State
State Representative, 53rd District
- Vote for
- 1
- Term
- 2 years
- Candidates
- 3
- 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
Kevin G. ThurmanDemocratic
No documented position found.
Christopher SessionsLibertarian
No documented position found.
Howard L. Penny, Jr.Republican
- Voted for amendment capping income tax rate at 3.5%.In office
- Voted for the 2026 state budget.In office
Education
Kevin G. ThurmanDemocratic
- Supports quality public education for all.
Christopher SessionsLibertarian
No documented position found.
Howard L. Penny, Jr.Republican
No documented position found.
Health & human services
Kevin G. ThurmanDemocratic
- Supports equal access to health care.
Christopher SessionsLibertarian
No documented position found.
Howard L. Penny, Jr.Republican
- Sponsored a bill offering autism designations on driver's licenses.In office
Government & transparency
Kevin G. ThurmanDemocratic
No documented position found.
Christopher SessionsLibertarian
No documented position found.
Howard L. Penny, Jr.Republican
- Sponsored a law setting upkeep standards for licensed cemeteries.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; 4 issues covered in this race.