Ballotpedia, Blair Eddins

Blair has degrees in Agriculture Business Management and Field Crop Technology. from North Carolina State University. He and his wife Angie have two children. 

Blair works at Samaritan's Purse in North Wilkesboro. 

Blair Eddins' campaign for State Representative in State House District 94 is his first entry into politics. 

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Believes in fiscal responsibility and opposes "excessive taxation and over-regulation" that harm families and small businesses. Said, "Your hard earned money is meant to be spent by YOU and your families as YOU deem fit."

Opposes excessive taxation and over-regulation, supporting fiscal responsibility. 

- Opposes excessive taxation and over-regulation, supporting fiscal responsibility. 

Economy

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

Energy & the Environment

Believes in protecting "mothers and their unborn children, as well as the elderly" through life-affirming healthcare policies.

Opposes government overreach in public health, particularly regarding COVID-19 mandates. Believes in protecting individual freedoms and limiting government authority in healthcare decisions.

Opposes government overreach in public health, particularly regarding COVID-19 mandates.

- Opposes abortion access. 
- Opposes government overreach in public health, particularly regarding COVID-19 mandates.

Healthcare

Voting & Elections

Believes the term "assault rifle" is a "made-up term used by the Left" and opposes additional gun control measures like red flag laws and assault rifle bans.

Public Safety

Opposes "age-appropriate sex educational programs" in schools, calling them "crazy" and "downright evil." Believes the state legislature must prevent Democrats from regaining control to maintain current educational policies.

Opposes policies allowing boys to use girls' bathrooms in schools. Said, "Our children must be protected from the Left's insane ideologies."

Opposes policies allowing transgender people to use the bathrooms that align with their self-identity in schools. Said, "Our children must be protected from the Left's insane ideologies."

- Opposes sex education in schools. 
- Opposes policies allowing transgender people to use the bathrooms that align with their self-identity in schools. Said, "Our children must be protected from the Left's insane ideologies."

Education

Believes the U.S. is facing an "invasion" of illegal immigrants and criticizes Washington for inaction. Plans to address immigration issues at the state level.

Opposes providing state-level social support to illegal immigrants, advocating that it be reserved for legal citizens of North Carolina.

Opposes providing state-level social support to undocumented immigrants.

- Believes the U.S. is facing an "invasion" of illegal immigrants and criticizes Washington for inaction. Plans to address immigration issues at the state level.
- Opposes providing state-level social support to undocumented immigrants.

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Blair Eddins

Blair has degrees in Agriculture Business Management and Field Crop Technology. from North Carolina State University. He and his wife Angie have two children. He 

Blair Eddins was born into a farming family in North Carolina and attended North Carolina State University, where he earned degrees in Agriculture Business Management and Field Crop Technology. He has been married to his wife, Angie, for 27 years, and they have two children, Aaron and Amanda. Blair is an active church and local community member, although the specific church he attends is not mentioned.

Blair Eddins is currently employed at Samaritan's Purse in North Wilkesboro. He holds degrees in Agriculture Business Management and Field Crop Technology from North Carolina State University. His professional background includes working in agriculture, specifically with grain, tobacco, and livestock.

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

Opposes using taxpayer dollars for high spending programs and believes in "taxpayer dollar accountability" and "individual responsibility."

Believes Raleigh should operate on a budget like families and keep taxes low to compete with other states. Supports leaders who can run a business without subsidies or handouts.

Believes economic growth comes from "cutting the red tape and overbearing government regulations" that hinder small businesses. Supports reducing government intervention to foster innovation and address small business challenges.

Supports reducing government regulation and taxes to empower citizens and increase their disposable income.

Believes Republicans have done a "phenomenal job lowering taxes" for North Carolinians. Said, "This is why we need to send responsible leaders to Raleigh."

Opposes excessive taxation, calling it “legalized robbery,” and plans to ensure constituents' budget opinions are represented.

Believes government overreach during COVID-19 has led to economic issues like higher prices and calls for restraint to protect freedoms and prosperity.

Opposes government overreach in healthcare and said, "I will never permit someone like Anthony Fauci to tell us what we can and cannot do pertaining to our health freedoms."

Believes in providing voters with comprehensive resources, such as the 2023 Legislative Scorecard and partnering with iVoterGuide, to inform their decisions.

Supports endorsing candidates in competitive primary races and plans to release endorsements throughout the 2024 election season, including school board races.

Believes the right to keep and bear arms is "a cornerstone of our freedom" and essential to being American. Supports training individuals, private security, and law enforcement in firearm use for self-defense.

Believes in preserving freedoms guaranteed by the Bill of Rights and supports grassroots activism to protect those freedoms.

Supports legislation to equip law enforcement agencies to enforce immigration laws effectively.

Believes in the importance of safeguarding the right to keep and bear arms for current and future generations. Said, "I need your support, your voice, and your vote" to protect this right.

Believes in preserving Second Amendment rights and has earned a four-star rating and recommendation from Grass Roots North Carolina (GRNC).

Believes in "defending and championing" the constitutional right to protect oneself and one's family.

Supports citizens' Second Amendment protections.

Believes in the "Right of the People to Keep and Bear Arms." Supports the Second Amendment without restrictions.

Believes schools should teach reading, writing, arithmetic, and national history without shame. Opposes "liberal ideology" in North Carolina schools.

Believes in holding local officials accountable and attending school board meetings. Plans to send "brave and courageous leaders" to Raleigh to oppose the Left's agenda targeting children.

Believes schools should focus on teaching reading, writing, arithmetic, and the "rich history" of the country and state. Opposes "liberal ideologies" in education.

Believes the country has "lost its fear of God" and that this is evident in the education system. Said, "Knowledge is no longer commonly found in our schools," and children face unprecedented challenges.

Supports  teaching children to love America and its freedoms, respect the flag, and honor the sacrifices made for the country is essential. Supports educating future generations that loving and serving their country is neither radical nor illegal.

Believes in scrutinizing the origins, nationalities, and beliefs of immigrants, questioning if radical terrorists are entering the country. Said, "Folks, we are being invaded."

Supports businesses using E-Verify to prevent jobs from going to illegal immigrants.

Believes state and local law enforcement should not enforce federal immigration laws.

The candidate's website says, "Today, Americans across our great country are gathering to pay tribute to the men and women who lost their lives defending the promise of America. They fought to protect our communities, our values and the very freedoms upon which our republic was founded. Most importantly, they fought to protect a country that they were proud to call home. We owe them a profound debt of gratitude."

Believes America's military and veterans embody "grit, selflessness, and determination" and provide unwavering protection. Supports honoring their legacy and ensuring their continued dedication to the country.

Believes in honoring fallen heroes by continuing their service to protect America's prosperity. Supports a strong commitment to veterans and military service.

Steve is married to Lynne, and they have 2 grown sons and 3 granddaughters. He attended Appalachian State University to earn his undergraduate and master's degrees. 

Steve is a lifelong educator with over 34 years of experience in the Wilkes and Alexander County public school systems. He served as a coach, teacher, and administrator. After retiring from full-time work in 2011, he has continued to engage in the education sector by providing trainings and serving as a student-teacher advisor for Appalachian State and Gardner-Webb Universities.

Steve Moree's campaign for state representative is his first run for public office.

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

Believes in "choices for all" and supports "common sense gun safety laws."

- Supports "common sense gun safety laws."

Opposes vouchers for private and charter schools, believing they harm public schools and divert necessary funds.

Believes the current pay schedule fails to retain quality teachers, forcing them to consider second jobs or leaving the profession. Said, "Our educators should never have to consider taking a second job to make ends meet."

Believes the current pay schedule fails to retain quality teachers, forcing them to consider second jobs or leaving the profession, saying, "Our educators should never have to consider taking a second job to make ends meet."

Believes teacher pay incentivizes new teachers but fails at retention, harming student development. Opposes private school vouchers as "a waste of taxpayer dollars" and criticizes excessive standardized testing for detracting from education and workforce or college preparation.

Criticizes excessive standardized testing for detracting from education and workforce or college preparation.

Believes "we spend entirely too much time testing students," which could be better used for instruction. Questions if constant testing and the stress it causes are beneficial for students.

Supports implementing a stable salary schedule to improve teacher pay in North Carolina and eliminate yearly negotiations. Believes teachers are "tired of complaining about their pay" and aims to move the state out of the bottom half of teacher compensation.

Supports implementing a stable salary schedule to improve teacher pay in North Carolina and eliminate yearly negotiations, and believes teachers are "tired of complaining about their pay" and aims to move the state out of the bottom half of teacher compensation.

Believes in public education and supporting educators and public school employees. Said, "I am tired of our elected officials not giving our educators and public school employees the support they deserve."

Believes in public education and supporting educators and public school employees, saying, "I am tired of our elected officials not giving our educators and public school employees the support they deserve."

Believes public education in North Carolina is being neglected by representatives. Supports the interests of dedicated teachers, administrators, and students.

Believes public education in North Carolina is being neglected by representatives, and supports the interests of dedicated teachers, administrators, and students.

Believes "Our Teachers Deserve Better" and supports improving K-12 school policies. Plans to enhance education for children and college students.

Believes "Our Teachers Deserve Better" and supports improving K-12 school policies, and plans to enhance education for children and college students.

- Opposes vouchers for private and charter schools, believing they harm public schools and divert necessary funds.
- Believes the current pay schedule fails to retain quality teachers, forcing them to consider second jobs or leaving the profession, saying, "Our educators should never have to consider taking a second job to make ends meet."
- Criticizes excessive standardized testing for detracting from education and workforce or college preparation.
- Supports implementing a stable salary schedule to improve teacher pay in North Carolina and eliminate yearly negotiations, and believes teachers are "tired of complaining about their pay" and aims to move the state out of the bottom half of teacher compensation.
- Believes in public education and supporting educators and public school employees, saying, "I am tired of our elected officials not giving our educators and public school employees the support they deserve."
- Believes public education in North Carolina is being neglected by representatives, and supports the interests of dedicated teachers, administrators, and students.
- Believes "Our Teachers Deserve Better" and supports improving K-12 school policies, and plans to enhance education for children and college students.

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Steve Moree

Steve is married to Lynne Absher Moree, and they have two grown sons and three granddaughters. He attended Appalachian State University to earn his undergraduate and master's degrees. 

Steve Moree is a lifelong educator with over 34 years of experience in the Wilkes and Alexander County public school systems. He served as a coach, teacher, and administrator. After retiring from full-time work in 2011, he has continued to engage in the education sector by providing trainings and serving as a student-teacher advisor for Appalachian State and Gardner-Webb Universities. His early career began at North Wilkesboro Elementary School, and he has also worked as a math tutor.

Steve Moree's campaign for State Representative is his first run for public office.

- Opposes vouchers for private and charter schools, believing they harm public schools and divert necessary funds.
- Believes the current pay schedule fails to retain quality teachers, forcing them to consider second jobs or leaving the profession. Said, "Our educators should never have to consider taking a second job to make ends meet."
- Criticizes excessive standardized testing for detracting from education and workforce or college preparation.
- Supports implementing a stable salary schedule to improve teacher pay in North Carolina and eliminate yearly negotiations. Believes teachers are "tired of complaining about their pay" and aims to move the state out of the bottom half of teacher compensation.
- Believes in public education and supporting educators and public school employees. Said, "I am tired of our elected officials not giving our educators and public school employees the support they deserve."
- Believes public education in North Carolina is being neglected by representatives. Supports the interests of dedicated teachers, administrators, and students.
- Believes "Our Teachers Deserve Better" and supports improving K-12 school policies. Plans to enhance education for children and college students.

Steve Moree is a resident of Wilkesboro, North Carolina, and an alumnus of Alexander Central High School and Appalachian State University. He grew up attending Macedonia Baptist Church in Taylorsville. Steve is married to Lynne Absher Moree, and they have two grown sons, Patrick and another whose name is not provided.

Steve Moree is a lifelong educator with over 34 years of experience in the Wilkes and Alexander County public school systems, having served as a coach, teacher, and administrator. After retiring from full-time work in 2011, he has continued to engage in the education sector by providing trainings and serving as a student-teacher advisor for Appalachian State and Gardner-Webb Universities. His early career began at North Wilkesboro Elementary School, and he has also worked as a math tutor.

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

Believes education is crucial and plans to address issues in the public education system. Said, "I never wanted to be a politician," but was inspired to run for the District 94 House seat due to his 45-year investment in education.

Believes in protecting schools and educators to ensure future generations have heroes and mentors. Plans to be a voice for Wilkes and Alexander County in Raleigh.

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