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State Senator, 45th District

Greg Cranford

Candidate for State Senator, 45th District

Democratic

Background

Lives in
Newton

Democratic candidate from Newton in Catawba County.

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Documented positions

Education

  • Opposes public funding for private and charter schools.

    Answering the Public School Forum's 2026 survey: "I support traditional desegregated public schools. I oppose funding for private and charter schools."

    2026 NCGA Candidate Survey response: Greg Cranford

    Candidate questionnaire · Public School Forum of North Carolina · Question 1 · ncforum.org

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  • Supports ending Opportunity Scholarship voucher funding immediately.

    Asked about the voucher expansion: "No - funding for vouchers should be stopped immediately."

    2026 NCGA Candidate Survey response: Greg Cranford

    Candidate questionnaire · Public School Forum of North Carolina · Question 4 · ncforum.org

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  • Supports diversity, equity and inclusion programs.

    Asked what he would champion for the educator workforce, he answered: "I support DEI."

    2026 NCGA Candidate Survey response: Greg Cranford

    Candidate questionnaire · Public School Forum of North Carolina · Question 3 · ncforum.org

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  • Supports social and emotional learning in schools.

    On student well-being and mental health: "I support Social and Emotional Learning."

    2026 NCGA Candidate Survey response: Greg Cranford

    Candidate questionnaire · Public School Forum of North Carolina · Question 5 · ncforum.org

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Other issues in this race

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

  • Public safetyNo documented position found.
  • Roads & infrastructureNo documented position found.
  • Government & transparencyNo documented position found.

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