State
State Representative, 120th 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
Caleb BrownDemocratic
No documented position found.
Karl GillespieRepublican
- Supports efficient government while keeping taxes low.
Education
Caleb BrownDemocratic
- Opposes public funding for private schools.
Karl GillespieRepublican
- Supports school funding formulas that work for rural schools.
Housing
Caleb BrownDemocratic
No documented position found.
Karl GillespieRepublican
- Sponsored two-business-day deadlines for local development reviews.In office
Economy & jobs
Caleb BrownDemocratic
- Pledges focus on household finances and fully funded schools.
Karl GillespieRepublican
- Sponsored requiring government employers to use E-Verify.In office
Roads & infrastructure
Caleb BrownDemocratic
No documented position found.
Karl GillespieRepublican
- Supports expanding ReConnect and GREAT broadband grants.
Health & human services
Caleb BrownDemocratic
- Supports expanding NC Medicaid and the healthcare workforce.
Karl GillespieRepublican
No documented position found.
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