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State Representative, 44th District
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Charles Smith

Candidate for State Representative, 44th District

DemocraticIncumbent

Background

Occupation
State representative; attorney
Lives in
Fayetteville
Campaign website
charlessmithfornc.com

State representative for District 44 (Cumberland County), in his second House term. An attorney with Anderson, Johnson, Lawrence & Butler and a former Cumberland County assistant district attorney who primarily handled domestic violence and child abuse cases.

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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 Charles Smith: 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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Economy & jobs

  • Sponsored a bill widening state hiring preference for military personnel.In office

    First-listed primary sponsor of House Bill 114 (2025), which would also drop the preference's period-of-war requirements. Last action: re-referred to the Commerce and Economic Development Committee, April 15, 2025.

    Representative Charles Smith: primary-sponsored bills, 2025-2026 session

    Government record · North Carolina General Assembly · HB 114 · ncleg.gov

    “Employment Preference for Military Personnel.”
    House Bill 114 (2025-2026 session), edition 1

    Government record · North Carolina General Assembly · ncleg.gov

    “to include persons serving on active duty, members of the armed forces reserve, and their spouses and dependents”
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Courts & justice

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