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Ballotpedia, Joyce Waddell

Joyce earned her bachelor's degree from South Carolina State University, her master's degrees from University of North Carolina at Charlotte, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, and Appalachian State University, and her doctorate degree in philosophy from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.

Joyce previously worked as a teacher and administrator for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.

Joyce Waddell is currently State Senator for North Carolina Senate District 40.  She was first elected in 2014 and is serving her fifth term. Joyce previously served on the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education from 2009 to 2014.

Supports increasing North Carolina's $7.25 minimum wage.

- Supports increasing North Carolina's $7.25 minimum wage.

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As of June 14, 2024, Joyce Waddell did not have a website or any information online.

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Supports expanding Medicaid and believes everyone should have access to optimal healthcare.

- Supports expanding Medicaid and believes everyone should have access to optimal healthcare.

Healthcare

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Supports increasing the funding of North Carolina public schools, especially to better support teachers.

As State Senator, opposed Senate Bill (SB) 49, which prohibits curriculum on gender identity or sexuality from grades K-4 and requires teachers to inform parents if their child changes pronouns.

- Supports increasing the funding of North Carolina public schools, especially to better support teachers.
- As State Senator, opposed Senate Bill (SB) 49, which prohibits curriculum on gender identity or sexuality from grades K-4 and requires teachers to inform parents if their child changes pronouns.

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Joyce Waddell

- 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.