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Ya lives in Cary with her husband and 3 children. She moved to the United States almost 20 years ago. Ya earned a doctorate degree in sociology from North Carolina State University, and a law degree from North Carolina Central University.

North Carolina General Assembly, Ya Liu

Ya is a small business owner, and worked at Duke Law School as a faculty member for almost 10 years. She also worked as an attorney.

Ya Liu is a state representative in District 21. She was elected in 2022 and is serving her first term. Currently, she is the vice chairwoman of the House Select Committee on Homeowners' Associations. She also served as a Cary Town Councilwoman for District D.

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Supports federal investments in small businesses and AAPI communities to strengthen the economy and aid COVID-19 recovery. Believes in improving local economies through access to capital and economic development opportunities.

Supports federal investments in small businesses and AAPI communities to strengthen the economy and aid COVID-19 recovery, and believes in improving local economies through access to capital and economic development opportunities.

Believes a healthy economy is essential for maintaining quality of life and supports small business owners. Said, "the expenses column has been going up quite a bit more than the income column recently."

Believes a healthy economy is essential for maintaining quality of life and supports small business owners, saying, "The expenses column has been going up quite a bit more than the income column recently."

Believes in the importance of AAPI small businesses to the community.

- Supports federal investments in small businesses and AAPI communities to strengthen the economy and aid COVID-19 recovery, and believes in improving local economies through access to capital and economic development opportunities.
- Believes a healthy economy is essential for maintaining quality of life and supports small business owners, saying, "The expenses column has been going up quite a bit more than the income column recently."
- Believes in the importance of AAPI small businesses to the community.

Economy

Believes protecting the environment should be a top priority to combat climate change's impact on coasts and agriculture. Supports taking bold action to address climate change.

Believes protecting the environment should be a top priority to combat climate change's impact on coasts and agriculture, and supports taking bold action to address climate change.

Supports environmentally friendly policies and plans to be a strong advocate for the environment in the General Assembly.

Believes protecting the environment should be a top priority and supports bold action against climate change. As a Cary Town Council member, advocated for environmental initiatives and policies.

Believes protecting the environment should be a top priority and supports bold action against climate change, and as a town councilmember, advocated for environmental initiatives and policies.

- Believes protecting the environment should be a top priority to combat climate change's impact on coasts and agriculture, and supports taking bold action to address climate change.
- Supports environmentally friendly policies and plans to be a strong advocate for the environment in the General Assembly.
- Believes protecting the environment should be a top priority and supports bold action against climate change, and as a town councilmember, advocated for environmental initiatives and policies.

Energy & the Environment

Believes age-sensitive public policy solutions are needed to address healthcare issues for older populations. Plans for North Carolina to lead in offering community and mental health support for seniors.

Believes age-sensitive public policy solutions are needed to address healthcare issues for older populations, and plans for North Carolina to lead in offering community and mental health support for seniors.

Believes every North Carolinian deserves quality healthcare at a reasonable price. Said, "Healthcare costs are a major part of my family’s budget, and I am sure they’re a major part of yours."

Believes every North Carolinian deserves quality healthcare at a reasonable price, saying, "Healthcare costs are a major part of my family’s budget, and I am sure they’re a major part of yours."

Believes in leading the state to offer comprehensive community and mental health support for older adults.

Believes age-sensitive public policy solutions are needed to address healthcare issues for older populations. As a Cary Council Member, championed the creation of the Senior Advisory Board to address seniors' healthcare needs.

Believes age-sensitive public policy solutions are needed to address healthcare issues for older populations, and as a town councilmember, led the creation of the Senior Advisory Board to address seniors' healthcare needs.

- Believes age-sensitive public policy solutions are needed to address healthcare issues for older populations, and plans for North Carolina to lead in offering community and mental health support for seniors.
- Believes every North Carolinian deserves quality healthcare at a reasonable price, saying, "Healthcare costs are a major part of my family’s budget, and I am sure they’re a major part of yours."
- Believes in leading the state to offer comprehensive community and mental health support for older adults.
- Believes age-sensitive public policy solutions are needed to address healthcare issues for older populations, and as a town councilmember, led the creation of the Senior Advisory Board to address seniors' healthcare needs.

Healthcare

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

Voting & Elections

The candidate's website says, "In memory of Dr. Zijie Yan, an associate professor at UNC-Chapel Hill, a candlelight vigil was organized to remember and honor his legacy that was tragically cut short by an act of senseless gun violence."

Public Safety

Believes "obtaining a quality education is the key to achieving success for all North Carolinians." Supports access to education for students in every zip code to equip them with necessary skills for the workforce and society.

Believes "obtaining a quality education is the key to achieving success for all North Carolinians," and supports access to education for students to equip them with necessary skills for the workforce and society.

Believes obtaining a quality education is essential for success and supports equitable access to education for all students. Plans to advocate for teachers, students, and schools as a mother of three school-aged children.

Believes obtaining a quality education is essential for success and supports equitable access to education for all students, and plans to advocate for teachers, students, and schools using her perspective as a mother.

- Believes "obtaining a quality education is the key to achieving success for all North Carolinians," and supports access to education for students to equip them with necessary skills for the workforce and society.
- Believes obtaining a quality education is essential for success and supports equitable access to education for all students, and plans to advocate for teachers, students, and schools using her perspective as a mother.

Education

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Mary has lived in North Carolina for over 30 years, and has two sons. She earned a certificate in office administration from Wake Technical Community College, and a bachelor's degree in journalism and broadcast journalism from the University of Kansas. She volunteers as the Chair of the Town of Apex's Tree Citizens Advisory Panel. 

Mary is a current chapter administrator for Legatus International. She was previously a substitute teacher for St. Mary Magdalene Catholic School, and a radio news reporter for the Capitol Broadcasting Company and Curtis Media Company. 

Mary Miskimon's campaign for state representative is her first run for public office.

Wants to reduce red tape in government and develop policies that "spark innovation" in order to lower taxes and create better paying jobs.

- Wants to reduce red tape in government and develop policies that "spark innovation" in order to lower taxes and create better paying jobs.

Plans to ensure the delivery of affordable energy driven by consumer demand.

- Plans to ensure the delivery of affordable energy driven by consumer demand.

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

Supports law enforcement, planning to work with them to ensure proper resources for community safety.

- Supports law enforcement, planning to work with them to ensure proper resources for community safety.

Mary Miskimon

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