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State Representative, 43rd 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
Janene AcklesDemocratic
No documented position found.
Diane WheatleyRepublican
- Opposes tax increases; backs pro-growth, small-business policies.
- Voted for amendment capping income tax rate at 3.5%.In office
- Voted for the 2026 state budget.In office
Education
Janene AcklesDemocratic
- Pledges to reform North Carolina's private school voucher program.
- Supports more rural classroom funding and competitive teacher pay.
Diane WheatleyRepublican
- Supports expanding school options, including work-based programs.
Economy & jobs
Janene AcklesDemocratic
- Proposes tax incentives for job creation in Cumberland County.
Diane WheatleyRepublican
No documented position found.
Environment & parks
Janene AcklesDemocratic
- Supports stronger water protections and environmental accountability.
Diane WheatleyRepublican
No documented position found.
Health & human services
Janene AcklesDemocratic
- Supports expanding rural health care and strengthening Medicaid.
Diane WheatleyRepublican
- Supports free-market competition to lower health care costs.
- Sponsored a bill expanding access to early dementia diagnosis.In office
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