John Rhodes
Candidate for State Representative, 98th District
Background
- Occupation
- Real estate broker
- Lives in
- Cornelius
- Campaign website
- electjohnrhodes.com
Real estate broker and small business owner (Rhodes Realty of Lake Norman) who represented District 98 in the N.C. House from 2003 to 2007 and served as a Cornelius town commissioner. He was earlier a Mecklenburg County medic and a Cornelius firefighter.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Opposes tax increases, citing his House record.
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“Proven history of fighting against tax increases in the House.”
Public safety
Supports Second Amendment rights and armed self-defense.
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“the right to bear arms and for citizens to defend themselves”
Education
Supports limiting women's sports to female athletes.
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“to protect women's sports. No men in women's sports.”
Roads & infrastructure
Pledges to reassess I-77 tolling and fees.
His site lists this under "Committed to review and reassess."
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“the tolling of 1-77 and exorbitant fees”
Health & human services
Pledges to protect the unborn.
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“to protect the innocent unborn”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from John Rhodes on them.
- HousingNo documented position found.
- Economy & jobsNo documented position found.
- Government & transparencyNo documented position found.
All sources (4)
- 2026 General Election Candidate Listing (Mecklenburg County offices and districts)
Election filing · North Carolina State Board of Elections · s3.amazonaws.com
- 2026 General Election Candidate Listing
Election filing · North Carolina State Board of Elections · s3.amazonaws.com
- Candidates set for state house and senate elections
News coverage · Cornelius Today · Dec 19, 2025 · corneliustoday.com
- John Rhodes for NC House | Fighting for Taxpayers & Citizens
Campaign website · John Rhodes for NC House · electjohnrhodes.com
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