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State Representative, 65th District
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Gavin McGaugheyCandidate photo — BallotReady

Gavin McGaughey

Candidate for State Representative, 65th District

Democratic

Background

Lives in
Madison
Campaign website
gm4nc.com

Democratic nominee for State House District 65 who lives in Madison; his BallotReady profile lists work experience in construction and manufacturing.

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Photo: Candidate photo — BallotReady

Documented positions

Taxes & budget

  • Supports raising the corporate tax rate to 5 percent.

    Economics - McGaughey4NC

    Campaign website · McGaughey4NC · gm4nc.com

    “Raising the corporate rate to 5 percent, matching neighboring states, ensures businesses contribute their share while funding vital programs.”
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Education

  • Proposes a $55,000 starting salary for new teachers.

    Education - McGaughey4NC

    Campaign website · McGaughey4NC · gm4nc.com

    “I am committed to offering a competitive starting salary of 55,000 dollars for new teachers and proportional raises for existing educators”
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Housing

  • Supports limiting corporate purchases of single-family homes.

    Economics - McGaughey4NC

    Campaign website · McGaughey4NC · gm4nc.com

    “Large investment firms should not buy up single family homes, forcing families to rent forever.”
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Environment & parks

  • Supports state monitoring and regulation of data centers.

    Energy - McGaughey4NC

    Campaign website · McGaughey4NC · gm4nc.com

    “The state must understand, monitor, and regulate this industry before the impact becomes too great.”
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Health & human services

  • Supports a state public health insurance option.

    He describes a state single-payer system as a long-term goal.

    Health Care - McGaughey4NC

    Campaign website · McGaughey4NC · gm4nc.com

    “Creating a public option would put real pressure on private insurers to lower prices and improve coverage”
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Other issues in this race

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

  • Public safetyNo documented position found.
  • Economy & jobsNo documented position found.
  • Government & transparencyNo documented position found.

All sources (7)

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Gavin McGaughey for State Representative, 65th District, North Carolina · The Gist