Cody Huneycutt, Ballotpedia

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Cody was born and raised in Stanly County, where he continues to live and tend to his cattle farm. He earned his associate’s degree in political science and history from the University of North Carolina.

Cody is a research assistant at the North Carolina General Assembly for nearly 10 years. Previously, he worked as a personal trainer at the Stanley County Family YMCA.

Cody Huneycutt’s campaign for state representative is his first run for public office.

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Supports bringing "good paying jobs" to the district and cutting "unnecessary red tape" on local businesses to promote growth.

Wants to bring good paying jobs to the district and cut unnecessary red tape on local businesses to promote growth.

Believes agriculture is the top industry in the 67th district and supports farmland preservation and local agricultural production. Plans to "fight to keep rural farmland available for generations to come."

Plans to advocate for agricultural land and farmland preservation.

- Wants to bring good paying jobs to the district and cut unnecessary red tape on local businesses to promote growth.
- Plans to advocate for agricultural land and farmland preservation.

Economy

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

Energy & the Environment

Believes rural areas need more healthcare resources and plans to propose legislation to expand access to rural healthcare.

Plans to propose legislation to expand healthcare access in rural areas.

- Plans to propose legislation to expand healthcare access in rural areas.

Healthcare

Voting & Elections

Believes the Second Amendment is a fundamental right and supports protecting the right to bear arms for protection, conservation, and sport.

Supports the Second Amendment and opposes gun control.

- Supports the Second Amendment and opposes gun control.

Public Safety

Supports enhancing the education system and encouraging parental involvement in school operations and curriculum decisions.

- Supports enhancing the education system and encouraging parental involvement in school operations and curriculum decisions.

Education

Foreign Policy and Immigration

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Cody Huneycutt

Cody Huneycutt’s campaign for house representative is his first run for a public office.

Believes in improving government efficiency and effectiveness while cutting taxes. Said, "Every dollar must be spent wisely" to provide services without increasing taxes.

Believes "job creation shouldn’t be held back by big government" and plans to cut "red tape and regulatory burdens" to attract good-paying blue-collar jobs.

From the candidate’s website, “Our second amendment is one of our fundamental rights. Whether if it be for protection, practicing conservation, or sport…”

- From the candidate’s website, “Our second amendment is one of our fundamental rights. Whether if it be for protection, practicing conservation, or sport…”

Cody Huneycutt was born and raised in Stanly County, where he continues to live and tend to his cattle farm. He is married to his high school sweetheart and was the first in his family to obtain a college degree, earning an Associate of Arts from Stanly Community College and later graduating with a double major in Political Science and History from UNC–Charlotte. Information about the church he attends and details about his family, other than his spouse, are not provided.

Cody Huneycutt has worked for the past 8 years as a staff member within the N.C. House of Representatives at the North Carolina General Assembly. During this time, he has served on various committees, including Finance, Unemployment Insurance, Banking and Revenue Laws, Health, and Appropriations.

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

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