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Kanika Brown

DEMOCRAT

Kanika Brown is running for North Carolina State Representative, District 71, Democratic Primary.

Personal background

Kanika Brown attended Forsyth Technical Community College and studied biology, business, and communication. She also attended Robert B. Glenn High School in Winston-Salem North Carolina.

Professional background

Kanika Brown has experience working in HIV and AIDS awareness. She served as a substitute teacher in Elementary, Middle, and High Schools in Forsyth County, and led a Pet Food Pantry in Winston-Salem.

Political background

Kanika Brown is the current house representative for North Carolina District 71. She has served one term in this position.

Economy

Said, "It's time that we raise the minimum wage in North Carolina to a livable wage, repeal right-to-work and empower collective bargaining once again, and ensure that the existing worker protections are actually enforced. "

Plans to address rising housing costs by collaborating with developers and local authorities to promote affordable housing development in North Carolina.

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Energy & the Environment

As of January 31, 2024, Kanika Brown’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Healthcare

Supports expanding Medicaid in North Carolina, addressing healthcare access disparities, and combating the closure of rural healthcare facilities to ensure statewide access to quality care.

Said, "The right-to-choose is under attack here in North Carolina. I am a staunch advocate and believer that the right to an abortion is a decision left to a person and their doctor, not the government."

Supports the legalization of medical marijuana in North Carolina.

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Voting & Elections

Said, "Here in Winston-Salem, we don’t compromise when it comes to LGBTQ+ rights."

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Public Safety

Said, "We can pass common-sense reform that supports responsible gun ownership and keeps deadly weapons out of dangerous hands without outlawing guns or violating the Second Amendment in any way."

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Education

Believes educational outcomes shouldn't be zip code-dependent, opposes underfunding schools, supports increased wages for teachers, and plans to advocate for improved public education to prepare children for future endeavors.

Said, "As the proud mother of a child with Autism, I know how important it is that we invest early in our children's futures... From investing in after-school programs to instilling financial literacy in our young adults, our youth will always remain a priority for me."

Supports student-administrator confidentiality when the safety of a child is at risk.

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Foreign Policy and Immigration

As of January 31, 2024, Kanika Brown’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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