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State Representative, 87th District
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Iris BenderCampaign photo — irisbenderfornc.com

Iris Bender

Candidate for State Representative, 87th District

Democratic

Background

Occupation
Small business owner
Lives in
Lenoir
Campaign website
irisbenderfornc.com

Small business owner and longtime Lenoir resident who left Cuba with her family in 1998. She earned a degree in business and marketing and has volunteered with local schools and families with special needs.

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Photo: Campaign photo — irisbenderfornc.com

Documented positions

Education

  • Supports fully funding public education.

    Priorities | Iris Bender

    Campaign website · Iris Bender for NC · irisbenderfornc.com

    “Iris believes public education should be fully funded and respected.”
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Economy & jobs

  • Pledges practical solutions to lower costs for families.

    Priorities | Iris Bender

    Campaign website · Iris Bender for NC · irisbenderfornc.com

    “Iris is running to bring practical solutions that lower costs, support small businesses, and put working families first”
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Health & human services

  • Supports expanding health care access and mental health services.

    Priorities | Iris Bender

    Campaign website · Iris Bender for NC · irisbenderfornc.com

    “Iris will fight for policies that expand access to care, strengthen mental health services, and ensure rural communities like Caldwell County are not left behind.”
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Other issues in this race

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

  • Taxes & budgetNo documented position found.
  • Public safetyNo documented position found.
  • Roads & infrastructureNo documented position found.

All sources (5)

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