State
State Representative, 46th 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
Brittany NewtonDemocratic
- Opposes corporate tax giveaways; prioritizes working families.
Brenden H. JonesRepublican
- Voted for amendment capping income tax rate at 3.5%.In office
- Voted for the 2026 state budget.In office
Public safety
Brittany NewtonDemocratic
No documented position found.
Brenden H. JonesRepublican
- Supports requiring sheriffs to cooperate fully with immigration authorities.
- Supports tougher penalties for assaults on law enforcement.
Education
Brittany NewtonDemocratic
- Supports competitive teacher pay and fair rural school funding.
Brenden H. JonesRepublican
No documented position found.
Economy & jobs
Brittany NewtonDemocratic
- Supports raising wages and lowering everyday costs.
Brenden H. JonesRepublican
No documented position found.
Health & human services
Brittany NewtonDemocratic
- Supports keeping rural hospitals open and recruiting doctors.
- Supports funding local VA clinics and community care.
Brenden H. JonesRepublican
No documented position found.
Government & transparency
Brittany NewtonDemocratic
No documented position found.
Brenden H. JonesRepublican
- Sponsored a bill ending DEI initiatives in state government.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.