Ballotpedia, Laura Pichardo

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Laura is originally from Greensboro and grew up in Pelham. She earned her bachelor's degree in economics from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and her Master of Business Administration from Winston Salem State University.

Laura currently works as an accounts payable specialist for Lee Hecht Harrison LLC.

Laura Pichardo previously ran for U.S. Representative for North Carolina House District 6 in 2020 and 2022, but did not win.

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Supports advocating for small businesses and addressing economic struggles like inflation and high gas prices.

- Supports advocating for small businesses and addressing economic struggles like inflation and high gas prices.

Economy

Caswell Messenger, Pelham woman to run for NC House seat

Said, "We need to be energy independent and diversified. We need to reduce our reliance on other countries and create higher paying jobs within our district."

- Said, "We need to be energy independent and diversified. We need to reduce our reliance on other countries and create higher paying jobs within our district."

Energy & the Environment

Said, "We need to do more to help our fellow American by providing mental health funding..."

- Said, "We need to do more to help our fellow American by providing mental health funding..."

Healthcare

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Supports term limits for "federal representatives."

- Supports term limits for "federal representatives."

Voting & Elections

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

Public Safety

Believes in protecting children and allowing them to enjoy their childhood.

Said, "I will advocate to protect children. Let kids be kids."

- Said, "I will advocate to protect children. Let kids be kids."

Education

Foreign Policy and Immigration

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Laura Pichardo

Laura Pichardo is from Greensboro, NC, and was raised in Pelham, NC, which is in Caswell County. She values financial prudence due to her upbringing in a low-income household. Laura earned her Bachelor's of Science from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and later obtained her Master's in Business Administration from Winston Salem State University.

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

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