Diamond Staton-Williams:

Mother. Nurse. Public Servant.

A Commitment to Care

“‘There but by the grace of God I go’ is a proverb I hold dear. I’m not here because of some incredible feat of my own. I’m here because I was given help when I needed it. I am the living legacy of care and community, and I am committed to that same care for Cabarrus County.”
— NC House Representative Diamond Staton Williams

As a child, Diamond experienced the importance of community service first hand. When her mother was not able to care for her due to mental health, Diamond’s community made sure she was taken care of. From her extended family to teachers and mentors, Diamond has always known the reality of the cliche “it takes a village”. As an adult, Diamond has always been committed to being that village for others. From pursuing a career in nursing and volunteering on the Adult Care Homes Committee for Cabarrus County to serving her community on Harrisburg Town Council and now serving in the NC House, Diamond is committed to giving back to the community that cared for her.

Community for All

Diamond isn’t your “politics as usual” candidate. She didn’t intend to go into politics and only decided to run for office when she saw her point of view not being represented. Diamond doesn’t play political games, but is focusing on what real people need. Diamond understands working families and their needs because she’s a working mom, a nurse, and deeply committed to fighting for families just like hers. Diamond cares about the issues that matter most: education, support for working families, healthcare, economy, community safety, and housing and infrastructure. You don’t have to wonder how Diamond will vote in the NC House. You already know.

As a nurse, woman, and mother, I know first-hand how crucial it is to protect access to reproductive rights and healthcare. Two years ago, when the Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade was leaked, those rights were put in jeopardy. That’s why this May 2nd I’m participating in Women Talk Politics Day. We’re flipping the script and turning the anniversary of the Dobbs leak into a day where we talk about the issues that impact women and motivate us to solve them.
It was such a joy to visit our public schools this week and see the bright, smiling faces of our future. As legislators, it’s crucial that we fully fund our public schools because when we set our schools up to succeed, we set our children up to succeed.