NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY: REPRESENTATIVE PHIL SHEPARD

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Phillip is from Jacksonville, where he still lives, and attended Jacksonville Senior High School. He studied at Coastal Carolina Community College. He survives his wife, who passed away. 

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Phillip is retired. He previously worked at the Traffic Management Office at Camp Lejeune and as a pastor for Lighthouse Baptist Church. 

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Phillip Shepard is a State Representative for District 15. He was elected to this position in 2011 and is serving his seventh term. 

As of June 14, 2024, Phillip Shepard did not have a website or any information online.

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Phillip Shepard

Christopher earned his bachelor's degree in psychology from Wright State University and his master's degree in psychology from the University of North Texas. He lives with his wife, Shelley, and their 2 children in Richlands.

Christopher currently works as a community college professor in psychology.

Christopher Schulte's campaign for State Representative in State House District 15 is his first run for public office.

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Believes in creating an economy where prosperity grows "from the bottom up, and the middle out" by lowering costs, creating good-paying jobs, and ensuring fair wages. Plans to "crack down on greedy, rule-breaking corporate CEOs" and replace "regressive Republicans" prioritizing wealthy donors.

Believes in creating an economy where prosperity grows "from the bottom up, and the middle out." 

Wants to lower costs, create good-paying jobs, and ensure fair wages.

- Believes in creating an economy where prosperity grows "from the bottom up, and the middle out." 
- Wants to lower costs, create good-paying jobs, and ensure fair wages.

Believes climate change threatens clean air, water, and quality of life. Plans to "fight for stronger environmental protections" and invest in clean energy jobs, while criticizing Republicans for acting on behalf of "wealthy corporate donors" and blocking climate progress.

Supports stronger environmental protections and investments in clean energy jobs.

Said, "We recognize the threat of climate change not only puts our access to clean air and safe drinking water at risk, but also our ability to live, work, and enjoy our lives."

- Supports stronger environmental protections and investments in clean energy jobs.
- Said, "We recognize the threat of climate change not only puts our access to clean air and safe drinking water at risk, but also our ability to live, work, and enjoy our lives."

Believes healthcare is a human right and aims to eliminate barriers to access for all North Carolinians. Plans to ensure access to preventive care, prescription drugs, hospitals, mental health services, and maternal care.

Wants to ensure access to preventive care, prescription drugs, hospitals, mental health services, and maternal care.

Believes the Dobbs ruling was harmful and short-sighted, reversing decades of legal precedent on women's healthcare. Supports electing representatives to codify reproductive rights, including abortion and birth control, and passing robust anti-discrimination legislation.

Said, "I believe healthcare is a human right. Unfortunately, far too many people in our state, and country, are effectively left without this fundamental need being met."

- Wants to ensure access to preventive care, prescription drugs, hospitals, mental health services, and maternal care.
- Supports abortion access. 
- Said, "I believe healthcare is a human right. Unfortunately, far too many people in our state, and country, are effectively left without this fundamental need being met."

Believes voting is the most important right in a democracy and opposes voter suppression, gerrymandering, and disinformation. Supports making voting easier to ensure all voices are heard and advocates for representatives who prioritize the average person over special interests.

Supports making voting easier to ensure "all our voices are heard." 

- Supports making voting easier to ensure "all our voices are heard." 

As of June 14, 2024, Christopher Schulte’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Believes North Carolina needs significant reforms and investments to provide a "sound, basic education." Plans to build a world-class education system from pre-K to public higher education.

Plans to provide "world-class education" from pre-kindergarten to public higher education.

- Plans to provide "world-class education" from pre-kindergarten to public higher education.

Christopher Schulte

Matthew earned a bachelor's degree in communication and media studies from Fisher College and a law degree from Western New England University School of Law. He participated in the Army ROTC at Boston University.

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Matthew has a 12-year military career, marked by service in the U.S. Coast Guard Reserve, Massachusetts and California Army National Guard, and the U.S. Army Reserve. He also worked as a law clerk.

Matthew Feehan's campaign for state representative is his first run for public office.

Advocates reduced governmental spending and lower taxes.

Said, "I'm dedicated to fostering an environment where both our respected seniors and ambitious younger generation can thrive economically."

- Advocates reduced governmental spending and lower taxes.
- Said, "I'm dedicated to fostering an environment where both our respected seniors and ambitious younger generation can thrive economically."

As of June 14, 2024, Matthew Feehan’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Said, "Ensuring that all North Carolinians have access to affordable, quality healthcare remains a significant challenge. The focus should be on promoting healthcare innovation, increasing transparency, and reducing regulatory barriers that limit patient choice and increase costs."

- Said, "Ensuring that all North Carolinians have access to affordable, quality healthcare remains a significant challenge. The focus should be on promoting healthcare innovation, increasing transparency, and reducing regulatory barriers that limit patient choice and increase costs."
- Supports the legalization of marijuana.

Opposes gun control, saying, "Expanding firearms rights is crucial, as is protecting every law-abiding citizen's right to self-defense."

Said, "I'm committed to promoting effective rehabilitation and reentry for parolees, focusing on integration over punishment."

- Opposes gun control, saying, "Expanding firearms rights is crucial, as is protecting every law-abiding citizen's right to self-defense."
- Said, "I'm committed to promoting effective rehabilitation and reentry for parolees, focusing on integration over punishment."

Supports access to diverse and affordable education and parental involvement in their children's education.

- Supports access to diverse and affordable education and parental involvement in their children's education.

Supports limited involvement in foreign conflicts.

- Supports limited involvement in foreign conflicts.

Matthew Feehan

Matthew holds a bachelor's degree in military science and operations from Boston University and a law degree from Western New England University.

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Matthew served in the military for 12 years, including in the U.S. Coast Guard Reserve, Massachusetts and California Army National Guard, and the U.S. Army Reserve. He also worked as a government contractor and consultant.

Matthew Feehan's campaign for state representative of District 15 is his first run for public office.

Supports lowering taxes and reducing government spending.

Supports "fostering an environment that encourages entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development while reducing regulatory burdens that hinder small businesses and job creation."

- Supports lowering taxes and reducing government spending.
- Supports "fostering an environment that encourages entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development while reducing regulatory burdens that hinder small businesses and job creation."

As of July 31, 2024, Matthew Feehan’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Advocates for "promoting healthcare innovation, increasing transparency, and reducing regulatory barriers that limit patient choice and increase costs."

- Advocates for "promoting healthcare innovation, increasing transparency, and reducing regulatory barriers that limit patient choice and increase costs."

Advocates for police reform and expanding gun ownership rights.

Promotes rehabilitation and reentry for parolees, emphasizing integration over punishment.

- Advocates for police reform and expanding gun ownership rights.
- Promotes rehabilitation and reentry for parolees, emphasizing integration over punishment.
- Supports decriminalizing marijuana.

Advocates for "educational opportunities [that] are diverse, affordable, and of high quality, preparing the next generation for the evolving job market while respecting parents' rights to choose the best educational path for their children."

- Advocates for "educational opportunities [that] are diverse, affordable, and of high quality, preparing the next generation for the evolving job market while respecting parents' rights to choose the best educational path for their children."

Advocates for a "defense policy that keeps America safe and respects the valor of our service members."

- Advocates for a "defense policy that keeps America safe and respects the valor of our service members."

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