About Maurice Atwood
From Grunt to Governor – A Life of Service and Determination
Maurice Atwood is not a career politician—he is a fighter, a builder, and a man driven by conviction and service. His life’s story is defined by grit, discipline, and an unwavering commitment to defending the people he loves. From the ground up, Maurice has lived the values he now seeks to restore in North Carolina: integrity, accountability, and strength in leadership.
A Lifetime of Service
Maurice’s roots run deep in service. Whether working in a public school, working shoulder-to-shoulder with his community, or standing up for what’s right, he has always answered the call. He embodies the principles of duty, sacrifice, and responsibility.
Maurice understands the value of hard work because he’s lived it and he understands the importance of strong leadership because he’s seen the impact of its absence.
Why Maurice Is Running for Governor
North Carolina stands at a turning point. Families, teachers, law enforcement, and small businesses are facing challenges that demand real leadership—not political games.
Maurice Atwood is stepping up because North Carolina deserves better. He is running for Governor to deliver common-sense conservative solutions that put citizens first:
Fixing Our Schools (Make NC Public Education Great Again)
- Demand accountability in every classroom and at every level of administration
- End the hostile teacher working environment that drives away many dedicated teachers
- End the unsafe learning environment many students face by restoring student accountability both academically and behaviorally
- Hold parents accountable for the chronic disruption of the regular education environment their child is responsible for
- Significantly raise teacher salaries to the top half of the national average teacher salary pay scale
- Allocating 100% of the proceeds from the NC Education Lottery to NC Public Education
Protecting Our Communities
- Provide law enforcement with modern equipment, updated training, and the protective gear they need including military grade equipment
- Strengthen community safety and ensure criminals—not officers—face the consequences
- Stand unapologetically with the men and women who put their lives on the line
Fueling Economic Prosperity
- Ensure North Carolina remains a destination for businesses fleeing failed blue-state policies
- Support small businesses—the backbone of our economy
- Build a stable, pro-growth environment where opportunity thrives
- Promote North Carolina throughout the country to bring national attractions to our great state such as the Super Bowl
A Governor Who Will Demand Accountability
Maurice Atwood will not tolerate corruption, waste, or political cover-ups. He has pledged to bring the FBI and SBI together to expose financial mismanagement in our school systems and throughout state government. Every state funded agency will be held to account in a transparent manner
Taxpayers deserve the truth. Leaders who misuse public funds will be held responsible—no exceptions, no excuses
A Vision for a Stronger North Carolina
Maurice’s vision is clear:
A North Carolina where families feel safe, teachers feel supported, businesses feel confident, and government is accountable to the people—not political insiders.
This campaign is more than an election—it is a movement. A movement to restore strength, integrity, and prosperity to every corner of our state. A movement to bring North Carolina back to the values that made it great. A movement to put citizens first again.
Maurice Atwood is ready to fight for North Carolina.
Now, he’s asking you to join him.