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State Senator

Unofficial result: Won — Joyce Waddell (Democratic)

Source: er.ncsbe.gov

What does this office do?

  • Voting on how much you pay in state taxes
  • Voting on how much money your local public schools get
  • Voting on which roads and highways get built or repaired

Affects: AI Regulation, Healthcare Affordability, Environment and Public Health,

Candidates:

Republican

Bobbie Shields is a civil engineer and former Mecklenburg County manager who served on North Carolina's engineering and surveying licensing board. He emphasizes economic development and infrastructure.

Records: Government Spending Reduction 1 against

Democratic · Incumbent

Joyce Waddell represents Senate District 40 and has served six Senate terms. A former school system administrator, she focuses on education, health care and housing.

Records: Environment and Public Health 1 for, 2 against, Corporate Accountability 2 for, Immigration 2 for,

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