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State Representative, 42nd District
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Mike Colvin

Candidate for State Representative, 42nd District

DemocraticIncumbent

Background

Occupation
State representative; licensed funeral director
Lives in
Fayetteville
Campaign website
votemikecolvin.com

State representative for District 42 (Cumberland County), in his first House term. A licensed funeral service professional with Colvin Funeral Homes and Paye Memorial Funeral Establishment and a Duke University graduate; former chairman of the N.C. Democratic Party's 8th Congressional District.

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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%).

    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”
    Representative Mike Colvin: 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”
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Public safety

  • Supports more benefits for veterans and military families.

    Platform Issues | Colvin NC House

    Campaign website · Committee to Elect Mike Colvin · votemikecolvin.com

    “Working to increase incentives and benefits for veterans, active duty service members, and military families.”
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Economy & jobs

Health & human services

  • Supports expanding affordable health care and Medicaid services.

    Platform Issues | Colvin NC House

    Campaign website · Committee to Elect Mike Colvin · votemikecolvin.com

    “Supporting the expansion of Affordable Healthcare, Medicaid Services including preventive care, mental health services, maternal care”
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