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State Senator, 23rd District
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Jonah Garson

Candidate for State Senator, 23rd District

DemocraticIncumbent

Background

Occupation
State senator; attorney
Lives in
Chapel Hill
Campaign website
jonahgarson.com

Appointed by Gov. Josh Stein in April 2026 to the District 23 seat (Caswell, Orange and Person counties) after Sen. Graig Meyer resigned. A Chapel Hill litigator, he was first vice chair of the N.C. Democratic Party from 2023 to 2026 and has chaired the Orange County Democratic Party.

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Photo: Official portrait — North Carolina General Assembly

Documented positions

Taxes & budget

  • Supports restoring a progressive state income tax.

    On the Issues - Jonah Garson for NC Senate

    Campaign website · Jonah Garson for NC Senate · jonahgarson.com

    “Restore a progressive income tax system in North Carolina where the very wealthy and profitable corporations pay their fair share”
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Education

Health & human services

Government & transparency

  • Supports ending gerrymandering and partisan election boards.

    On the Issues - Jonah Garson for NC Senate

    Campaign website · Jonah Garson for NC Senate · jonahgarson.com

    “End gerrymandering to ensure meaningful political representation for every community.”
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  • Supports same-day voter registration through Election Day.

    On the Issues - Jonah Garson for NC Senate

    Campaign website · Jonah Garson for NC Senate · jonahgarson.com

    “Allow for same-day voter registration through Election Day.”
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Other issues in this race

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

  • Economy & jobsNo documented position found.
  • Roads & infrastructureNo documented position found.

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