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State Representative, 43rd District

Janene Ackles

Candidate for State Representative, 43rd District

Democratic

Background

Occupation
Grant writer; founder of Grantastic Consulting
Campaign website
electackles.com

Grant writer and founder of Grantastic Consulting, and president and founder of the Cumberland County Community Watch Coalition; a longtime District 43 resident. Won the March 2026 Democratic primary.

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Documented positions

Education

  • Pledges to reform North Carolina's private school voucher program.

    Our Fight | Janene Ackles for NC43

    Campaign website · Committee to Elect Janene Ackles · electackles.com

    “One of my first tasks as your representative will be to reform the school voucher bill”
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  • Supports more rural classroom funding and competitive teacher pay.

    Our Fight | Janene Ackles for NC43

    Campaign website · Committee to Elect Janene Ackles · electackles.com

    “I will champion increased classroom funding, competitive pay for teachers, and modern facilities for all students—especially in rural areas.”
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Economy & jobs

  • Proposes tax incentives for job creation in Cumberland County.

    Our Fight | Janene Ackles for NC43

    Campaign website · Committee to Elect Janene Ackles · electackles.com

    “Align education with industry needs, offer tax incentives for job creation, and promote tourism.”
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Environment & parks

  • Supports stronger water protections and environmental accountability.

    Our Fight | Janene Ackles for NC43

    Campaign website · Committee to Elect Janene Ackles · electackles.com

    “I will fight for stronger water protections, environmental accountability, and investments in infrastructure to ensure our soil, water, and air are safe.”
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Health & human services

  • Supports expanding rural health care and strengthening Medicaid.

    Our Fight | Janene Ackles for NC43

    Campaign website · Committee to Elect Janene Ackles · electackles.com

    “I am committed to expanding rural healthcare options, strengthening Medicaid, and increasing access to mental health and substance-use services.”
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Other issues in this race

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

  • Taxes & budgetNo documented position found.

All sources (5)

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