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State Representative, 64th District
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Dennis RiddellOfficial portrait — North Carolina General Assembly

Dennis Riddell

Candidate for State Representative, 64th District

RepublicanIncumbent

Background

Occupation
State representative; marine engineer, educator and small business owner
Lives in
Snow Camp
Campaign website
riddell4nchouse64.com

State representative for District 64 (Alamance County) since 2012, in his seventh term. A marine engineer who served more than three decades as an engineering officer in the U.S. Merchant Marine, a former high school social studies teacher, and founder of a thermal imaging business and an equestrian facility; former chairman of the Alamance County Republican Party.

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Photo: Official portrait — North Carolina General Assembly

Documented positions

Taxes & budget

  • Supports property tax relief for homeowners and seniors.

    About Dennis | Riddell for NC

    Campaign website · Riddell for NC House 64 · riddell4nchouse64.com

    “Dennis supports meaningful property tax relief that keeps more money in residents' pockets”
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  • Supports eliminating North Carolina's tax on groceries.

    About Dennis | Riddell for NC

    Campaign website · Riddell for NC House 64 · riddell4nchouse64.com

    “Dennis Riddell supports eliminating North Carolina's tax on groceries”
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  • 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 Dennis Riddell: 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 Dennis Riddell: 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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Health & human services

  • Proposes deducting up to $5,000 in prescription costs.

    About Dennis | Riddell for NC

    Campaign website · Riddell for NC House 64 · riddell4nchouse64.com

    “His plan would allow taxpayers to deduct up to $5,000 in prescription drug costs from their taxes each year.”
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Government & transparency

  • Sponsored a resolution applying for an Article V convention.In office

    First-listed primary sponsor of House Joint Resolution 379 (2025). It passed the House and was referred to the Senate Rules Committee on May 8, 2025.

    Representative Dennis Riddell: primary-sponsored bills, 2025-2026 session

    Government record · North Carolina General Assembly · HJR 379 · ncleg.gov

    “Application for a Convention of the States.”
    House Bill 379 (2025-2026 session), edition 1

    Government record · North Carolina General Assembly · ncleg.gov

    “applying to Congress for an Article V Convention of the States with the purpose of proposing amendments to the United States Constitution”
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Other issues in this race

Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Dennis Riddell on them.

  • EducationNo documented position found.
  • Economy & jobsNo documented position found.
  • Environment & parksNo documented position found.

All sources (8)

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