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State Representative, 46th District
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Brenden H. JonesOfficial portrait — North Carolina General Assembly

Brenden H. Jones

Candidate for State Representative, 46th District

RepublicanIncumbent

Background

Occupation
State representative (House Majority Leader); small business owner
Lives in
Tabor City
Campaign website
repjonesfornc.com

House Majority Leader; state representative for District 46 (Columbus and Robeson counties), in his fifth House term, and chairman of the House Oversight Committee. Took over his family's car dealership in Columbus County in the late 1990s; his other ventures include an auto body repair business and a funeral home.

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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 Brenden H. Jones: 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 Brenden H. Jones: 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 requiring sheriffs to cooperate fully with immigration authorities.

    Listed on his campaign site among his legislative accomplishments (the Criminal Illegal Alien Enforcement Act).

    Leader Jones Legislative Accomplishments

    Campaign website · Rep. Brenden H. Jones campaign · repjonesfornc.com

    “Ensuring North Carolina sheriffs cooperate completely with federal immigration authorities to protect communities and uphold the rule of law.”
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  • Supports tougher penalties for assaults on law enforcement.

    Describes Conner's Law, listed on his campaign site among his legislative accomplishments.

    Leader Jones Legislative Accomplishments

    Campaign website · Rep. Brenden H. Jones campaign · repjonesfornc.com

    “strengthening penalties for assaults on law enforcement and increasing death benefits for families of officers killed in the line of duty”
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Government & transparency

  • Sponsored a bill ending DEI initiatives in state government.In office

    First-listed primary sponsor of House Bill 171 (2025). His recorded votes show the House voted on June 24, 2026 to override the governor's veto (71-47); the bill's last action was referral to the Senate Rules Committee that day.

    Representative Brenden H. Jones: primary-sponsored bills, 2025-2026 session

    Government record · North Carolina General Assembly · HB 171 · ncleg.gov

    “Equality in State Agencies/Prohibition on DEI.”
    House Bill 171 (2025-2026 session), edition 1

    Government record · North Carolina General Assembly · ncleg.gov

    “eliminating Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives in state and local government”
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Other issues in this race

Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Brenden H. Jones on them.

  • EducationNo documented position found.
  • Economy & jobsNo documented position found.
  • Health & human servicesNo documented position found.

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