State
State Representative, 117th 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
Chelsea WalshRepublican
- Pledges to fight for lower taxes.
Lynne RussoDemocratic
- Proposes a one-year pause on the local grocery tax.
Education
Chelsea WalshRepublican
- Supports strong schools and vocational education.
Lynne RussoDemocratic
No documented position found.
Housing
Chelsea WalshRepublican
- Supports managing Henderson County's growth responsibly.
Lynne RussoDemocratic
No documented position found.
Roads & infrastructure
Chelsea WalshRepublican
No documented position found.
Lynne RussoDemocratic
- Supports cutting red tape in Helene recovery funding.
Environment & parks
Chelsea WalshRepublican
No documented position found.
Lynne RussoDemocratic
- Opposes data centers that drive up utility bills.
Health & human services
Chelsea WalshRepublican
- Supports combating the opioid epidemic.
- Supports protecting the right to life for the unborn.
Lynne RussoDemocratic
- Proposes Carolina Health Choice, a new public insurance option.
Government & transparency
Chelsea WalshRepublican
No documented position found.
Lynne RussoDemocratic
- Supports restoring local control over zoning decisions.
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; 7 issues covered in this race.