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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.

Economy

As of June 14, 2024, 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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Tom McInnis

Tom grew up in Richmond County, North Carolina. He attended the Certified Auctioneers Institute at Indiana University Bloomington. He lives in Pinehurst with his wife Janice, and together they have 4 children and 11 grandchildren. Previously, he was appointed by Governor Jim Martin to serve two 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 COO of Iron Horse Auction Company.

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

Supports working hard for "restaurants, homebuilders, developers, farmers and small businesses."

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. 

Believes the battle against the crisis is in its early stages and urges elected officials to join efforts to support North Carolina families.

Believes drug addiction has reached epidemic levels and emphasizes that "no one is immune." Said his stepson’s addiction began with an unnecessary long-term opioid prescription after an ATV accident.

Believes drug addiction has reached epidemic levels and emphasizes that "no one is immune."

Believes protecting Second Amendment rights is a top priority.

Believes no one is more concerned about public safety than he is, emphasizing the importance of protecting citizens, including his own family and friends.

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.

Believes in advocating for quality education, including higher pay for teachers and school personnel. As a former Board of Education member, supported policies to improve K-12 education.

The candidate's website says, "Served 8 years on the Richmond County Board of Education"

Tom McInnis grew up in a modest, working-class family on a farm in Richmond County, North Carolina, as the son of a farmer and a public school teacher. He worked his way through school and has built small businesses in his community. Details about where he attended school, his church affiliation, and his family life are not provided in the information given.

Tom McInnis is currently serving his fifth term in the State Senate. He has built small businesses that have created jobs in the community. Previously, he was appointed by Governor Jim Martin to serve two terms on the North Carolina Auctioneers Licensing Board and has been elected to the North Carolina Auctioneers Association Hall of Fame.

Tom McInnis is currently serving his fifth term in the State Senate. He was appointed by Governor Jim Martin to serve two terms on the North Carolina Auctioneers Licensing Board and has been elected to the North Carolina Auctioneers Association Hall of Fame.

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