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Daniel is from Lexington, and attended Central Davidson High School. He holds an associate's degree from Davidson County Community College, and a degree in political science and government from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. He currently resides in Lexington with his wife, Breanna. 

Daniel currently serves in the U.S. Marine Corps and as a Fire Protection Specialist, both of which are in a part-time capacity. 

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Daniel Cavender's campaign for State Senate for District 30 is his first run for public office. 

As of June 16, 2025, Daniel Cavender did not have a website or any information online.

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Steve is from Anderson, Indiana. He attended Carolina Christian Academy, Davidson County Community College, and the University of North Carolina School of Government. He resides in Davisdon County with his wife Wendy and their two sons.

Steve currently works as the president of a construction company.

Steve Jarvis currently serves as the State Senator for District 30. He was first elected in 2020 and has served two terms. He represented District 29 during his first term as State Senator. He was the previous State Representative for District 80. He served one term from 2019 to 2021. Steve also served as a Davidson County Commissioner from 2012 to 2021.

Serves on the Commerce and Insurance Committee.

Supports controlled government spending, lower taxes, and a balanced budget.

Wants to reduce regulations for small businesses and said, "...excessive regulations harm economic growth."

- Serves on the Commerce and Insurance Committee.
- Supports controlled government spending, lower taxes, and a balanced budget.
- Wants to reduce regulations for small businesses and said, "...excessive regulations harm economic growth."

Serves on the Agriculture, Energy, and Environment Committee.

- Serves on the Agriculture, Energy, and Environment Committee.

- Serves on the Health Care Committee.
- Opposes abortion.

Supports term limits for Congress members.

As a State Senator, sponsored Senate Bill (SB) 88 that would change the deadline of mail-in absentee ballots in order to be counted.

- Supports term limits for Congress members.
- As a State Senator, sponsored Senate Bill (SB) 88 that would change the deadline of mail-in absentee ballots in order to be counted.

Wants to support community colleges and vocational programs to develop the workforce and provide students with more options.

Said, "One of our government’s highest priorities must be keeping our communities and schools safe."

- Wants to support community colleges and vocational programs to develop the workforce and provide students with more options.
- Said, "One of our government’s highest priorities must be keeping our communities and schools safe."

As of June 16, 2025, Steve Jarvis did not have a website or any information online.

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Tina holds a bachelor's degree in sociology from Saint Augustine’s University. She currently resides in Davidson County.

Tina is retired. She previously served as an adult probation and parole officer from the North Carolina Department of Public Safety. She founded the non-profit organizations, Anything For Our Youth Group and The Black Butterfly Network – Lexington. She also owns a business, Royalty Events & More. 

Tina Royal's campaign for state senator in District 30 is her first run for public office. She currently serves on the Davidson and Davie County Community College Board of Trustees.

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Believes in increasing affordable housing and rental homes for Section 8 recipients. Supports more visible and accessible entrepreneurship programs and local economic development.

Wants to increase access to affordable housing and rental homes for Section 8 recipients.

Supports increasing collaboration among organizations in rural and smaller communities to create more opportunities and work more efficiently.

Wants more collaboration in rural communities. 

Wants to install programs that promote entrepreneurship and small business growth. 

- Wants to increase access to affordable housing and rental homes for Section 8 recipients.
- Wants more collaboration in rural communities. 
- Wants to install programs that promote entrepreneurship and small business growth. 

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

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Wants to expand access to mental health resources.

- Wants to expand access to mental health resources.

Plans to focus on providing ample funding and resources for public schools. 

Wants to attract and retain teachers through competitive pay, career development, and establishing a supportive work culture. 

Supports expanding educational opportunities for students, which include providing "access to advanced courses, vocational training, and enrichment programs."

Opposes allocating tax payer funds for private school tuition.  

- Plans to focus on providing ample funding and resources for public schools. 
- Wants to attract and retain teachers through competitive pay, career development, and establishing a supportive work culture. 
- Supports expanding educational opportunities for students, which include providing "access to advanced courses, vocational training, and enrichment programs."
- Supports school choice.
- Opposes allocating tax payer funds for private school tuition.  

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- Your State Senator participates in the legislative process at the state level. They are one of 50 members of the North Carolina Senate. The North Carolina Senate is the upper house of the North Carolina General Assembly (the state's lawmaking body).
- Your State Senator drafts laws, approves budgets, has oversight of the state executive branch, and debates and votes on proposed laws.
- In addition to drafting and voting on bills, your State Senator can serve on committees. This is important because many bills can be stalled in committee, preventing them making it to a vote.
- Your State Senator is responsible for representing your interests. They also are responsible for helping you navigate the state's services and bringing back resources to your district.
- The State Senator is elected to a 2-year term. There is no term limit.

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