Jay J. ChaudhuriJay J. Chaudhuri

Senator Jay Chaudhuri has dedicated more than two decades to public service across all three branches of North Carolina government. The son of Indian immigrants and a longtime Raleigh resident, Chaudhuri’s career has included serving as Special Counsel to Attorney General Roy Cooper and General Counsel and Senior Policy Advisor to State Treasurer Janet Cowell before his election to the North Carolina Senate in 2016. Since 2019, he has served as Senate Democratic Whip.

Throughout his legislative career, Chaudhuri has been a champion for public education, consumer protection, public safety, economic innovation, and good governance. His background in law and public policy has made him a respected leader on issues affecting North Carolina families, while his personal story reflects the growing diversity of leadership across our state.

NCAAT in Action is proud to endorse Jay Chaudhuri because of his record of public service and his unwavering commitment to building a North Carolina where opportunity is available to every community. As one of the highest-ranking Asian American elected officials in the state, he has helped demonstrate the importance of diverse voices in public leadership while remaining focused on delivering results for all North Carolinians.