Joyce Waddell
Candidate for State Senator, 40th District
Background
- Occupation
- State senator
- Lives in
- Charlotte
State senator for District 40 (Mecklenburg County) since first winning the seat in 2014, now in her sixth term. She previously served on the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education and was a school system administrator.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Sponsored more property tax relief for residents 65 and older.In office
Primary sponsor, with Sen. Chitlik, of Senate Bill 159 ("Elderly Prop. Tax Appreciation Exclusion.").
ReportSenate Bill 159 (2025-2026 session), as filed: Elderly Prop. Tax Appreciation Exclusion.Government record · North Carolina General Assembly · S.B. 159, long title · ncleg.gov
“AN ACT to provide additional property tax relief to north carolina residents who are SIXTY”
Public safety
Sponsored full retirement benefits for police after 25 years.In office
One of three primary sponsors, with Sens. Smith and Garrett, of Senate Bill 707 ("25-Year LEO Retirement With Full Benefits.").
ReportSenate Bill 707 (2025-2026 session), as filed: 25-Year LEO Retirement With Full Benefits.Government record · North Carolina General Assembly · S.B. 707, long title · ncleg.gov
“TO RETIRE WITH UNREDUCED BENEFITS AFTER ACHIEVING TWENTY”
Health & human services
Sponsored expanding midwife licensure and maternal health initiatives.In office
One of three primary sponsors, with Sens. Murdock and Salvador, of Senate Bill 908 ("Janell Green Smith Maternal Health Acc. Act.").
ReportSenate Bill 908 (2025-2026 session), as filed: Janell Green Smith Maternal Health Acc. Act.Government record · North Carolina General Assembly · S.B. 908, long title · ncleg.gov
“AN ACT to recognize maternal health initiatives and TO support and expand licensure and recognition of midwives.”
Government & transparency
Sponsored restoring retiree health benefits for newer state workers.In office
Sole primary sponsor of Senate Bill 139 ("Restore State Emp/Teacher Retiree Med Benefit."), covering teachers, state employees and other state retirement systems.
ReportSenate Bill 139 (2025-2026 session), as filed: Restore State Emp/Teacher Retiree Med Benefit.Government record · North Carolina General Assembly · S.B. 139, long title · ncleg.gov
“TO PREVENT THE ELIMINATION OF RETIREE MEDICAL BENEFITS FOR MEMBERS FIRST EARNING SERVICE ON OR AFTER JANUARY 1, 2021”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Joyce Waddell on them.
- EducationNo documented position found.
- Economy & jobsNo documented position found.
- Roads & infrastructureNo documented position found.
All sources (8)
- 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
- Senator Joyce Waddell: member page (2025-2026 session)
Government record · North Carolina General Assembly · ncleg.gov
- Joyce Davis Waddell '73: UNC Charlotte alumni profile
Other · UNC Charlotte Alumni Association · alumni.charlotte.edu
- Senate Bill 139 (2025-2026 session), as filed: Restore State Emp/Teacher Retiree Med Benefit.
Government record · North Carolina General Assembly · ncleg.gov
- Senate Bill 159 (2025-2026 session), as filed: Elderly Prop. Tax Appreciation Exclusion.
Government record · North Carolina General Assembly · ncleg.gov
- Senate Bill 707 (2025-2026 session), as filed: 25-Year LEO Retirement With Full Benefits.
Government record · North Carolina General Assembly · ncleg.gov
- Senate Bill 908 (2025-2026 session), as filed: Janell Green Smith Maternal Health Acc. Act.
Government record · North Carolina General Assembly · ncleg.gov
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