The Gist
State Representative, 41st District
Photo of Maria Cervania
Maria CervaniaOfficial portrait — North Carolina General Assembly

Maria Cervania

Candidate for State Representative, 41st District

DemocraticIncumbent

Background

Occupation
State representative; epidemiologist and biostatistician
Lives in
Cary
Campaign website
mariafornc.com

State representative for District 41 (Wake County), in her second House term; elected to the Wake County Board of Commissioners in 2020, its first Asian American/Pacific Islander member. An epidemiologist and biostatistician with a master's degree in public health.

Report

Photo: Official portrait — North Carolina General Assembly

Documented positions

Taxes & budget

  • Voted against amendment capping income tax rate at 3.5%.In office

    Voted No on third reading of Senate Bill 1080, "Lower Taxes for All NC," on May 20, 2026 (the House passed it 73-46). The bill submits a constitutional amendment to voters on November 3, 2026, providing that the maximum tax rate on incomes cannot exceed 3.5% (the current constitutional limit is 7%).

    Representative Maria Cervania: recorded votes, 2025-2026 session

    Government record · North Carolina General Assembly · Roll call 664, May 20, 2026 · ncleg.gov

    “Lower Taxes for All NC. Third Reading”
    Senate Bill 1080 (2025-2026 session), edition 3

    Government record · North Carolina General Assembly · ncleg.gov

    “the maximum tax rate on incomes cannot exceed three and one”
    Report

  • Voted against the 2026 state budget.In office

    Voted No on July 2, 2026, when the House adopted the conference report on Senate Bill 257, the 2026 Appropriations Act (88-21).

    Representative Maria Cervania: recorded votes, 2025-2026 session

    Government record · North Carolina General Assembly · Roll call, July 2, 2026 · ncleg.gov

    “2026 Appropriations Act. R3 Ruled Mat'l C RPT Adoption”
    Report

Public safety

  • Sponsored a bill banning face coverings for law enforcement officers.In office

    First-listed primary sponsor of House Bill 1132 (filed 2026), which would also require officers to be clearly identifiable. Last action: referred to the House Rules Committee, May 4, 2026.

    Representative Maria Cervania: primary-sponsored bills, 2025-2026 session

    Government record · North Carolina General Assembly · HB 1132 · ncleg.gov

    “LEO Facial Coverings and Identifications.”
    House Bill 1132 (2025-2026 session), edition 1

    Government record · North Carolina General Assembly · ncleg.gov

    “to prohibit law enforcement officers from wearing facial coverings and to require law enforcement officers to be clearly identifiable”
    Report

Education

Environment & parks

  • Supports cutting emissions to net zero and protecting farmland.

    Maria Cervania - NC House District 41

    Campaign website · Maria for NC · mariafornc.com

    “Maria will fight for a clean, abundant, and long-term water supply, reductions to net-zero emissions, and protection of our farmland”
    Report

Health & human services

  • Supports expanding behavioral health, crisis and addiction treatment services.

    Maria Cervania - NC House District 41

    Campaign website · Maria for NC · mariafornc.com

    “supporting people who experience health challenges, especially behavioral health, crisis services, and substance use treatment”
    Report

All sources (11)

Positions are summarized from the sources listed and are not inferred from party affiliation. Items marked “Provided by” were published by the candidate's verified campaign or party office under our campaign content standards. See something wrong? Use the Report link beside it, or contact us.