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State Representative, 47th 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

  • Eshonda HooperDemocratic

    No documented position found.

  • John L. LoweryRepublican

    • Voted for amendment capping income tax rate at 3.5%.In office
    • Voted for the 2026 state budget.In office

Education

  • Eshonda HooperDemocratic

    No documented position found.

  • John L. LoweryRepublican

    • Voted to override veto of federal scholarship tax credit opt-in.In office

Roads & infrastructure

  • Eshonda HooperDemocratic

    No documented position found.

  • John L. LoweryRepublican

    • Supports stronger schools, law enforcement, roads and broadband.

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; 3 issues covered in this race.