Lynne Russo
Candidate for State Representative, 117th District
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.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Proposes a one-year pause on the local grocery tax.
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“Launch the Grocery Tax Relief Plan, a one-year pause on the 2% local grocery tax, with the state backfilling counties”
Roads & infrastructure
Supports cutting red tape in Helene recovery funding.
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“Cut through red tape so funding reaches people faster”
Environment & parks
Opposes data centers that drive up utility bills.
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“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.”
Health & human services
Proposes Carolina Health Choice, a new public insurance option.
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“Launch Carolina Health Choice, a new affordable health insurance option for North Carolinians without coverage at work”
Government & transparency
Supports restoring local control over zoning decisions.
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“Restore local control so communities can make their own zoning and development decisions”
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)
- 2026 General Election Candidate Listing (Henderson 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
- About Lynne Russo – NC 117 Candidate — Lynne Russo for NC House
Campaign website · Lynne Russo for NC House · lynnerussofornc.com
- Lynne Russo's Priorities — Lynne Russo for NC House
Campaign website · Lynne Russo for NC House · lynnerussofornc.com
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