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Tom grew up in Richmond County, NC. He attended the Certified Auctioneers Institute at Indiana University Bloomington. Tom currently lives in Pinehurst with his wife Janice, with whom he has 4 children and 11 grandchildren. Previously, he was appointed by Governor Jim Martin to serve 2 terms on the North Carolina Auctioneers Licensing Board and has been elected to the North Carolina Auctioneers Association Hall of Fame.

Tom works as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Iron Horse Auction Company.

Tom McInnis currently serves as a state senator in District 21. He was elected in 2014 and has served 5 terms. 

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Believes the 25th District has been "short-changed in economic development" and plans to balance the budget, cut taxes on small businesses and working families, and eliminate regulations harming innovation and job creation.

Plans to balance the budget, cut taxes on small businesses and working families, and eliminate regulations harming innovation and job creation.

Believes in reducing "unnecessary government intrusion, overbearing regulations and restrictions" while protecting the health, safety, and welfare of North Carolinians.

As a State Senator, sponsored legislation benefiting restaurants, homebuilders, land developers, farmers, and various businesses. Plans to continue supporting economic growth and development.

As a state senator, sponsored legislation benefiting restaurants, homebuilders, land developers, farmers, and various businesses.

- Plans to balance the budget, cut taxes on small businesses and working families, and eliminate regulations harming innovation and job creation.
- Believes in reducing "unnecessary government intrusion, overbearing regulations and restrictions" while protecting the health, safety, and welfare of North Carolinians.
- As a state senator, sponsored legislation benefiting restaurants, homebuilders, land developers, farmers, and various businesses.

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As of June 16, 2025, Tom McInnis’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Energy & the Environment

NC Senate passes medical marijuana; legislation faces uncertain future as it heads to the House

As a state senator, opposed House Bill (HB) 563 which would legalize the use of medical marijuana.

- As a state senator, opposed House Bill (HB) 563 which would legalize the use of medical marijuana.

Healthcare

Supports a Voter ID law requiring North Carolinians to show a valid photo ID at the polls to ensure "fair and honest elections" and end voter fraud.

Supports a Voter ID law requiring North Carolinians to show a valid photo ID at the polls to ensure "fair and honest elections" and end "voter fraud."

- Supports a Voter ID law requiring North Carolinians to show a valid photo ID at the polls to ensure "fair and honest elections" and end "voter fraud."

Voting & Elections

Supports the Second Amendment and gun safety, emphasizing the importance of the right to bear arms.

Opposes gun control and is a life member of the National Rifle Association (NRA).

Believes limiting gun ownership is not the solution to public safety and emphasizes enforcing existing gun laws. Supports the General Assembly's taskforce to improve school safety.

Believes limiting gun ownership is not the solution to public safety and emphasizes enforcing existing gun laws

As a State Senator, sponsored the bipartisan STOP Act to combat the drug epidemic. Plans to broaden efforts against this "deadly epidemic."

As a state senator, sponsored the bipartisan STOP Act to address the opioid epidemic.

- Opposes gun control and is a life member of the National Rifle Association (NRA).
- Believes limiting gun ownership is not the solution to public safety and emphasizes enforcing existing gun laws
- As a state senator, sponsored the bipartisan STOP Act to address the opioid epidemic.

Public Safety

Supports expanding vocational and technical education through dual enrollment for high school students to earn certifications and apprenticeships, providing skills for a living wage often higher than those with a Bachelor's Degree.

Supports expanding vocational and technical education through dual enrollment for high school students to earn certifications and apprenticeships.

Supports expanding the Teach for NC Grant to all counties, enabling Teacher Assistants with Associate Degrees to complete their education without losing income and addressing the teacher shortage.

Supports smaller class sizes, less standardized testing, increased teacher pay, and opposes "COMMON CORE."

Supports "fighting for our parents," school choice, and higher pay for teachers and school personnel.

Supports school choice and parental involvement in their children's education.

- Supports expanding vocational and technical education through dual enrollment for high school students to earn certifications and apprenticeships.
- Supports expanding the Teach for NC Grant to all counties, enabling Teacher Assistants with Associate Degrees to complete their education without losing income and addressing the teacher shortage.
- Supports smaller class sizes, less standardized testing, increased teacher pay, and opposes "COMMON CORE."
- Supports school choice and parental involvement in their children's education.

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Maurice is from Moore County. He holds an associate's degree from Sandhills Community College and a bachelor's degree in business administration from St. Andrew’s Presbyterian College (now St. Andrew’s University). 

Maurice currently works as the CEO of The Castle Livery. 

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Maurice Butch Holland, Jr.'s campaign for state senator in District 21 is his first run for public office. He previously served as 1st vice chair and chair of the Moore County Democratic Party.

As of June 16, 2025, Maurice (Butch) Holland, Jr.’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Believes in protecting the environment and advocating for sustainability and conservation policies.

Plans to focus on preserving the environment and advocating for sustainability and conservation policies.

- Plans to focus on preserving the environment and advocating for sustainability and conservation policies.

Plans to advocate for equal rights policies that endorse inclusivity, diversity, and justice.

- Plans to advocate for equal rights policies that endorse inclusivity, diversity, and justice.

Believes in fully funding traditional public schools to ensure students receive necessary resources and support for academic and personal success.

- Supports fully funding public schools. 

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