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State Representative, 74th District
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Jeff ZengerOfficial portrait — North Carolina General Assembly

Jeff Zenger

Candidate for State Representative, 74th District

RepublicanIncumbent

Background

Occupation
State representative; general contractor and developer
Lives in
Lewisville
Campaign website
jeffzenger.com

House Majority Conference co-chair; state representative for District 74 (Forsyth County), in his third House term. A general contractor and developer who served four terms on the Lewisville Town Council and chaired the town's planning board.

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Photo: Official portrait — North Carolina General Assembly

Documented positions

Taxes & budget

  • Voted for amendment capping income tax rate at 3.5%.In office

    Voted Aye on third reading of Senate Bill 1080, "Lower Taxes for All NC," on May 20, 2026 (the House passed it 73-46). The bill submits a constitutional amendment to voters on November 3, 2026, providing that the maximum tax rate on incomes cannot exceed 3.5% (the current constitutional limit is 7%).

    Senate Bill 1080 (2025-2026 session), edition 3

    Government record · North Carolina General Assembly · ncleg.gov

    “the maximum tax rate on incomes cannot exceed three and one”
    Representative Jeff Zenger: recorded votes, 2025-2026 session

    Government record · North Carolina General Assembly · Roll call 664, May 20, 2026 · ncleg.gov

    “Lower Taxes for All NC. Third Reading”
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  • Voted for the 2026 state budget.In office

    Voted Aye on July 2, 2026, when the House adopted the conference report on Senate Bill 257, the 2026 Appropriations Act (88-21).

    Representative Jeff Zenger: recorded votes, 2025-2026 session

    Government record · North Carolina General Assembly · Roll call, July 2, 2026 · ncleg.gov

    “2026 Appropriations Act. R3 Ruled Mat'l C RPT Adoption”
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Public safety

  • Supports funding and civil service protections for police, firefighters.

    Jeff Zenger for NC House

    Campaign website · Committee to Elect Jeff Zenger to NC House · jeffzenger.com

    “Jeff delivered major wins for public safety, including funding for four new fire trucks and new civil service protections for police and firefighters.”
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  • Sponsored a bill protecting under-16 users from harmful social media.In office

    First-listed primary sponsor of House Bill 301, "Social Media & AI Safety" (2025). A conference committee was appointed June 24, 2026.

    Representative Jeff Zenger: primary-sponsored bills, 2025-2026 session

    Government record · North Carolina General Assembly · HB 301 · ncleg.gov

    “Social Media & AI Safety.”
    House Bill 301 (2025-2026 session), edition 1

    Government record · North Carolina General Assembly · ncleg.gov

    “to protect minors under sixteen years of age from harmful online social media”
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Economy & jobs

  • Sponsored a law recognizing neighboring states' occupational licenses.In office

    First-listed primary sponsor of House Bill 763, enacted as Session Law 2025-61 (July 3, 2025).

    Representative Jeff Zenger: primary-sponsored bills, 2025-2026 session

    Government record · North Carolina General Assembly · HB 763 · ncleg.gov

    “Neighbor State License Recognition Act.”
    House Bill 763 (2025-2026 session), edition 1

    Government record · North Carolina General Assembly · ncleg.gov

    “to provide for occupational licensure recognition for individuals licensed in certain neighboring states who establish residence in this state”
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Health & human services

  • Supports health reforms expanding choice and price transparency.

    Jeff Zenger for NC House

    Campaign website · Committee to Elect Jeff Zenger to NC House · jeffzenger.com

    “support reforms that expand choice, reduce bureaucratic hurdles, increase transparency, and protect community hospitals”
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Other issues in this race

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

  • EducationNo documented position found.
  • Environment & parksNo documented position found.

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