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Michael was born in Palermo, Sicily, and raised in Chicago. He attended the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, and holds a degree in psychology and business administration from Queens University of Charlotte. He is Catholic. 

Michael owns Lazzara Pizza restaurant and co-owns Vital Signs, a graphics company. He served as a Corporal in the U.S. Marine Corps for four years. 

Logan Sosa selected as Ward 3 representative on Jacksonville City Council

Michael A. Lazzara is a State Senator representing District 6. He was elected to this position in 2021, and is serving his second term. He previously served as a member of the Jacksonville City Council. He was elected to that position in 2005, and served for four terms. He also previously served as the Mayor Pro Tem of the City of Jacksonville. 

As a state senator, focused on policies aimed to facilitate economic growth and enhance infrastructure.

- As a state senator, focused on policies aimed to facilitate economic growth and enhance infrastructure.

Economy

As of June 14, 2024, Michael A. Lazzara’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Energy & the Environment

Prioritized policies aimed to support healthcare.

- Prioritized policies aimed to support healthcare.

Healthcare

Supports "Conservative Principles, Common-Sense Leadership, and Victory at the Ballot Box."

- Supports "Conservative Principles, Common-Sense Leadership, and Victory at the Ballot Box."

Voting & Elections

Public Safety

Focused on improving educational opportunities as a State Senator.

- Helped install a soccer facility.
- Focused on improving educational opportunities as a State Senator.

Education

Foreign Policy and Immigration

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Michael A. Lazzara

Ballotpedia, Andi Morrow

Andi is from Orlando, Florida. He earned a masters degree in public administration from East Carolina University. He lives in Onslow County. 

Andi is the owner of a cleaning business. 

Andi Morrow's campaign for State Senator in State Senate District 6 is his first entry into politics. 

Supports expanded access to affordable childcare.

- Supports widespread access to broadband.
- Supports expanded access to affordable childcare.

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

Supports prioritizing healthcare access and supporting medical professionals.

Supports access to in vitro fertilization.

Opposes House Bill 237 which would make wearing masks illegal.

- Supports prioritizing healthcare access and supporting medical professionals.
- Supports access to in vitro fertilization.
- Supports abortion access.
- Opposes House Bill 237 which would make wearing masks illegal.

Candidate website

The candidate's website says, "Investing in our community means providing our kids with good public education, ensuring everyone has access to broadband (yes, even if you live down a dirt road in Richlands), and making sure everyone has access to the healthcare they deserve."

Andi Morrow

- 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.