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Believes in "unleashing the potential" of the alcohol industry by embracing free market principles and reforming outdated regulations to empower consumers and stimulate local businesses.

Wants to "unleash the potential" of the alcohol industry by embracing free market principles and reforming outdated regulations to empower consumers and stimulate local businesses.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- Wants to "unleash the potential" of the alcohol industry by embracing free market principles and reforming outdated regulations to empower consumers and stimulate local businesses.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

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