March 27. With NC State Treasurer Dale Folwell announcing plans to run for governor, NC Rep. John Bradford, a former Cornelius Town Commissioner, said he is considering a run for state treasurer.

“The high volume of calls and texts I received over the weekend encouraging me to run for State Treasurer are very humbling,” the Cornelius resident said.

REP. BRADFORD

While his primary focus is working on the state’s budget and leading the effort for personal income tax cuts, Bradford said he is “an ideal candidate for NC State Treasurer; therefore, I plan to explore the possibilities of my candidacy very seriously. Over the next few weeks, I will not only work to help pass the state budget but I will take some personal time to talk to my family, employees, supporters and others to gain their insights and perspectives about my possible candidacy.”

He will make a formal announcement in the weeks ahead.