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State Representative, 9th District
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Shay Micco

Candidate for State Representative, 9th District

Democratic

Background

Occupation
Nurse

A nurse. She was the only Democrat on the May 19, 2026 primary ballot for the 9th District.

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Photo: Campaign photo — submitted by the candidate to VOTE411

Documented positions

Taxes & budget

Public safety

  • Calls Flock surveillance cameras, marketed to help police investigations, an invasion of privacy.

    Wagner, Micco discuss policy, concerns at town hall

    News coverage · New Castle News · Sep 19, 2026 · Full sentence: "Micco believes Flock cameras, which are marketed to help law enforcement with investigations and evidence, are an invasion of privacy and can be used for nefarious purposes." · ncnewsonline.com

    “Micco believes … are an invasion of privacy and can be used for nefarious purposes.”
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Economy & jobs

  • Wants more trade jobs in the district so students have options to stay after graduating.

    Wagner, Micco discuss policy, concerns at town hall

    News coverage · New Castle News · Sep 19, 2026 · Full sentence: "...while Micco said she wants to create more trade jobs in the district to give options for students to stay following graduation." · ncnewsonline.com

    “Micco said she wants to create … trade jobs in the district to give options for students to stay following graduation.”
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Roads & infrastructure

  • Supports more state and federal rules on data centers to protect residents' quality of life and privacy.

    Wagner, Micco discuss policy, concerns at town hall

    News coverage · New Castle News · Sep 19, 2026 · Full sentence: "Both believe there needs to be more federal and state guidelines and regulations on data centers to protect residents’ quality of life and privacy." · ncnewsonline.com

    “Both believe there needs to be … federal and state guidelines and regulations on data centers to protect residents’ quality of life and privacy.”
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Health & human services

  • Supports a Medicare-for-all system and says healthcare needs new policies.

    Wagner, Micco discuss policy, concerns at town hall

    News coverage · New Castle News · Sep 19, 2026 · Full sentence: "Both candidates believe there should be a Medicare-for-all system that provides accessible and affordable healthcare for everyone." · ncnewsonline.com

    “Both candidates believe there should be a … that provides accessible and affordable healthcare for everyone. … Healthcare as a whole needs new policies.”
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Government & transparency

  • Plans to hold town halls and says elected officials should be accountable for unethical or illegal conduct.

    Wagner, Micco discuss policy, concerns at town hall

    News coverage · New Castle News · Sep 19, 2026 · Full sentence: "She wants to hold town halls to bring people of all backgrounds together and hear each other out." · ncnewsonline.com

    “She wants to hold town halls to bring people of all … together and hear each other out. … Both candidates said they want to hold elected officials accountable for any unethical or illegal behavior.”
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Other issues in this race

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

  • EducationNo documented position found.

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