The News & Observer, Val Applewhite, candidate for NC Senate District 19

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Val earned her bachelor's degree in business administration and her master's degree in political science.

Val is as a real estate agent. She previously served in the U.S. Air Force.

Val Applewhite currently serves as State Senator for North Carolina State Senate District 19. She was elected in 2022 and is serving her first term. She previously served 3 terms as a member of the Fayetteville City Council.

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

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Said, "Too many people still don't have access to healthcare and those who do are paying too much to see a doctor."

Supports the legalization of medical marijuana in North Carolina.

- Said, "Too many people still don't have access to healthcare and those who do are paying too much to see a doctor."
- Supports Medicaid expansion.
- Supports abortion access.
- Supports the legalization of medical marijuana in North Carolina.

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Supports increased funding for schools and believes teachers are underpaid.

Believes schools are underfunded and teachers are underpaid.

- Believes schools are underfunded and teachers are underpaid.

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Val Applewhite

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

Believes too many families are struggling financially and that teachers are underpaid. Said, "too many people still don't have access to healthcare and those who do are paying too much to see a doctor."

- Your State Senator participates in the legislative process at the state level. They are one of 50 members of the North Carolina Senate. The North Carolina Senate is the upper house of the North Carolina General Assembly (the state's lawmaking body).
- 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.