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The secretary of state is responsible for overseeing business and economic operations, in the public and private sectors. This involves overseeing the creation of new businesses (to be fair and legal), authenticating documents, and more.

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He believes in transparency of funds put into programs. He also says that he will hold officials accountable for miss use of public funds. He was a small business owner as well as a banker.

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Commissioned officer in the USMC

Reduce gun violence and violent crime by supporting local and state law enforcement and district attorneys Improve juvenile justice system End fentanyl and opioid epidemic

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Kee wants to create more jobs for farmers and increase educational research. He believes in affordable housing for seniors and promoting entrepreneurship. He wants to increase teacher pay as well. He was a formal City Council Member in Greensboro.

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member of the U.S. House, ending gerrymandering, stopping fentanyl, stopping politicians trying to undermine people’s rights.

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The role of a state attorney general is to counsel state government agencies and legislatures, and represent the public interest in their state.

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The role of a state attorney general is to counsel state government agencies and legislatures, and represent the public interest in their state.

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Has had 12 years of experience in the NC House/General Assembly. He is pro-life and believes that the overturning or Roe v. Wade was the right choice. He does believe in the three exceptions, rape, incest, and health of the mother. He wants to invest in "career-ready" education programs. He would also like both lower taxes and reform the tax code.

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examine, analyze, and interpret accounting records to propose financial statements, give advice, or audit and evaluate statements prepared by others.

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Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is responsible for promoting agriculture in the state.

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Health and well-being of workers in NC.

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Has a small business in the construction industry. He believes in fighting for accountability and transparency in the state, as well as knowing where your tax dollars are being spent. He will also allow the Audit office to serve the needs of others.

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Katie Eddings has been in education for years. She was chosen as the AVID Summer Institute Teacher Speaker in Orlando, Florida where she talked to almost 3000 educators. She was also chosen as lee county school teacher of the year which led to her being chosen as the Burroughs Wellcome Fund North Central Region Teacher of the Year. She believes in helping Aboriginal and indigenous children have better access to quality education.

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He is currently employed as a grocery stocker, and believes heavily in making our economy as efficient as possible. He wants to utilize the recruitment of high schools, and redefine independent contractors as employees. He also plans on making schedules and time allotments in the workforce to be as efficient as possible.

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She wants to fight for the personal freedoms and rights of the most vulnerable in the general assembly over reproductive rights and healthcare access.

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He is running for Labor Commissioner with no previous political experience. He's running to protect workers and small businesses, while making North Carolina the most competitive place in the country for jobs and business. He is against the discrimination against people who are not vaccinated for COVID, and wants to enforce the Retaliatory Employment Discrimination Act to solve that problem. He also believes that Biden's Heat Stress regulation will kill jobs and increase the pricing of houses and food. One of his main priorities is safety in the workplace and protection of jobs.

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Dave Boliek has been an attorney since 1997 and his campaign messages are Respected leadership(?), Experience(?), and conservative principles. He is running for NC Auditor.

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Chad Brown is currently working as a public servant and has previous experience in major league baseball. As NC secretary of state Chad intends to protect elections and ensure every vote is counted, promote innovation and small business growth, and protect our consumers from fraud and identity theft.

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Tarte is an attorney and former state senator. He will implement AI-based software to track and identify fraud. He drafted a bill that required independent financial audits for the state government's largest department.

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She went to UNC Chapel Hill in 1993 and She was a nurse, grassroots activist, homeschool educator, and high school biology, chemistry, civics, Spanish, and health teacher.

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Jack Clark has been a senator for one term and his campaign messages are integrity, him having the required skills for the job, and help agencies and local municipalities.

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The NC Commissioner of Insurance is the head of the NC Department of Insurance, They regulate the sale of insurance in the state.

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- Republican

Experience:

Worked as a safety and continuity of operations consultant

Worked as police officer with Avondale Police Department.

Continuity of operations officer

Notary public in NC

Views:

Wants to create a more efficient Business Registration system, utilizing modern technology like AI.

Wants to make business ownership, like small businesses, easier to own and manage.

Wants to use dollars wisely, and in favor of the people's interests.

Will make tough choices to lower burden on taxpayers

Wants to shift education away from "Liberal Critical Race Theory Doctrines"

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The NC treasurer is responsible for the more than $122 billion state pension fund that provides retirement benefits for more than 950,000 teachers, law enforcement officers and other public workers.

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Colby Hammonds is a republican that is a farmer and a retired army colonel. He is determined to get back lost land and work to find other places to farm. He wants more funding for agriculture.

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Steve Troxler is a republican, farmer, and past president of NASDA. He wants to reserve the loss of land and extreme weather isn't a big worry to him. He wants more funding due to rapid growth in the agricultural department.

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She was in the NC State Senate before running for Commissioner. She believes in fixing environmental leadership, voting for medicaid expansion, and believes teachers have the right to teach students whatever they feel is necessary (within boundaries).

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Republican

25 years in finance

State Issue - State Retirement System

State Health Plan - Will administer state health plan

Manage Investments - Improve state pensions aid and retirement systems

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He believes in improving auto insurance rates and wants more transparency in how healthcare is handled. He thinks that education should be focused on human skills above anything.

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Republican

Experience in journalism

Issue - Continue to maintain treasury in a responsible manner and grow economy

State health plan - Working with lawmakers to bring down costs of health care

Manage investments - Protecting and improving retirement system

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Gabe Esparza is a Democrat and his experience is mainly comprised of leading businesses. His views on state issues are that he will try to fix/help the issue by ensuring the state pension fund is stable. His views on state health funds are to engage with hospitals and pharmaceuticals to come up with a working solution. His view on managing investments is to shift upwards of $10 billion into higher-return investments.

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Republican

Business owner

Issue - Root out public corruption

State health plan - Will supervise health plans

Manage investments - Exposed NC Lottery's wasteful spending

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Wesley Harris is a Democrat and his experience comes from his PHD in economics from Clemson University. His views on state issues are that he will "protect" state fund ratings. His views on state health plans are that he wants to invest into the people. His views on managing investments are that he will advocate for working families.

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David Wheeler . bachelors in uni of Iowa. independent healthcare and education.

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David Wheeler . bachelors in uni of Iowa. independent healthcare and education.

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C. Robert Brawley- Republican. NC state representative. Healthcare should be free. Cheaper education is needed

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C. Robert Brawley- Republican. NC state representative. Healthcare should be free. Cheaper education is needed

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Chuck Stanley - He worked as a deputy and a jailor for the Colombus county sheriff's office. If elected he would work with small, large and in between businesses/companies to make sure all employees know the labor laws. He would also "open-door policy at all times. 

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Chuck Stanley - He worked as a deputy and a jailor for the Colombus county sheriff's office. If elected he would work with small, large and in between businesses/companies to make sure all employees know the labor laws. He would also "open-door policy at all times. 

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Passionate educator and assistant principle of Panther Creek High School

Priority - Prioritize equity and revolutionize modern educational infrastructure.

Technology - Modernize education facilities and add safe, accessible, and equipped technology in schools

Teacher Wages - Advocate for competitive wages to keep top educators

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He believes in the right for employees to work safely and will work to support existing businesses in the economy. He cares about education and has had first hand experience as a teacher.

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Taber worked for multiple food safety programs with different companies, and now has her own company. Taber wants to break down the idea that North Carolina is unsuitable for agriculture, and wants to help capitalize on resources it already has. She would like to set up more food processing and food safety systems in rural communities. Taber also believes that a way to revive dead-zones in the ocean would be to create seaweed farms out of old/abandoned oil rigs.

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Republican

bachelor's degree

Uphold the Constitution.

no legislating from the bench.

following the law as written.

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She served as 24th NC Superintendent of Public Instruction. She is a Republican and is the current Superintendent. She thinks teachers should be paid by effectiveness and not experience. She is also a Baptist.

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David Wheeler has worked as an entrepreneur. He has been affiliated with the Center for Rural Health Innovations and American Muckrackers PAC Inc. He is committed to appointing woman and people of color to his leadership team to raise the level of diversity. David promises to fight to keep the rates down so people don't have to pay as much. He promises to honor the firefighters with a $5000 annual tax credit.

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Has a Bachelors degree in political science and economics as well as a law degree from Duke University. He was also the superintendent of Guilford County schools for seven years and General counsel for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. In that district, Green became chief operating officer in 2006 and then became deputy superintendent. he is focused on improving the school system as much as possible.

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Experience:

Currently serves on City Council in Asheville

Committed to the work for:

Affordability :

Investing in creative and cooperative solutions for deeply-affordable housing and keeping neighbors from becoming unhoused

Securing our food and water systems

Public Safety:

Implementing an Office of Community Safety and HEART Program

Reduce homelessness

Climate + Neighborhood Resiliency

Implementing adopted neighborhood plans; aligning Neighborhood Grants to implement our Climate Justice Initiative, including tree canopy maintenance and restoration

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Republican

Raised in Waynesville, NC

Married since 2009

Father

Education:

UNC B.A. in Economics and Religious Studies

University of the Pacific - McGeorge School of Law, J.D.

Law experience:

Partner: Ridenour, Murphy & Goss for 6 years

Individual Practitioner: Hunter Murphy Law, PC for 4 years

Organizations:

NC State Bar - 2006

Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Tribal Bar - 2006

Federal District Court for the Western District of North Carolina - 2009

NC Bar Association

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Todd Lentz is a general practitioner, has been attorney of record in over 1200 cases, and has appeared and practiced in all courts overseen by a district court judge.

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Brawley earned his bachelor's degree from North Carolina State University in 1968. His professional experience includes working as an insurance agent. Brawley was a helicopter pilot in the North Carolina National Guard. He was also apart of the house of representatives.At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Brawley served on the following committees:

[hide]North Carolina committee assignments, 2013• Banking• Commerce and Job Development• Finance• Insurance, Vice chair• State Personnel

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CJ works as an operation supervisor and has never held a position in any office before. He has played a role in cleaning up the City and has seen the housing crisis first hand. He wants to prioritize transportation in the City to make it easier for people to get around. He says that instead of building 'transportation routes' just to say we did it, we should put the time and energy into making transportation that will actually benefit the City and the people who live here. He wants to address the housing crisis and try to deal with the problem of homelessness.

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Jesse "Citizen" Thomas is a Republican and has experience from getting a bachelor's degree from Illinois University in economics, management, and accounting, along with being a retired CEO of Healthy Blue. He also ran for the U.S. Congress in 2000 and served as the Chief Administrator of the Office of Healthcare Purchasing. He also completed four years of service on the the UNC Pembroke Board of Trustees, the NC American Indian Health Board, and the NC Child Board of Directors.

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Tod Leaven was in the army from 1998 to 2004. He is a lawyer. He wants to work on building affordable housing in Asheville as well as working with citezens and Asheville Police officers to bring down crime in the city.

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Bo has served the community of Asheville by 20 years as a social worker, business owner, co-founder of a successful non-profit, adjunct professor, and community advocate. His priorities include providing economic security, promoting mental wellness, protecting our infrastructure, promoting sustainable development, and improving safety within the community.

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Sage turner seems to focus on a lot more issues like mental health rent costs water quality and many more. She seems to be pushing towards more environmentally friendly policies. She also is focusing on development of infrastructure that would last a lot longer than the current ones.

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Sean Haugh has not had any previous political experience, but he is very vocal about his past career as a pizza delivery man. He has run for the United States Senate on 3 separate occasions but did not win any races. In 2002, he helped raise money for Libertarian candidates by selling calendars with pictures of female Libretarian candidates on them. He said the photos were "quite tasteful" and sold each calendar for 20 dollars each.

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She worked in the public school systems and also used to work with those living in low income communities. She wants to fix the issues with public safety as well trying to make housing more affordable. She also thinks that homelessness is a big problem in Asheville and wants to fix it.

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Frazier is the owner of Well Played, and executive director of partnerships for WCA. He is devoted to serving his community and bringing Asheville together. He wants to upgrade low income housing, and create more spaces for homeless people to live.

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Meredith Pressley Stone has worked as a prosecutor for 16 years. She has worked with veterans, law students, people suffering from addiction, and marginalized communities. She has also lived in Buncombe county for a very long time, and has many generations of family who lived here.

She has also worked to divert people who would be convicted to rehabilitation and diversion programs.

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Robin Leigh Merril - She's a part of the democratic party and has worked at Pisgah Legal Services as an attorney for over 22 years. She's a big advocate for people that have experienced racism, sexism, and other ways people have been mistreated. 

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Robin Leigh Merril - She's a part of the democratic party and has worked at Pisgah Legal Services as an attorney for over 22 years. She's a big advocate for people that have experienced racism, sexism, and other ways people have been mistreated. 

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Allison previously served as a judge on the Court of Appeals. She was appointed by Governor Roy cooper to the north carolina supreme court. Riggs is a civil rights litigator and community lawyer. She is a Democrat.

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Lora Cubbage served first as an Assistant District Attorney. Later, she served as an Assistant Attorney General. In 2018, she was appointed to the Superior Court by Governor Roy Cooper. Where she delt with murder cases to larceny, also included civil cases.

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The Court of Appeals is an intermediate appellate court that was created to relieve the Supreme Court of a portion of its heavy caseload. Like the Supreme Court, the Court of Appeals decides only questions of law. It has 15 judges, who sit in panels of three to hear cases.