NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY-REPRESENTATIVE HOWARD PENNY, JR

Ballotpedia, Howard Penny Jr.

Howard lives in Raleigh. He was a deacon and a Sunday school teacher at Coats Baptist Church. 

Howard operates his family farm. He previously worked in the agriculture industry. 

Harnett County, Board of Elections

Howard Penny Jr. is currently a State Representative for District 53. He was elected in 2020 and is serving his third term. Howard also serves as a Harnett County Commissioner. He was elected to this position in 2016, and is serving his second term. 

As of June 14, 2024, Howard Penny, Jr.’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Howard Penny, Jr.

Kevin is from Eastern Harnett County. He attended Triton High School, before earning his bachelor's degree in political science from Duke University and his master's degree in public administration from North Carolina Central University.

Kevin has gained experience at Research Triangle Institute and Blue Cross NC, where he has been involved in navigating administrative governmental policies and developing solutions for the healthcare system.

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Kevin G. Thurman previously ran for the District 53 in 2022, but did not win. 

Supports tax incentives for local businesses.

- Supports tax incentives for local businesses.

As of June 14, 2024, Kevin G. Thurman’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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The candidate's website says, "Equal Access to Healthcare"

Plans to work to ensure equal access to healthcare.

- Plans to work to ensure equal access to healthcare.
- Supports Medicare expansion.
- Opposes abortion restrictions.

Supports the legalization of medical marijuana.

- Supports the legalization of medical marijuana.

Supports higher pay for school employees.

Believes in "Quality Public Education for All," encompassing children, college, and K-12 school policies.

- Supports higher pay for school employees.
- Believes in "Quality Public Education for All," encompassing children, college, and K-12 school policies.

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Kevin G. Thurman

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- Your State Representative drafts laws, approves budgets, has oversight of the state executive branch, and debates and votes on proposed laws.
- In addition to drafting and voting on bills, your State Representative can serve on committees. This is important because many bills can be stalled in committee, preventing them making it to a vote.
- Your State Representative is responsible for representing your interests. They also are responsible for helping you navigate the state's services and bringing back resources to your district.
- State Representatives are elected to a 2-year term. There is no term limit.

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