Gary R. Weart
Candidate for State Senator, 33rd District
Background
- Occupation
- Retired public school teacher; author
- Lives in
- Richfield
- Campaign website
- garyweart4nc.com
Retired North Carolina public school teacher and author of A Teacher Shoots Back. In 1989, after the killing of a former student, he co-founded Students Against Violence Everywhere (S.A.V.E.).
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Supports property tax relief for seniors and long-time residents.
ReportCost of Living & Affordability: Gary Weart for NC Senate District 33Campaign website · Committee to Elect Gary Weart · garyweart4nc.com
“Advocate for property tax relief for long-time residents, seniors, and working families.”
Education
Opposes the Opportunity Scholarship voucher program's expansion.
Asked by the Public School Forum whether he supports the voucher expansion, he answered "Absolutely not," adding that private schools taking public money "should be held to the same standards as public schools."
ReportThe Re-Funding of Our Public Schools: Gary Weart for NC Senate District 33Campaign website · Committee to Elect Gary Weart · garyweart4nc.com
“That gamble has drained resources from free, public, and diverse classrooms”
2026 NCGA Candidate Survey response: Gary WeartCandidate questionnaire · Public School Forum of North Carolina · Question 4 · ncforum.org
Pledges to restore funding for public schools.
ReportThe Re-Funding of Our Public Schools: Gary Weart for NC Senate District 33Campaign website · Committee to Elect Gary Weart · garyweart4nc.com
“Gary will fight to restore the funding that once made North Carolina a shining beacon for public education in the Southeast.”
Health & human services
Supports lowering prescription drug costs.
ReportAffordable Healthcare: Gary Weart for NC Senate District 33Campaign website · Committee to Elect Gary Weart · garyweart4nc.com
“Advocate for policies that lower the cost of life-saving medications.”
Pledges to defend rural hospitals and clinics.
ReportAffordable Healthcare: Gary Weart for NC Senate District 33Campaign website · Committee to Elect Gary Weart · garyweart4nc.com
“Defend local hospitals, clinics, and healthcare providers—especially in rural areas.”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Gary R. Weart on them.
- Public safetyNo documented position found.
- Economy & jobsNo documented position found.
All sources (8)
- 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
- School Safety for Students and Educators: Gary Weart for NC Senate District 33
Campaign website · Committee to Elect Gary Weart · garyweart4nc.com
- The Re-Funding of Our Public Schools: Gary Weart for NC Senate District 33
Campaign website · Committee to Elect Gary Weart · garyweart4nc.com
- 2026 NCGA Candidate Survey response: Gary Weart
Candidate questionnaire · Public School Forum of North Carolina · ncforum.org
- Affordable Healthcare: Gary Weart for NC Senate District 33
Campaign website · Committee to Elect Gary Weart · garyweart4nc.com
- Cost of Living & Affordability: Gary Weart for NC Senate District 33
Campaign website · Committee to Elect Gary Weart · garyweart4nc.com
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