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State Representative, 49th District
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Cynthia Ball

Candidate for State Representative, 49th District

DemocraticIncumbent

Background

Occupation
State representative (House Deputy Democratic Leader); mediator
Lives in
Raleigh
Campaign website
cynthiafornc.com

House Deputy Democratic Leader; state representative for District 49 (Wake County), in her fifth House term. A certified mediator who previously directed development and external affairs programs at William Peace University and NC State University.

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Photo: Official portrait — North Carolina General Assembly

Documented positions

Taxes & budget

  • Opposes accelerating tax cuts for the wealthy and corporations.

    Cynthia Ball for NC House

    Campaign website · Cynthia for NC · cynthiafornc.com

    “We are on an unsustainable financial path with accelerating tax cuts for the wealthy and large corporations”
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  • 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 Cynthia Ball: 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 against the 2026 state budget.In office

    Voted No on July 2, 2026, when the House adopted the conference report on Senate Bill 257, the 2026 Appropriations Act (88-21).

    Representative Cynthia Ball: 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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Education

  • Opposes expanding vouchers while public schools struggle.

    Cynthia Ball for NC House

    Campaign website · Cynthia for NC · cynthiafornc.com

    “we should not continue accelerating a voucher program for the wealthiest North Carolinians, while our public schools struggle”
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  • Sponsored a bill tightening accountability for voucher-funded private schools.In office

    First-listed primary sponsor of House Bill 1184 (filed 2026), which would also have the state auditor review audits of at least three such schools a year. Last action: referred to the House Rules Committee, May 5, 2026.

    Representative Cynthia Ball: primary-sponsored bills, 2025-2026 session

    Government record · North Carolina General Assembly · HB 1184 · ncleg.gov

    “Voucher School Transparency Act.”
    House Bill 1184 (2025-2026 session), edition 1

    Government record · North Carolina General Assembly · ncleg.gov

    “to increase accountability AND REPORTING STANDARDS FOR NONPUBLIC SCHOOLS RECEIVING OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS”
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Health & human services

  • Sponsored a bill requiring a nurse in every public school.In office

    First-listed primary sponsor of House Bill 464 (2025), which would also appropriate the money for it. Last action: referred to the Appropriations Committee, March 20, 2025.

    Representative Cynthia Ball: primary-sponsored bills, 2025-2026 session

    Government record · North Carolina General Assembly · HB 464 · ncleg.gov

    “Healthy Students - A Nurse in Every School.”
    House Bill 464 (2025-2026 session), edition 1

    Government record · North Carolina General Assembly · ncleg.gov

    “TO REQUIRE AT LEAST ONE SCHOOL NURSE IN EVERY SCHOOL IN A public school unit”
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