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State Representative, 49th 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
Daran ThomasRepublican
No documented position found.
Cynthia BallDemocratic
- Opposes accelerating tax cuts for the wealthy and corporations.
- Voted against amendment capping income tax rate at 3.5%.In office
- Voted against the 2026 state budget.In office
Education
Daran ThomasRepublican
No documented position found.
Cynthia BallDemocratic
- Opposes expanding vouchers while public schools struggle.
- Sponsored a bill tightening accountability for voucher-funded private schools.In office
Health & human services
Daran ThomasRepublican
No documented position found.
Cynthia BallDemocratic
- Sponsored a bill requiring a nurse in every public school.In office
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