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Ballotpedia, Micahel Oakes

Michael is from Clinton. He holds a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from North Carolina State University.

Michael currently works as a facilities engineer at Novo Nordisk. He previously worked as a technical assistant at Clinton Medical Clinic. 

Michael Oaks ran for state representative in District 49 in 2022, but he did not win. 

Opposes restrictive zoning leads, saying it contributes to "unaffordable housing."

Wants to void zoning to increase housing affordability for students and young families considering moving to North Carolina (NC).

- Opposes restrictive zoning leads, saying it contributes to "unaffordable housing."
- Wants to void zoning to increase housing affordability for students and young families considering moving to North Carolina (NC).

Economy

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

Energy & the Environment

Healthcare

Voting & Elections

Public Safety

Wants young people to be active in political affairs.

Opposes restrictive policies for schools.

Supports parental school choice for their children without "missing out on funds already taken from them through taxes."

- Wants young people to be active in political affairs.
- Opposes restrictive policies for schools.
- Supports parental school choice for their children without "missing out on funds already taken from them through taxes."

Education

Foreign Policy and Immigration

Twitter

Michael Oakes

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