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State Representative, 59th District
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Alan BransonOfficial portrait — North Carolina General Assembly

Alan Branson

Candidate for State Representative, 59th District

RepublicanIncumbent

Background

Occupation
State representative; Stout Trucking, Inc.
Lives in
Julian

State representative for District 59 (Guilford County), first appointed to finish a term and now serving his first full term. His ncleg.gov listing gives his occupation as Stout Trucking, Inc.

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Photo: Official portrait — North Carolina General Assembly

Documented positions

Taxes & budget

  • Voted for amendment capping income tax rate at 3.5%.In office

    Voted Aye on third reading of Senate Bill 1080, "Lower Taxes for All NC," on May 20, 2026 (the House passed it 73-46). The bill submits a constitutional amendment to voters on November 3, 2026, providing that the maximum tax rate on incomes cannot exceed 3.5% (the current constitutional limit is 7%).

    Senate Bill 1080 (2025-2026 session), edition 3

    Government record · North Carolina General Assembly · ncleg.gov

    “the maximum tax rate on incomes cannot exceed three and one”
    Representative Alan Branson: recorded votes, 2025-2026 session

    Government record · North Carolina General Assembly · Roll call 664, May 20, 2026 · ncleg.gov

    “Lower Taxes for All NC. Third Reading”
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  • Voted for the 2026 state budget.In office

    Voted Aye on July 2, 2026, when the House adopted the conference report on Senate Bill 257, the 2026 Appropriations Act (88-21).

    Representative Alan Branson: recorded votes, 2025-2026 session

    Government record · North Carolina General Assembly · Roll call, July 2, 2026 · ncleg.gov

    “2026 Appropriations Act. R3 Ruled Mat'l C RPT Adoption”
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Economy & jobs

  • Sponsored a bill banning booting of commercial trucks.In office

    First-listed primary sponsor of House Bill 472 (2025), which as filed would also require towers to promptly return towed commercial cargo. It passed the House and was referred to the Senate Rules Committee on May 5, 2025.

    Representative Alan Branson: primary-sponsored bills, 2025-2026 session

    Government record · North Carolina General Assembly · HB 472 · ncleg.gov

    “Commercial Vehicle & Cargo Protection.”
    House Bill 472 (2025-2026 session), edition 1

    Government record · North Carolina General Assembly · ncleg.gov

    “A commercial motor vehicle shall not be immobilized using a device such as a boot”
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Government & transparency

Other issues in this race

Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Alan Branson on them.

  • EducationNo documented position found.
  • HousingNo documented position found.
  • Health & human servicesNo documented position found.

All sources (8)

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