Hardy is a professor at Fayetteville State University and previously worked as a school social worker. Hardy has spoken out against the North Carolina General Assembly’s bill to ban abortion after 12 weeks. Hardy is endorsed by the National Women's Political Caucus and Higher Heights for America PAC.
Rouzer has served in Congress since 2015. Rouzer has a 100% rating from National Right to Life. He is endorsed by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and Representative Jim Jordan.