Carl Ford
Candidate for State Senator, 33rd District
Background
- Occupation
- State senator; radio station owner
- Lives in
- China Grove
- Campaign website
- votecarlford.com
State senator for District 33 (Rowan and Stanly counties) since 2019 and the Senate Republican Joint Caucus Leader, after three terms in the state House and a term as a Rowan County commissioner. He owns Ford Broadcasting, which runs radio stations WRKB and WRNA.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Supports cutting government spending and tax rates.
ReportEconomic Development: Carl FordCampaign website · Committee to Elect Carl Ford · votecarlford.com
“Cutting government spending and reducing tax rates is always a top priority.”
Sponsored truth-in-taxation rules for local property tax increases.In office
Primary sponsor, with Sens. B. Newton and McInnis, of Senate Bill 992 ("Truth in Taxation."), covering tax rates above the revenue-neutral rate in a reappraisal year; it passed the Senate in June 2026.
ReportSenate Bill 992 (2025-2026 session), as filed: Truth in Taxation.Government record · North Carolina General Assembly · S.B. 992, long title · ncleg.gov
“AN ACT to Implement truth in taxation procedures when a governing body of a taxing unit intends to adopt a tax rate exceeding the”
Senate Bill 992 (2025-2026 session): Truth in Taxation. Bill historyGovernment record · North Carolina General Assembly · Bill history · ncleg.gov
“Passed 3rd Reading”
Public safety
Opposes new limits on gun ownership.
ReportSecond Amendment Rights: Carl FordCampaign website · Committee to Elect Carl Ford · votecarlford.com
“Law abiding citizens are the only ones hurt when lawmakers attack the Second Amendment.”
Economy & jobs
Sponsored a state constitutional right-to-work amendment.In office
Primary sponsor, with Sens. Alexander and Jarvis, of Senate Bill 1082 ("NC Right to Work Amendment."); it passed the Senate and was sent to a House committee.
ReportSenate Bill 1082 (2025-2026 session), as filed: NC Right to Work Amendment.Government record · North Carolina General Assembly · S.B. 1082, long title · ncleg.gov
“AN ACT to amend the Constitution of North Carolina to ensure the right to work for All north carolinians.”
Senate Bill 1082 (2025-2026 session): NC Right to Work Amendment. Bill historyGovernment record · North Carolina General Assembly · Bill history · ncleg.gov
“Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House”
Health & human services
Opposes abortion, describing himself as pro-life.
ReportFamily: Carl FordCampaign website · Committee to Elect Carl Ford · votecarlford.com
“Carl is pro-life and pro-family.”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Carl Ford on them.
- EducationNo documented position found.
All sources (12)
- 2026 General Election Candidate Listing (Rowan County offices and districts)
Election filing · North Carolina State Board of Elections · s3.amazonaws.com
- 2026 General Election Candidate Listing (Stanly 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 Carl Ford: member page (2025-2026 session)
Government record · North Carolina General Assembly · ncleg.gov
- Meet Carl: Carl Ford
Campaign website · Committee to Elect Carl Ford · votecarlford.com
- Second Amendment Rights: Carl Ford
Campaign website · Committee to Elect Carl Ford · votecarlford.com
- Family: Carl Ford
Campaign website · Committee to Elect Carl Ford · votecarlford.com
- Economic Development: Carl Ford
Campaign website · Committee to Elect Carl Ford · votecarlford.com
- Senate Bill 1082 (2025-2026 session), as filed: NC Right to Work Amendment.
Government record · North Carolina General Assembly · ncleg.gov
- Senate Bill 1082 (2025-2026 session): NC Right to Work Amendment. Bill history
Government record · North Carolina General Assembly · ncleg.gov
- Senate Bill 992 (2025-2026 session), as filed: Truth in Taxation.
Government record · North Carolina General Assembly · ncleg.gov
- Senate Bill 992 (2025-2026 session): Truth in Taxation. Bill history
Government record · North Carolina General Assembly · ncleg.gov
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