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Woodson earned a bachelor's degree in economic and business administration from Hollins University and has also studied at the University of Sydney in Australia. She is married to her husband William, and together they have 3 children. They live in the Ballantyne area of Charlotte, NC. She is a life-long Episcopalian who served on the Vestry at All Saints’ Episcopal Church in Concord.

Woodson is the owner of Woodson Bradley Real Estate and previously worked with firms such as Allen Tate, Re/Max, Keller Williams, and EXP. Early in her career, she worked as an elementary teacher through a Rotary Service Project in Lucea Bay, Jamaica, and served as a long term substitute teacher. She has served as the Mecklenburg County Democratic Precinct Chair for Precinct 140. 

Woodson Bradley's campaign for state senator in District 42 is her first run for public office.

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Believes small businesses are the "backbone of our country" and plans to make Charlotte a thriving place for businesses, enhancing the local economy and creating opportunities for all.

Believes small businesses are the "backbone of our country" and plans to  enhance the local economy and create opportunities for the community.

- Believes small businesses are the "backbone of our country" and plans to  enhance the local economy and create opportunities for the community.

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

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Woodson Bradley Democrat for NC-State Senate, 42 

Supports access to abortion and opposes Senate Bill 20, which bans abortion after 12 weeks of pregnancy.

- Supports access to abortion and opposes Senate Bill 20, which bans abortion after 12 weeks of pregnancy.

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Supports comprehensive services for survivors, including immediate connections to law enforcement, counseling, and medical help. Said, "a survivor can come and share their story ONE TIME" at The Umbrella Center.

Supports comprehensive services for survivors, including immediate connections to law enforcement, counseling, and medical help.

The candidate's website says, "She is a domestic violence survivor and advocate for families, children, and teens across NC. She currently speaks for the Mecklenburg County Domestic Violence Speakers Bureau. Woodson speaks in CMS schools for teen dating violence prevention for Love Speaks Out. She's on the planning board as a survivor voice for the Mecklenburg County Family Justice Center, known as the Umbrella Center. She has appeared in Public Service Announcements and videos for Safe Alliance, and has been featured in social media for Jamie Kimble Foundation For Courage."

The candidate's website says, "She is a domestic violence survivor and advocate for families, children, and teens across NC. She currently speaks for the Mecklenburg County Domestic Violence Speakers Bureau."

Advocates gun control practices such as red flag laws and expanding background checks.

- Supports comprehensive services for survivors, including immediate connections to law enforcement, counseling, and medical help.
- The candidate's website says, "She is a domestic violence survivor and advocate for families, children, and teens across NC. She currently speaks for the Mecklenburg County Domestic Violence Speakers Bureau."
- Advocates gun control practices such as red flag laws and expanding background checks.

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The candidate's website says, "As a CMS parent, she is extremely active within the schools. She is a certified volunteer, substitute teacher, classroom instructor across all CMS high schools and middle schools for Love Speaks Out (the teen dating violence prevention curriculum), and is the Parent Booster President for the Marine Corps JROTC Program in Mecklenburg County."

Supports Love Speaks Out, which teaches teen dating violence prevention to middle and high schools.

Believes in promoting school readiness for children from low-income families by enhancing cognitive, social, and emotional development. Supports building relationships with families to support family well-being and emphasizes parents as their child's first and most important teacher.

Believes in promoting school readiness for children from low-income families by enhancing cognitive, social, and emotional development.

The candidate's website says, "Classroom Central empowers teachers and students in more than 220 schools across six Charlotte-area school districts, providing supplies and resources through our Free Store, Mobile Free Store, and several other community-supported programs."

Supports Classroom Central, which "empowers teachers and students in more than 220 schools across six Charlotte-area school districts, providing supplies and resources through our Free Store, Mobile Free Store, and several other community-supported programs."

The candidate's website says, "During the Covid-19 Pandemic she and her family helped sponsor the largest Big Pop-Ups across the state for Community Action agencies and Head Start Programs. She is a vocal advocate for early education and Community Action programs. She and her family loaded over 1,500 cars at Charlotte, Edenton, and Statesville events. “Just an incredible experience to work and help families with no questions asked during a time in history where the community came together to help people in need.”"

The candidate's website says, "During the Covid-19 Pandemic she and her family helped sponsor the largest Big Pop-Ups across the state for Community Action agencies and Head Start Programs. She is a vocal advocate for early education and Community Action programs. She and her family loaded over 1,500 cars at Charlotte, Edenton, and Statesville events."

Believes in supporting teachers by providing necessary school supplies. Enjoys connecting with educators to enhance student resources.

Believes in supporting teachers by providing necessary school supplies.

Believes in engaging with students and parents across the CMS population. Supports active participation in school board meetings, school events, and speaking at all 22 CMS High Schools.

Believes in engaging with students and parents across the CMS population.

Opposes allocation of tax dollars towards private school vouchers and supports raising teacher salaries.

- Supports Love Speaks Out, which teaches teen dating violence prevention to middle and high schools.
- Believes in promoting school readiness for children from low-income families by enhancing cognitive, social, and emotional development.
- Supports Classroom Central, which "empowers teachers and students in more than 220 schools across six Charlotte-area school districts, providing supplies and resources through our Free Store, Mobile Free Store, and several other community-supported programs."
- The candidate's website says, "During the Covid-19 Pandemic she and her family helped sponsor the largest Big Pop-Ups across the state for Community Action agencies and Head Start Programs. She is a vocal advocate for early education and Community Action programs. She and her family loaded over 1,500 cars at Charlotte, Edenton, and Statesville events."
- Believes in supporting teachers by providing necessary school supplies.
- Believes in engaging with students and parents across the CMS population.
- Opposes allocation of tax dollars towards private school vouchers and supports raising teacher salaries.

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Woodson Bradley

Woodson earned a bachelor's degree in economic and business administration from Hollins University and has also studied at the University of Sydney in Australia. She is married to her husband William, and together they have three children. They live in the Ballantyne area of Charlotte, NC. She is a life-long Episcopalian who served on the Vestry at All Saints’ Episcopal Church in Concord.

Supports strengthening the local economy and improving the business climate in Charlotte. Believes a robust economy, infrastructure, and public schools are essential for families to thrive.

Believes in making education engaging and relatable for teens. Supports offering dynamic presentations to 7th, 8th, and 9th grade health classes and community events.

Supports Love Speaks Out, which offers dynamic presentations to 7th, 8th, and 9th grade health classes and community events.

The candidate's website says, "Woodson is a class facilitator for CMS, a volunteer, active in the largest PTSO in the CMS school system with the Ardrey Kell Parent Teacher Student Organization, and President of the Marine Corps JROTC Booster Parent Program. Her son is Sergeant Major of the Ardrey Kell JROTC Battalion. She is passionate about working with students and parents across the CMS population and you will often see her at school board meetings, school meetings, sporting events, and speaking within all 22 CMS High Schools."

Mrs. Woodson Bradley is a graduate of Hollins University with a degree in Economics and Business Administration and has also studied at the University of Sydney in Australia. She is a life-long Episcopalian who served on the Vestry at All Saints’ Episcopal Church in Concord. Woodson is married to William, and together they have a blended family with three children, Shannon, Stone, and Carter, residing in the Ballantyne area of Charlotte.

Woodson Bradley has been a realtor in Charlotte since 2002 and has worked with firms such as Allen Tate, Re/Max, Keller Williams, and EXP, and now owns her own Boutique Firm, Woodson Bradley Real Estate. She was recognized as the Most Dependable Realtor on the East Coast in a 2009 GoldLine Research study published in Forbes Magazine. Early in her career, she worked as an elementary teacher through a Rotary Service Project in Lucea Bay, Jamaica, and served as a long term substitute teacher.

Mrs. Woodson Bradley is currently running for North Carolina Senate District 42. She serves as the Mecklenburg County Democratic Precinct Chair for Precinct 140. There is no mention of her holding any previous elected office or specific appointments or committees within the provided information.

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