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State Representative, 54th District
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Robert T. Reives II

Candidate for State Representative, 54th District

DemocraticIncumbent

Background

Occupation
State representative (House Democratic Leader); attorney
Campaign website
reivesforhouse.com

House Democratic Leader; state representative since 2014, representing District 54 (Chatham County and part of Randolph County). A partner in the law firm Wilson & Reives, a certified mediator and a former Lee County assistant district attorney.

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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 Robert T. Reives II: 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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Education

Housing

  • Sponsored a bill cracking down on fraudulent property deeds.In office

    First-listed primary sponsor of House Bill 360, the Homeowner Protection Act (2025). Last action: referred to the Judiciary 2 Committee, March 12, 2025.

    Representative Robert T. Reives II: primary-sponsored bills, 2025-2026 session

    Government record · North Carolina General Assembly · HB 360 · ncleg.gov

    “Homeowner Protection Act.”
    House Bill 360 (2025-2026 session), edition 1

    Government record · North Carolina General Assembly · ncleg.gov

    “to create additional criminal penalties for certain fraudulent instruments; to establish a form of expedited relief for victims of a fraudulent instrument”
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