Ballotpedia: Michael Nelson (North Carolina)

Meet Mike Nelson, Libertarian for NC House 35

Michael is originally from Rochester, NY. He has a degree  in theatre arts from Whittier College, and was a graduate student at the University of Nebraska at Kearney.

Michael has worked at IBM since 1999 as a manager.

Michael Nelson previously ran for state representative of House District 35 in 2018 and 2020, and of House District 40 in 2022, but did not win any race.

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

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Sarah was raised in Wake County and attended East Wake High School. She has a bachelors degree in political science from North Carolina State University. Sarah and her husband Dan have two daughters. She serves on the Ministry Leadership Team at her church and on the Board of Advisors for the NCSU School of Public and International Affairs.

Sarah serves as the chief executive officer of the Tammy Lynn Center for Developmental Disabilities in Wake County. She also owns Willow Strategies, LLC. Previously, she worked as the National Director at Single Stop. 

Sarah Crawford is currently the State Representative for State House District 66. She was elected in 2022 and is serving her first term. She served one term as a State Senator for North Carolina State Senate District 18 from 2020-2022. She ran for State Senator for North Carolina State Senate District 18 in 2014, but did not win. 

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Supports reversing education funding cuts, investing in schools and universities, and streamlining processes to aid small businesses. Plans to target resources to rural counties and reinforce investments that bring jobs to North Carolina.

Supports streamlining processes and reducing burdens on small businesses. Plans to target resources to rural counties and reinforce investments that bring jobs to North Carolina.

- Supports streamlining processes and reducing burdens on small businesses. Plans to target resources to rural counties and reinforce investments that bring jobs to North Carolina.

Supports prioritizing clean energy to benefit the environment, improve citizens' health, and create jobs. Believes "climate change is real" and emphasizes preparing coastal communities for its effects.

Supports prioritizing clean energy to benefit the environment, improve citizens' health, and create jobs.

Believes climate change is real and supports preparing coastal communities for its effects. Said, addressing climate change "creates thousands of good jobs in North Carolina."

Believes climate change is real and supports preparing coastal communities for its effects. 

- Supports prioritizing clean energy to benefit the environment, improve citizens' health, and create jobs.
- Believes climate change is real and supports preparing coastal communities for its effects. 

Believes Medicaid expansion is essential for providing necessary healthcare coverage to North Carolinians. Plans to "fight to protect families from the partisan politics" that have denied healthcare coverage to hundreds of thousands.

Believes healthcare decisions should be between a woman and her doctor, not politicians. As a State Senator, voted to advance unbiased, high-quality healthcare for women, including access to safe, legal abortion.

- Supports Medicaid expansion.
- Supports abortion access.

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

Believes in investing in classrooms, reducing class sizes, and raising teacher pay to ensure every child in North Carolina receives a world-class education. Criticizes politicians in Raleigh for slashing public school funding, making it difficult to retain excellent teachers.

Supports investing in classrooms, reducing class sizes, and raising teacher pay.

- Supports investing in classrooms, reducing class sizes, and raising teacher pay.

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Sarah Crawford was raised in Wake County, where she attended East Wake Middle and East Wake High School. She is the daughter of a public-school teacher and a state employee. Sarah is active in her local community and serves on the Ministry Leadership Team at her church. Details about her current family situation are not provided.

Sarah Crawford serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the Tammy Lynn Center for Developmental Disabilities in Wake County. Previously, she worked as the National Director at Single Stop. Her career has been dedicated to serving the people of Wake County through roles in nonprofits, higher education, and health and human services.

As of July 8, 2024, Sarah Crawford’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Supports access to clean water and air, and plans to “stand up to corporate polluters and politicians” who burden families with clean-up costs.

Plans to prioritize clean energy to benefit the state.

Believes healthcare decisions should be between a woman and her doctor, not politicians.

As a State Senator, voted to advance high-quality healthcare for women, including access to safe, legal abortion. Opposes bills limiting a woman’s constitutional right to choose.

The candidate's website says, "Protecting a Woman's Access to Healthcare"

Believes in ensuring safe in-person voting for everyone.

Believes only you, a close relative, or your legal guardian should hand deliver your ballot.

Believes education is crucial for social and economic mobility and supports affordable higher education opportunities. Plans to address barriers to student success, including food and housing insecurity and tuition costs.

Believes in advocating for fully funded, high-quality education for students. As an elected official, has championed Wake County Public Schools.

The candidate's website says, "Former State Director of Veterans and Military Families Council of the DNC"

- Your State Representative participates in the legislative process at the state level. They are one of 129 members of the North Carolina House of Representatives. The North Carolina House of Representatives is the lower house of the North Carolina General Assembly (the state's lawmaking body).
- 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.

Your representative and state lawmaker in North Carolina House of Representatives.

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