North Carolina General Assembly, Erin Pare

Erin grew up in Herndon, VA, and currently lives in Holly Springs with her husband and 2 children. She earned her bachelor's degree in government & international politics as well as her master's degree in international commerce from George Mason University.

Erin has experience as a government affairs professional, representing businesses and trade associations on public policy matters and regulatory reform. She served as the director of the Regulatory Improvement Council. Prior to her political career, Erin was the vice chair of the Town of Holly Springs Board of Adjustment.

Erin Paré is currently a state representative in District 37. She was elected in 2020 and is serving her second term. She is the chairwoman of the Health Committee. Erin also vice chairs the House Select Committee on Substance Abuse, the Energy and Public Utilities Committee, and the Appropriations, Health and Human Services Committee. 

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Supports cutting regulations to help small businesses grow and create jobs.

Believes in enacting pro-growth economic policies to make North Carolina the top state for businesses.

Believes in reducing taxes to stimulate economic growth. As a State Representative, "passed the largest tax cut in North Carolina history."

Believes in reducing taxes to stimulate economic growth, and as a state representative, "passed the largest tax cut in North Carolina history."

As a State Representative, passed a balanced budget while saving money in a rainy day fund.

As a state representative, passed a balanced budget while saving money in a rainy day fund.

- Supports cutting regulations to help small businesses grow and create jobs.
- Believes in enacting pro-growth economic policies to make North Carolina the top state for businesses.
- Believes in reducing taxes to stimulate economic growth, and as a state representative, "passed the largest tax cut in North Carolina history."
- As a state representative, passed a balanced budget while saving money in a rainy day fund.

Economy

As a House Representative, secured a record $46 million to expand clean drinking water capacity for southern Wake County.

As a state representative, secured a record $46 million to expand clean drinking water capacity for southern Wake County.

- As a state representative, secured a record $46 million to expand clean drinking water capacity for southern Wake County.

Energy & the Environment

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

Healthcare

Voting & Elections

As a House Representative, secured $3.3 million to support local police, first responders, and veterans.

- As a House Representative, secured $3.3 million to support local police, first responders, and veterans.

Public Safety

Believes in increasing educational opportunities through parental school choice. As a legislator, voted to enhance education options for children.

Believes in increasing educational opportunities through parental school choice, and as a state representative, voted to enhance education options for children.

Believes Title IX rights should protect girls' ability to compete fairly. Said, "Allowing boys to play on girls’ teams reverses nearly 50 years of advances for women."

Believes Title IX rights mean that transgender children should not be allowed to play on a team differing from their biological sex, saying, "Allowing boys to play on girls’ teams reverses nearly 50 years of advances for women."

Supports promoting the value of musical and creative arts in K-12 schools.

Supports increasing the per pupil allotment.

Believes in prioritizing school safety, having "invested over $100 million in school safety initiatives." Supports comprehensive K-12 school policies to ensure a secure learning environment for children.

Believes in prioritizing school safety, having "invested over $100 million in school safety initiatives."

- Believes in increasing educational opportunities through parental school choice, and as a state representative, voted to enhance education options for children.
- Believes Title IX rights mean that transgender children should not be allowed to play on a team differing from their biological sex, saying, "Allowing boys to play on girls’ teams reverses nearly 50 years of advances for women."
- Supports promoting the value of musical and creative arts in K-12 schools.
- Supports increasing the per pupil allotment.
- Believes in prioritizing school safety, having "invested over $100 million in school safety initiatives."

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Erin Pare

Erin Paré grew up in Herndon, Virginia, and attended George Mason University, where she earned a M.A. in International Commerce and Policy and a B.A. in Government International Politics. She is married to Wayne, a 24-year Army veteran, and together they have two children, Madison and Cole. The family settled in Holly Springs, North Carolina, after years of military life. Information about the church Erin attends is not provided.

Erin Paré has served in the North Carolina House of Representatives since January 2021, representing District 37 in southern Wake County. She has experience as a government affairs professional in Washington, D.C., where she represented businesses and trade associations on public policy matters and regulatory reform, and served as the director of the Regulatory Improvement Council. Prior to her political career, Erin was involved in her local community as PTA president and board member at Holly Ridge Elementary School, and as the Vice Chair of the Town of Holly Springs Board of Adjustment.

Representative Erin Paré has served in the North Carolina House of Representatives since January 2021, representing District 37. She serves on several committees, including the House Committee on Appropriations; the Committee on Energy and Public Utilities (Vice Chair); the Committee on Rules, Calendar and Operations of the House; the Committee on Homeland Security, Military and Veterans Affairs; and the Committee on Regulatory Reform. Erin has been appointed to the Joint Legislative Commission on Governmental Operations and as Chair of the House Select Committee on Women in S.T.E.M. There is no mention of past political runs.

The candidate's website says, "Erin and Wayne own a successful small business in Holly Springs called Play-It-Again Sports. Erin is also the founder and director of a non-profit organization serving community youth in music arts, which established a youth orchestra in southern Wake County."

The candidate's website says, "North Carolina Sheriff’s Association Defender of Public Safety"

Believes in upholding Title IX rights for girls.

The candidate's website says, "Leader on STEM Education and Workforce Readiness"

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