Jay is a native of North Carolina, and lives in Hickory. He earned a bachelor's degree in education from The Citadel. Additionally, he has been appointed to the State Community College Board and two seats on the North Carolina Wildlife Commission.

Jay has a background in commercial real estate. He has served on numerous boards and committees such as the Catawba County Chamber of Commerce, the Western Piedmont Council of Governments, and the City of Hickory's Hickory by Choice Committee. He has also participated in educational roles as a substitute teacher or guest speaker.

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Jay Adams currently serves as a state representative for District 96. He was elected in 2014 and has served 5 terms. He serves as vice chair of the House Transportation Committee and chair of the Wildlife Resources Committee.

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Believes cutting red tape and unnecessary regulations will help small businesses flourish and create jobs. Said the 2020 pandemic highlighted the need for regulatory reform to enable businesses and government to adapt to changing circumstances.

Believes cutting "red tape and unnecessary regulations" will lead to small business success and job creation.

- Believes cutting "red tape and unnecessary regulations" will lead to small business success and job creation.

Economy

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

Energy & the Environment

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As state representative, sponsored House Bill (HB) 43 which would prevent the administration of transgender healthcare for minors.

- As state representative, sponsored House Bill (HB) 43 which would prevent the administration of transgender healthcare for minors.

Healthcare

As state representative, sponsored HB44 which would remove the literacy test requirement from voting in elections.

- As state representative, sponsored HB44 which would remove the literacy test requirement from voting in elections.

Voting & Elections

Opposes gun control and has an A+ rating from the National Rifle Association (NRA).

- Opposes gun control and has an A+ rating from the National Rifle Association (NRA).

Public Safety

Believes innovation in education requires freedom to take risks and try new methods. Supports offering a variety of educational options to families, students, and teachers to create a "marketplace of ideas" for better outcomes.

Supports offering a variety of educational options to families, students, and teachers to create a "marketplace of ideas" for better outcomes.

Believes the 2020 pandemic will necessitate changes in the education model, including remote teaching and broadband expansion in rural areas. Plans to use his experience to make practical decisions on the Appropriations committee for future educational adaptations.

Advocates adaptability in education including remote teaching and broadband expansion in rural areas.

Believes families should have educational options, including public, private, charter, magnet, and homeschooling, to best suit their children's needs. Supports providing diverse educational choices for families.

Advocates school choice, including public, private, charter, magnet, and homeschooling.

Believes CVCC's innovative programs, like the simulated hospital and K-64, set benchmarks for community colleges in North Carolina. Supports continuous education linking business and education interests.

Believes Catawba County programs like the simulated hospital and K-64 set benchmarks for community colleges in North Carolina.

- Supports offering a variety of educational options to families, students, and teachers to create a "marketplace of ideas" for better outcomes.
- Advocates adaptability in education including remote teaching and broadband expansion in rural areas.
- Advocates school choice, including public, private, charter, magnet, and homeschooling.
- Believes Catawba County programs like the simulated hospital and K-64 set benchmarks for community colleges in North Carolina.
- Supports arts in schools and businesses.

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Eli holds a bachelor's degree in government and Russian from Bowdoin College, and a degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. 

Eli previously worked as a fashion and style consultant. 

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Elizabeth "Eli" Glynn's campaign for State Representative representing District 96 is her first run for public office. 

As of June 14, 2024, Elizabeth (Eli) Glynn did not have a website or any information online.

Elizabeth (Eli) Glynn

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