State
State Representative, 115th District
- Vote for
- 1
- Term
- 2 years
- Candidates
- 2
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: A state representative votes on North Carolina laws and the state budget in the North Carolina House of Representatives.
Taxes & budget
Anthony J. PenlandRepublican
- Pledges to serve as a fiscal conservative.
Lindsey PratherDemocratic
No documented position found.
Public safety
Anthony J. PenlandRepublican
- Supports funding for first responders and volunteer groups.
Lindsey PratherDemocratic
No documented position found.
Education
Anthony J. PenlandRepublican
No documented position found.
Lindsey PratherDemocratic
- Sponsored accountability and reporting rules for voucher schools.In office
Economy & jobs
Anthony J. PenlandRepublican
No documented position found.
Lindsey PratherDemocratic
- Sponsored a state minimum wage indexed to inflation.In office
Roads & infrastructure
Anthony J. PenlandRepublican
- Supports funding to repair Helene-damaged schools and roads.
- Supports investing in preventative infrastructure.
Lindsey PratherDemocratic
- Sponsored funds for unmet Hurricane Helene recovery needs.In office
Environment & parks
Anthony J. PenlandRepublican
No documented position found.
Lindsey PratherDemocratic
- Supports funding to protect roads and manage stormwater.
- Sponsored data center rules to protect ratepayers and water.In office
Challengers are listed first and incumbents last; otherwise candidates appear in ballot order. The Gist does not rank, rate or endorse candidates. Only positions backed by a cited source are shown; 6 issues covered in this race.