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State Representative, 90th District

Ken Badgett

Candidate for State Representative, 90th District

Democratic

Background

Occupation
Independent historian; family caregiver
Lives in
Dobson

Dobson resident who describes himself as an independent historian and whose main work has been caring for his grandparents and parents; a Wake Forest University history graduate and Eagle Scout. He lost the 2024 race for this seat to Rep. Sarah Stevens and ran for Surry County commissioner in 1998 and 2022.

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Documented positions

Public safety

  • Supports car-style licensing and registration for firearms.

    Written answer to the Journal-Patriot's 2024 questionnaire; he listed certified training, owner licensing, firearm registration and a voluntary buy-back fund.

    Stevens, Badgett seek 90th N.C. House seat (2024 candidate questionnaire)

    Candidate questionnaire · Wilkes Journal-Patriot · Sep 24, 2024 · journalpatriot.com

    “Mandate the same education and training that is necessary to drive and to own a car for using and owning a firearm of any type”
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Education

Housing

  • Proposes a state tax credit for first-time homebuyers.

    Written answer to the Journal-Patriot's 2024 questionnaire, pairing the credit with a federal first-time buyer credit.

    Stevens, Badgett seek 90th N.C. House seat (2024 candidate questionnaire)

    Candidate questionnaire · Wilkes Journal-Patriot · Sep 24, 2024 · journalpatriot.com

    “the state of North Carolina could allow the same individual or couple to obtain an additional $5,000 tax credit from the state”
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Health & human services

  • Supports health insurance for every North Carolinian.

    Written answer to the Wilkes Journal-Patriot's 2024 candidate questionnaire, from his previous run for this seat.

    Stevens, Badgett seek 90th N.C. House seat (2024 candidate questionnaire)

    Candidate questionnaire · Wilkes Journal-Patriot · Sep 24, 2024 · journalpatriot.com

    “Provide health insurance for every individual in North Carolina, with options for private or public coverage.”
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Courts & justice

  • Supports legalizing medical and adult recreational marijuana.

    Written answer to the Journal-Patriot's 2024 questionnaire; he also supports medical use and suggested Virginia's laws as a model.

    Stevens, Badgett seek 90th N.C. House seat (2024 candidate questionnaire)

    Candidate questionnaire · Wilkes Journal-Patriot · Sep 24, 2024 · journalpatriot.com

    “I support the legalization of the possession of small amounts of marijuana for adult recreational use.”
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Other issues in this race

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

  • Taxes & budgetNo documented position found.
  • Economy & jobsNo documented position found.

All sources (5)

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