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

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

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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.

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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.

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.

Energy & the Environment

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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.

Healthcare

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. 

Voting & Elections

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."

Public Safety

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.

Education

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

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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.

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

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."

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.

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.

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

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.

Christopher Partain

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