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State Representative, 117th District
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Lynne Russo

Candidate for State Representative, 117th District

Democratic

Background

Campaign website
lynnerussofornc.com

Henderson County resident who moved to western North Carolina after a breast cancer diagnosis and caring for her late father; after Hurricane Helene she made videos sharing recovery and FEMA information with neighbors.

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Photo: Campaign photo — lynnerussofornc.com

Documented positions

Taxes & budget

  • Proposes a one-year pause on the local grocery tax.

    Lynne Russo's Priorities — Lynne Russo for NC House

    Campaign website · Lynne Russo for NC House · lynnerussofornc.com

    “Launch the Grocery Tax Relief Plan, a one-year pause on the 2% local grocery tax, with the state backfilling counties”
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Roads & infrastructure

Environment & parks

  • Opposes data centers that drive up utility bills.

    Lynne Russo's Priorities — Lynne Russo for NC House

    Campaign website · Lynne Russo for NC House · lynnerussofornc.com

    “Stand up for affordable power and Western North Carolina families, not corporate data centers and other projects that drive up energy demand and utility bills.”
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Health & human services

  • Proposes Carolina Health Choice, a new public insurance option.

    Lynne Russo's Priorities — Lynne Russo for NC House

    Campaign website · Lynne Russo for NC House · lynnerussofornc.com

    “Launch Carolina Health Choice, a new affordable health insurance option for North Carolinians without coverage at work”
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Government & transparency

Other issues in this race

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

  • EducationNo documented position found.
  • HousingNo documented position found.

All sources (4)

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