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North Carolina State Senator, District 31, Democratic Primary

Your representative and state lawmaker in North Carolina Senate

Full office description

  • 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.

How this impacts you

  • Criminal JusticeThe State Senate impacts the criminal justice system by passing legislation that makes certain actions illegal or amending previous laws. For example, the recent session passed a law that amended the offense of breaking into railroad cars, motor vehicles, and boats.

  • TaxesSince they have budgetary approval, they have influence over how your tax dollars are spent.

Candidates (2)

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