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State Representative, 55th District

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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.

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Clancy BaucomCampaign photo — electclancybaucom.com

Clancy Baucom

Republican

Union County commissioner; nursery owner and farmer · Marshville

The gist

  • Supports voter ID and signature verification.
  • Supports lower taxes, fewer regulations and less wasteful spending.
  • Opposes foreign adversary ownership of North Carolina farmland.
  • Supports Second Amendment rights.
  • Opposes abortion; supports pregnant women in crisis.
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  1. Supports voter ID and signature verification.

    Clancy Baucom for NC House

    Campaign website · Elect Clancy Baucom · electclancybaucom.com

    “I support voter ID and signature verification, transparent processes, and common-sense reforms that ensure fair, honest elections across North Carolina.”
  2. Supports lower taxes, fewer regulations and less wasteful spending.

    Clancy Baucom for NC House

    Campaign website · Elect Clancy Baucom · electclancybaucom.com

    “I support eliminating excessive regulations, lowering taxes, and cutting wasteful spending to foster economic growth and fiscal responsibility.”
  3. Opposes foreign adversary ownership of North Carolina farmland.

    Clancy Baucom for NC House

    Campaign website · Elect Clancy Baucom · electclancybaucom.com

    “After I'm elected, I'll work to protect our farmland from getting into the hands of foreign adversaries.”
  4. Supports Second Amendment rights.

    Clancy Baucom for NC House

    Campaign website · Elect Clancy Baucom · electclancybaucom.com

    “I am a proud gun owner and will continue to support our Second Amendment rights.”
  5. Opposes abortion; supports pregnant women in crisis.

    Clancy Baucom for NC House

    Campaign website · Elect Clancy Baucom · electclancybaucom.com

    “I will always stand for the unborn and support pregnant women in crisis.”
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John J. Kirkpatrick IVOfficial photo — Union County Public Schools

John J. Kirkpatrick IV

Democratic

Union County Board of Education member · Monroe

The gist

  • Supports improving education for every student, whatever their circumstances.
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  1. Supports improving education for every student, whatever their circumstances.

    Board Members | Union County Public Schools

    Government record · Union County Public Schools · ucpsnc.org

    “To help enhance the quality of education for all students, no matter their social status or challenges.”

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