeks after previously signaling his intent to run again.

The decision marks a significant shift for the veteran legislator, who has become a well-known figure in the state’s political landscape. Dixon said he remains committed to serving the remainder of his term, which ends in 2026.

“I have enjoyed my service in the people’s House,” said Dixon. “May the Lord bless our efforts and future efforts to conduct their business well.”