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State Representative, 52nd District
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Ben Moss

Candidate for State Representative, 52nd District

RepublicanIncumbent

Background

Occupation
State representative; railroad engineer and small business owner
Lives in
Rockingham
Campaign website
benmossnc.com

State representative for District 52 (Moore and Richmond counties), in his third House term; chairs the House Wildlife Resources Committee and the NC House Freedom Caucus. A CSX engineer and small business owner who served three terms on the Richmond County Board of Commissioners, first elected in 2010.

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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 Ben Moss: 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 Ben Moss: 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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Public safety

  • Supports Second Amendment rights.

    About | Ben Moss – NC House

    Campaign website · North Carolinians for Ben Moss · benmossnc.com

    “has continued to defend our 2nd Amendment rights”
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Roads & infrastructure

  • Sponsored a bill requiring utilities to secure electrical substations.In office

    First-listed primary sponsor of House Bill 73, the Energy Security Act of 2025. Last action: referred to the Energy and Public Utilities Committee, February 11, 2025.

    Representative Ben Moss: primary-sponsored bills, 2025-2026 session

    Government record · North Carolina General Assembly · HB 73 · ncleg.gov

    “Energy Security Act of 2025.”
    House Bill 73 (2025-2026 session), edition 1

    Government record · North Carolina General Assembly · ncleg.gov

    “to require public utilities to provide security systems for substations to protect against vandalism and other threats”
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Health & human services

  • Opposed mask and vaccine mandates.

    About | Ben Moss – NC House

    Campaign website · North Carolinians for Ben Moss · benmossnc.com

    “opposed mask and vaccine mandates”
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Courts & justice

Other issues in this race

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

  • EducationNo documented position found.
  • Economy & jobsNo documented position found.
  • Government & transparencyNo documented position found.

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