Ballotpedia, Christopher Partain

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Christopher lives in Chatham County with his wife and their 4 sons.

Christopher currently works as vice president of operations for LJ Rogers Logistics. He has previously worked as a sergeant for Cabarrus County Sheriff's Office.

Christopher Partain's campaign for State Senator for North Carolina State Senate District 20 is his first run for public office.

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Believes in "unleashing the potential" of the alcohol industry by embracing free market principles and reforming outdated regulations to empower consumers and stimulate local businesses.

Wants to "unleash the potential" of the alcohol industry by embracing free market principles and reforming outdated regulations to empower consumers and stimulate local businesses.

Believes North Carolina’s economic prosperity is due to resilience and innovation. Plans to advocate for policies that foster economic growth and opportunity for all.

Plans to advocate for "policies that foster economic growth and opportunity for all."

- Wants to "unleash the potential" of the alcohol industry by embracing free market principles and reforming outdated regulations to empower consumers and stimulate local businesses.
- Plans to advocate for "policies that foster economic growth and opportunity for all."

Economy

Believes natural resources are essential to both the economy and way of life. Supports taking "bold action" to protect water sources like the Haw River and Jordan Lake from contamination.

Supports taking "bold action" to protect water sources like the Haw River and Jordan Lake from contamination.

- Supports taking "bold action" to protect water sources like the Haw River and Jordan Lake from contamination.

Energy & the Environment

Believes in respecting the sanctity of life and individual autonomy in healthcare decisions. Supports access to comprehensive healthcare, including reproductive health services, and protecting women's rights to make informed choices about their bodies.

Said, "My commitment lies in respecting the sanctity of life while simultaneously upholding the principle of individual autonomy and freedom in making personal health decisions. I advocate for policies that ensure access to comprehensive healthcare, including reproductive health services, and support measures that protect women's rights to make informed choices about their bodies."

Supports legalizing medical marijuana to generate revenue, create jobs, and provide compassionate care.

Supports legalizing marijuana to generate revenue, create jobs, and provide compassionate care.

- Said, "My commitment lies in respecting the sanctity of life while simultaneously upholding the principle of individual autonomy and freedom in making personal health decisions. I advocate for policies that ensure access to comprehensive healthcare, including reproductive health services, and support measures that protect women's rights to make informed choices about their bodies."
- Supports legalizing marijuana to generate revenue, create jobs, and provide compassionate care.

Healthcare

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

Voting & Elections

Public Safety

Believes educators are undervalued and supports better pay and benefits for teachers to ensure quality education for every child.

Supports better pay and benefits for teachers to ensure quality education for every child.

- Supports better pay and benefits for teachers to ensure quality education for every child.

Education

Foreign Policy and Immigration

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Christopher Partain

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

Christopher Partain has a background in law enforcement, having served with the Cabarrus County Sheriff’s department where he achieved the rank of sergeant. He also has experience in the transportation sector, working with a North Carolina-based company since 2005, where he continues to lead and contribute to the local economy.

Believes in supporting educators and staff to shape the future of North Carolina's public schools.

Ballotpedia, Natalie Murdock

Natalie earned her bachelor's degree in political science and communication studies from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Natalie currently works as the chief strategist for Murdock Anderson Consulting LLC.

Natalie S. Murdock currently serves as State Senator for North Carolina Senate District 20. She was first appointed in 2020 and is currently serving her second term. Natalie previously served as Durham Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor from 2018 to 2020.

Supports policies to narrow the gender wage gap, including work-life balance initiatives, affordable childcare, and equal pay for women of color.

Supports removing legislative barriers to affordable housing, expanding public-private partnerships, and providing tax credits for home repairs. Plans to fund eviction diversion programs and restore services for homeless populations amidst state funding cuts.

Supports removing legislative barriers to affordable housing, expanding public-private partnerships, and providing tax credits for home repairs. 

Plans to fund eviction diversion programs and restore services for homeless populations amidst state funding cuts.

Plans to "support small businesses and entrepreneurship" and ensure residents are provided with the right training and skills to compete in the economy.

- Supports policies to narrow the gender wage gap, including work-life balance initiatives, affordable childcare, and equal pay for women of color.
- Supports removing legislative barriers to affordable housing, expanding public-private partnerships, and providing tax credits for home repairs. 
- Plans to fund eviction diversion programs and restore services for homeless populations amidst state funding cuts.
- Plans to "support small businesses and entrepreneurship" and ensure residents are provided with the right training and skills to compete in the economy.

Supports the New Green Deal and plans to increase state investment in renewable energy and water conservation programs.

Supports reenacting a tax credit for investing in renewable energy property, with a $2.5 million credit ceiling per business installation.

As State Senator, sponsored Senate Bill (SB) 563, which would reenact a tax credit for investing in renewable energy property.

Believes everyone has the right to clean air and water and plans to increase state funding for water conservation programs. Supports partnering with local schools to promote environmental education and STEM.

Believes North Carolina's air pollution stems from ground-level ozone, coal-burning power plants, and car emissions. Supports solar energy, noting North Carolina is the second highest producer, but acknowledges the state ranks 30th in wind energy production.

Supports advocating statewide for greater access to fresh food and clean, high-quality drinking water for all families.

Advocates for greater access to fresh food and clean, high-quality drinking water for all families statewide.

Supports preserving "our land, open spaces, and drinking water."

Supports the Green New Deal to address energy and environmental issues.

- Supports the New Green Deal and plans to increase state investment in renewable energy and water conservation programs.
- As State Senator, sponsored Senate Bill (SB) 563, which would reenact a tax credit for investing in renewable energy property.
- Advocates for greater access to fresh food and clean, high-quality drinking water for all families statewide.

Believes the average household is vulnerable to bankruptcy from medical emergencies and supports Medicaid expansion and preventative health measures. Said, "Funding for access to women’s health care is under attack" and opposes the rollback of women’s reproductive rights.

Supports expanding Medicaid and funding preventative health measures. 

Believes access to healthcare in North Carolina is inadequate, with a shortage of primary care physicians in many counties.

The candidate's website says, "Address access to healthy and fresh food"

- Supports expanding Medicaid and funding preventative health measures. 
- Supports abortion access.

Believes in changing the state Constitution to stop legislative gerrymandering and establish an independent commission to ensure fair district planning and voting. Said, "The people need to pick their representatives instead of politicians choosing what people they will represent."

Supports changing the state constitution to stop legislative gerrymandering and establish an independent commission to ensure fair district planning and voting. 

Believes legislative gerrymandering based on race and political considerations harms the state. Opposes legislative efforts to undermine the governor's executive power, calling it detrimental to the people.

- Supports changing the state constitution to stop legislative gerrymandering and establish an independent commission to ensure fair district planning and voting. 

Supports funding criminal justice reforms, including reentry programs, bail reform, and expungement. Plans to strengthen domestic violence laws, support common-sense gun laws, and decriminalize marijuana use.

Supports criminal justice reforms, including reentry programs, bail reform, and expungement. 

Supports strengthening domestic violence laws.

Supports implementing "common-sense" gun laws.

Supports decriminalizing the use of marijuana and said, "We must stop locking people up for non-violent and minor drug offenses."

- Supports criminal justice reforms, including reentry programs, bail reform, and expungement. 
- Supports strengthening domestic violence laws.
- Supports implementing "common-sense" gun laws.
- Supports decriminalizing the use of marijuana and said, "We must stop locking people up for non-violent and minor drug offenses."

Believes public schools need adequate funding to prepare students for future jobs. Supports paying teachers fairly, expanding free Pre-K, and restoring the Teaching Fellows Program.

Supports increasing teachers' wages and restoring the Teaching Fellows Program.

Believes North Carolina's K-12 public school system is underfunded and needs significant financial investment. Supports addressing facility costs and increasing per-pupil spending to meet national averages.

Believes North Carolina's K-12 public school system is underfunded and needs significant financial investment.

Believes racial inequity in education, such as higher suspension rates for black students, contributes to the school-to-prison pipeline. Supports addressing these disparities to improve educational outcomes.

Believes racial inequity in education, such as higher suspension rates for black students, contributes to the school-to-prison pipeline and supports addressing these disparities to improve educational outcomes.

Believes in the importance of North Carolina public education from kindergarten to college. Supports ensuring all children have the opportunity to receive the best education possible.

- Supports increasing teachers' wages and restoring the Teaching Fellows Program.
- Believes North Carolina's K-12 public school system is underfunded and needs significant financial investment.
- Believes racial inequity in education, such as higher suspension rates for black students, contributes to the school-to-prison pipeline and supports addressing these disparities to improve educational outcomes.
- Supports expanding public pre-K.

As of June 14, 2024, Natalie S. Murdock’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Natalie S. Murdock

Natalie S. Murdock is a native North Carolinian who attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Communication Studies. She also studied Public Administration at Western Carolina University and Leadership and Organizational Change at Pfeiffer University. Details about her church attendance are not provided, and while her family's influence and values are mentioned, specific information about her current family situation is not included in the provided text.

Natalie S. Murdock is a North Carolina senator who has previously worked with the Institute for Southern Studies, the City of Asheville Economic Development Office, and Advantage West Economic Development Group. She has also served as the Deputy Director of Communications and as the Community Outreach and Partnership for Attorney General Stein. Before her current role in public service, she launched a company called Attal Strategies to assist private companies and non-profits with capital raising and community engagement.

Natalie S. Murdock is a North Carolina senator who was elected in April, prior to which she served as the Durham County Soil Water Conservation district supervisor. She has held positions such as Vice Chair of Precinct 5 in Durham County, First Vice Chair of the Durham County Democratic Party, and Third Vice President of the African-American Caucus of the North Carolina Democratic Party. Murdock was running for re-election in November 2022.

Believes COVID-19 has disproportionately impacted Black and brown-owned businesses. Supports Biden's plan to invest $150 billion in small businesses to address racial disparities.

Supports studying the impact of automation on the workforce to help mitigate its negative effects on workers.

Supports reforming opportunity zones to benefit Black and Hispanic communities, small businesses, and homeowners. Believes addressing poverty is crucial, noting that twice as many Black and Hispanic residents in North Carolina live below the poverty line compared to white residents.

Supports strengthening the Federal Reserve’s focus on racial economic gaps and empowering the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to address workplace discrimination.

Believes stable housing is essential for women's employment and economic stability. Supports affordable housing to reduce transportation costs and improve access to jobs, healthcare, and groceries for women, especially women of color.

The candidate's website says, "According to a community health assessment, rising housing costs appear to negatively impact renters more than homeowners. 23% of homeowners spent a third or more of their income on housing, versus 48% of renters, in 2017. Despite being banned in 1968, the practice of “redlining”—calculating risk based on a neighborhood’s racial demographics—has likely contributed to at least 30% of the recent disparity in homeownership between residents of color and white residents."

Believes in advancing racial equity in the economy by addressing disparities highlighted by COVID-19. Plans to improve equal opportunities for Black and brown Americans.

Supports allowing small businesses to eliminate state income taxes on revenue used for capital expenditures.

As Durham’s Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor, protected the environment by ensuring high-quality drinking water, food production, and open spaces. Believes her local government and city transit experience equips her to tackle North Carolina's environmental issues.

Supports implementing evidence-based solutions to improve air and water quality. Plans to increase state investment in renewable energy and water conservation programs.

Believes North Carolina’s water quality issues stem from "lack of regulations and aging infrastructure." Said, "A recent report gave North Carolina an 'F' grade for keeping lead out of school drinking water."

The candidate's website says, "People rely on birth control for their health, for their livelihoods, and for their ability to determine their own futures. Nearly 9 in 10 women will use birth control in their lifetimes. (Planned Parenthood)"

Believes restrictions on healthcare disproportionately affect Black and Latinx communities due to historic and ongoing underinvestment in affordable care.

Believes Durham and Chatham County residents face significant healthcare challenges, with many at risk of bankruptcy from medical emergencies.

Believes healthcare access is essential, including support for reproductive rights, medical marijuana, and public health initiatives. As a State Senator, advocated for comprehensive healthcare policies during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Believes access to birth control has significantly contributed to women's wage gains since the 1960s. Supports the availability of the pill before age 21 to help women complete college.

The candidate's website says, "Indy Week | Op-ed: Child Care Facility Safety Can’t Take a Backseat During COVID"

The candidate's website says, "Herald Sun | NC Senate panel votes to reopen gyms, despite health officials’ concerns"

Believes in protecting voting rights and improving election administration. Supports dismantling voter suppression and ensuring fair access to the ballot.

The candidate's website says, "In a report from the Electoral Integrity Project, North Carolina received a score of 58 out of 100 for the 2016 election. This score is comparable to nations with authoritarian regimes and pseudo-democracies, such as Cuba, Indonesia, and Sierra Leone. Further, North Carolina scored lower on voting district boundary integrity than all countries evaluated by the report, receiving a score of 7/100."

Supports requirements that no votes occur after 11 p.m. or on Sundays to prevent legislative leaders from manipulating the voting schedule.

Believes North Carolina’s incarceration rates are excessively high, surpassing the combined rates of the next five highest countries.

Believes in working with Attorney General Josh Stein on criminal justice issues to protect families and ensure fairness for all.

Believes the district is experiencing a "criminal justice renaissance" and supports increased funding for local grassroots organizations.

The candidate's website says, "The Center Square | North Carolina Senate passes bills to reform expungement, mandatory minimum sentencing laws"

Believes North Carolina's K-12 education system is underfunded and understaffed, impacting student proficiency. Supports higher education, noting the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's top ranking.

Supports significant investments in educational programs to elevate Black and Brown students. Believes white students are twice as likely to be "career and college ready" than their Black peers.

Supports expanding partnerships with local schools to provide educational and training programs that inspire students about environmental stewardship.

Supports encouraging and promoting the use of veteran contractors in state purchasing, construction contracts, and IT procurement.

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