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State Representative, 72nd District
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Amber M. BakerOfficial portrait — North Carolina General Assembly

Amber M. Baker

Candidate for State Representative, 72nd District

DemocraticIncumbent

Background

Occupation
State representative; educator
Lives in
Winston-Salem
Campaign website
vote4amberbaker.com

State representative for District 72 (Forsyth County), in her third House term. An educator who served more than a decade as principal of Kimberley Park School in Winston-Salem; holds a bachelor's degree from Winston-Salem State University and a Ph.D. from Ohio State University.

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Photo: Official portrait — North Carolina General Assembly

Documented positions

Taxes & budget

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

    Voted No 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 Amber M. Baker: 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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Public safety

  • Sponsored tougher penalties for officials who stalk colleagues.In office

    First-listed primary sponsor of House Bill 1008 (2025), covering offenses against a fellow governing board member or subordinate employee. Last action: referred to the House Rules Committee, April 16, 2025.

    Representative Amber M. Baker: primary-sponsored bills, 2025-2026 session

    Government record · North Carolina General Assembly · HB 1008 · ncleg.gov

    “Stalking/Enhanced Penalties.”
    House Bill 1008 (2025-2026 session), edition 1

    Government record · North Carolina General Assembly · ncleg.gov

    “to enhance the penalties for sexual battery and stalking when the perpetrator is a local government elected official”
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Government & transparency

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