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THE DAILY JEFF, 2022 North Carolina State House - District 87 Election Results

Barbara is originally from Hudson, and currently lives in Oak Hill. She graduated from Pfeiffer College, and earned a master's degree from Appalachian State University. She volunteers at her local food pantry, serves on the Caldwell County Arts Council, and holds various positions at her church.

Barbara has worked as a reporter for the Hickory Daily Record and as a school librarian in multiple counties for 34 years. 

Barbara Kirby ran for State Representative representing District 87 in 2022, but did not win. 

Supports the implementation of a living minimum wage.

- Supports the implementation of a living minimum wage.

Economy

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

Energy & the Environment

Healthcare

Voting & Elections

Public Safety

Opposes increasing funding for private schools and not doing so for public schools.

- Opposes increasing funding for private schools and not doing so for public schools.

Education

Opposes House Bill 10, which "will require all 100 North Carolina sheriffs to cooperate with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) by requiring jails to comply with ICE detainer requests—regardless of what the person is charged with."

- Opposes House Bill 10, which "will require all 100 North Carolina sheriffs to cooperate with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) by requiring jails to comply with ICE detainer requests—regardless of what the person is charged with."

Foreign Policy and Immigration

Barbara Kirby

As of June 22, 2024, Barbara Kirby did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

As of June 14, 2024, Barbara Kirby did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

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