Brad Overcash
Candidate for State Senator, 43rd District
Background
- Occupation
- State senator; attorney
- Lives in
- Belmont
- Campaign website
- bradovercash.com
State senator for District 43 (part of Gaston County), in his second term. He is a litigation attorney at the law firm Parker Poe.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Sponsored changes to senior and disabled property tax relief.In office
Primary sponsor, with Sens. Johnson and Sawrey, of Senate Bill 349 ("Property Tax Modifications."), which would also eliminate the deferred tax liability under the homestead circuit breaker.
ReportSenate Bill 349 (2025-2026 session), as filed: Property Tax Modifications.Government record · North Carolina General Assembly · S.B. 349, long title · ncleg.gov
“AN ACT to modify the income eligibility limit for the elderly or disabled property tax homestead exclusion”
Education
Sponsored the law restricting 'DEI' concepts in public schools.In office
One of three primary sponsors, with Sens. Berger and Lee, of Senate Bill 227 ("Eliminating "DEI" in Public Education."), which became law as Session Law 2026-20.
ReportSenate Bill 227 (2025-2026 session), as filed: Eliminating "DEI" in Public Education.Government record · North Carolina General Assembly · S.B. 227, long title · ncleg.gov
“to prohibit public school units from promoting certain concepts that are contrary to that intent”
Senate Bill 227 (2025-2026 session): Eliminating "DEI" in Public Education. Bill historyGovernment record · North Carolina General Assembly · Bill history · ncleg.gov
“Ch. SL 2026-20”
Sponsored expanding the Charter Schools Review Board's authority.In office
Primary sponsor, with Sens. Corbin and Alexander, of Senate Bill 689 ("2025 Charter Schools Review Board Omnibus.").
ReportSenate Bill 689 (2025-2026 session), as filed: 2025 Charter Schools Review Board Omnibus.Government record · North Carolina General Assembly · S.B. 689, long title · ncleg.gov
“AN ACT to require charter schools review board approval of all state rules related to charter schools”
Government & transparency
Sponsored requiring the State Auditor to audit election procedures.In office
Primary sponsor, with Sens. Daniel and Hise, of Senate Bill 1087 ("Post-Election Audits by State Auditor.").
ReportSenate Bill 1087 (2025-2026 session), as filed: Post-Election Audits by State Auditor.Government record · North Carolina General Assembly · S.B. 1087, long title · ncleg.gov
“AN ACT to require the state auditor to audit election procedures.”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Brad Overcash on them.
- HousingNo documented position found.
- Economy & jobsNo documented position found.
- Health & human servicesNo documented position found.
All sources (9)
- 2026 General Election Candidate Listing (Gaston County offices and districts)
Election filing · North Carolina State Board of Elections · s3.amazonaws.com
- 2026 General Election Candidate Listing
Election filing · North Carolina State Board of Elections · s3.amazonaws.com
- Senator Brad Overcash: member page (2025-2026 session)
Government record · North Carolina General Assembly · ncleg.gov
- Brad Overcash: attorney profile
Other · Parker Poe · parkerpoe.com
- Senate Bill 349 (2025-2026 session), as filed: Property Tax Modifications.
Government record · North Carolina General Assembly · ncleg.gov
- Senate Bill 1087 (2025-2026 session), as filed: Post-Election Audits by State Auditor.
Government record · North Carolina General Assembly · ncleg.gov
- Senate Bill 227 (2025-2026 session), as filed: Eliminating "DEI" in Public Education.
Government record · North Carolina General Assembly · ncleg.gov
- Senate Bill 227 (2025-2026 session): Eliminating "DEI" in Public Education. Bill history
Government record · North Carolina General Assembly · ncleg.gov
- Senate Bill 689 (2025-2026 session), as filed: 2025 Charter Schools Review Board Omnibus.
Government record · North Carolina General Assembly · ncleg.gov
Positions are summarized from the sources listed and are not inferred from party affiliation. Items marked “Provided by” were published by the candidate's verified campaign or party office under our campaign content standards. See something wrong? Use the Report link beside it, or contact us.