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Patrick is from Connecticut. He holds an associate's degree in culinary arts from Johnson & Wales University. He lives in Holly Springs.

Patrick currently works as the head custodian at Wake County Public Schools. He previously worked as a produce manager at Lowes Food. 

Patrick J. Bowersox previously ran for state senator in District 17 in 2022, but he did not win. 

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Believes government regulations have hindered local small businesses, especially during the pandemic. Plans to reduce or eliminate "overstepping regulations" to support small business owners.

Opposes government regulations, saying "most have hindered local small business 

- Opposes government regulations, saying "most have hindered local small business 

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As of June 14, 2024, Patrick J. Bowersox’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Promises to represent state residents regardless of background.

Supports fair representation regardless of background.

- Promises to represent state residents regardless of background.
- Supports fair representation regardless of background.

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Believes government should support "education choice for parents" and that "education choices should be made by families, not bureaucrats."

Supports education choice, stating the state government " has stood in the way of education choice for parents."

- Supports education choice, stating the state government " has stood in the way of education choice for parents."

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Patrick J. Bowersox

Patrick is from Connecticut. He attended Johnson & Wales University and earned an associate’s degree in culinary arts. He moved to North Carolina in 2003 and resides in Holly Springs.

Patrick is the head custodian at Wake County Public Schools. He previously worked at Lowes Food in produce management for nearly 16 years.

Patrick J, Bowersox previously ran for senate in 2022, but did not win. 

- Plans to reduce or eliminate certain regulations to support small business owners.
- Wants to foster an innovative economy to create future jobs and businesses by addressing taxation and regulation policies.  
- Supports policies that enhance economic opportunities for both businesses and workers.

- Supports  healthcare options and state policies that enhance outcomes, accessibility, and affordability.

- From the candidate’s website, "Education choices should be made by families, not bureaucrats."
- Supports policies enhancing education from K-12 to college.

As of July 8, 2024, Patrick J. Bowersox’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Wants to foster an innovative economy to create future jobs and businesses by addressing taxation and regulation policies.  

Supports policies that enhance economic opportunities for both businesses and workers.

The candidate's website says, "Better healthcare optionsfor patients and providers"

Supports  healthcare options and state policies that enhance outcomes, accessibility, and affordability.

Believes in "Greater Education Opportunities for students and families," including improved policies for children, college, and K-12 schools.

Believes giving students, families, and teachers greater choice is key to building successful lives, better learning environments, and stronger communities.

Supports policies enhancing education from K-12 to college.

Sydney earned her bachelor's, master's, and law degrees at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Sydney is a practicing attorney and partner at her co-owned law firm, Batch, Poore & Williams, LLP. She previously worked as a child welfare advocate and social worker. 

Sydney Batch currently serves as the state senator in District 17. She was elected in 2021 and is serving her second term. She previously served as a state representative for District 37 in 2018 and served 1 term. 

Supports policies that aid families and small businesses, including paid leave insurance for all North Carolinians.

As state senator, sponsored Senate Bill (SB) 564, which provided paid leave insurance for all North Carolinians.

As state senator, sponsored SB512, which provided tax incentives for small businesses to hire North Carolina workers.

As state senator, sponsored SB603, which promotes economic recovery for individuals and families in NC.

- As state senator, sponsored Senate Bill (SB) 564, which provided paid leave insurance for all North Carolinians.
- As state senator, sponsored SB512, which provided tax incentives for small businesses to hire North Carolina workers.
- As state senator, sponsored SB603, which promotes economic recovery for individuals and families in NC.

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

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Supports abortion and women's reproductive rights.

- Supports abortion and women's reproductive rights.

Supports law enforcement and public safety by sponsoring six related bills and advocating for providing law enforcement with necessary tools.

Is a "strong advocate for keeping our communities safe and giving law enforcement the tools they need to protect us."

As state senator, sponsored SB566, which provides funding for additional training programs for law enforcement.

- Is a "strong advocate for keeping our communities safe and giving law enforcement the tools they need to protect us."
- As state senator, sponsored SB566, which provides funding for additional training programs for law enforcement.

As a State Senator, sponsored eight bills on child welfare, including fully funding school social workers. Supports expediting child safety and permanency through legislation like Senate Bill 693.

As a state senator, sponsored 8 bills on child welfare, including fully funding school social workers. 

As state senator, sponsored SB199, which requires public schools to provide students with information and resources related to child abuse and neglect.

As state senator, helped pass SB693, which helps protect children from abuse and neglect.

- As a state senator, sponsored 8 bills on child welfare, including fully funding school social workers. 
- As state senator, sponsored SB199, which requires public schools to provide students with information and resources related to child abuse and neglect.
- As state senator, helped pass SB693, which helps protect children from abuse and neglect.

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Sydney Batch

Sydney Batch currently serves as the State Senator in State Senate District 17. She was elected in 2021 and is serving her second term. She previously served as a State House Representative for House District 37 in 2018 and served one term. 

- As State Senator, Sydney sponsored Senate Bill 564, which provided paid leave insurance for all North Carolinians.
- As State Senator, Sydney sponsored Senate Bill 512, which provided tax incentives for small businesses to hire North Carolina workers.
- As State Senator, Sydney sponsored Senate Bill 603, which promotes economic recovery for individuals and families in NC.

- According to the candidate's website, "[Sydney] is a strong advocate for keeping our communities safe and giving law enforcement the tools they need to protect us."
- As State Senator, Sydney sponsored Senate Bill 566, which provides funding for additional training programs for law enforcement.

- As a State Senator, Sydney sponsored eight bills on child welfare, including fully funding school social workers. 
- As State Senator, Sydney sponsored Senate Bill 199, which requires public schools to provide students with information and resources related to child abuse and neglect.
- As State Senator, Sydney helped pass the Senate Bill 693, which helps protect children from abuse and neglect.

Mrs. Sydney Batch is a native North Carolinian who attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill for her undergraduate degree, Juris Doctorate, and Masters of Social Work. She is married to J. Patrick Williams, with whom she owns a small law firm in Wake County. Information about the church she attends and details about her family, other than her husband, are not provided.

Mrs. Sydney Batch is a family law attorney, child welfare advocate, and social worker who co-owns a small law firm in Wake County with her husband, J. Patrick Williams. She has served as a member of the North Carolina Senate, where she sponsored and co-sponsored numerous bills. Sydney is also a certified Child Welfare Law Specialist and a certified Parenting Coordinator. Previously, she has been a faculty member for Parent Attorney Conferences held by the Institute of Government at UNC-CH.

Mrs. Sydney Batch was elected to serve the people of Wake County in the North Carolina General Assembly in 2018. During her tenure, she has sponsored over 100 bills, including 64 bills in the 2021-22 legislative session, serving as the primary sponsor for 29 of those. She has been a member of the North Carolina Family Court Advisory Committee and a faculty member for Parent Attorney Conferences held by the Institute of Government at UNC-CH.

Mrs. Sydney Batch

Supports "Supporting Families and Small Businesses" through economic policies.

As a House Representative, sponsored HB696 to ensure paid family and medical leave with job protection for all employees.

Supports increasing access to unemployment benefits, raising maximum payments, and extending the benefit period to the national average.

As a House Representative, sponsored HB1175 to protect NC citizens from harmful toxins in drinking water by establishing maximum contaminant levels.

The candidate's website says, "Primary sponsor of HB1046, a bill to expand the eligibility of certain employees for paid sick leave in response to the COVID-19 pandemic."

As a House Representative, sponsored HB1040 to expand Medicaid, addressing the loss of employer-sponsored health insurance due to COVID-19.

As a House Representative, sponsored HB875, the Student Borrowers’ Bill of Rights, to protect student loan borrowers and their families.

As a House Representative, sponsored HB1206 to fund additional mental health personnel in schools in response to COVID-19.

As a House Representative, sponsored HB843 to add appointments by the Governor to the UNC Board of Governors.

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- Your State Senator 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 Senator can serve on committees. This is important because many bills can be stalled in committee, preventing them making it to a vote.
- Your State Senator 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.
- The State Senator is elected to a 2-year term. There is no term limit.

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