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Patrick Bowersox, Ballotpedia

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 

Economy

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

Energy & the Environment

Healthcare

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.

Voting & Elections

Public Safety

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."

Education

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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.

Believes state taxation and regulation policies significantly influence economic participation. Supports fostering an innovative economic climate to create future jobs and businesses.

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

Believes in "stronger economic potential for businesses and employees." Supports policies that enhance economic opportunities for both businesses and workers.

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

- 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.

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

Believes healthcare options are essential and state policy should enhance outcomes, accessibility, and affordability.

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

- 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.

From the candidate’s website, "Education choices should be made by families, not bureaucrats."

Believes in "greater educational opportunities for students and families." Supports policies enhancing education from K-12 to college.

Supports policies enhancing education from K-12 to college.

- 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.

Believes in reducing government regulations to support local businesses. Supports protecting individual freedoms regardless of race, gender, and sexual orientation.

Believes in "stronger economic potential for businesses and employees."

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