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State Senator, 40th District
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Joyce Waddell

Candidate for State Senator, 40th District

DemocraticIncumbent

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.

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Photo: Official portrait — North Carolina General Assembly

Documented positions

Taxes & budget

Public safety

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.").

    Senate 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.”
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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.

    Senate 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”
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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)

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