State

State Representative, 59th 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.

Candidates Compare by issue

Elma Hairston

Democratic

Small business owner; nonprofit executive · Jamestown

The gist

Supports mortgage assistance and rent stabilization.
Supports fair wages that provide long-term stability.
Supports affordable care with early intervention and shorter waits.
Supports preparing students for college, apprenticeships and trades.
Proposes a public legislative report card on decisions.

More about Elma

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Supports mortgage assistance and rent stabilization.
Elma Hairston for North Carolina
Campaign website · Campaign to Elect Dr. Elma Hairston · elmahairstonfornc.com
“Safe, stable homes supported by mortgage assistance and rent stabilization.”
Supports fair wages that provide long-term stability.
Elma Hairston for North Carolina
Campaign website · Campaign to Elect Dr. Elma Hairston · elmahairstonfornc.com
“From surviving to thriving, pay that supports long-term stability.”
Supports affordable care with early intervention and shorter waits.
Elma Hairston for North Carolina
Campaign website · Campaign to Elect Dr. Elma Hairston · elmahairstonfornc.com
“Evidence-based care, early intervention, and shorter wait times.”
Supports preparing students for college, apprenticeships and trades.
Elma Hairston for North Carolina
Campaign website · Campaign to Elect Dr. Elma Hairston · elmahairstonfornc.com
“Preparing students for college, apprenticeships, and skilled trades.”
Proposes a public legislative report card on decisions.
Elma Hairston for North Carolina
Campaign website · Campaign to Elect Dr. Elma Hairston · elmahairstonfornc.com
“A transparent view of decisions that impact everyday lives.”

Alan Branson

RepublicanIncumbent

State representative; Stout Trucking, Inc. · Julian

The gist

Sponsored a bill banning booting of commercial trucks.In office
Sponsored a bill offering DMV licensing materials in more languages.In office
Voted for amendment capping income tax rate at 3.5%.In office
Voted for the 2026 state budget.In office

In office = from the candidate's own official statements or legislation as an officeholder, not their campaign.

More about Alan

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Sponsored a bill banning booting of commercial trucks.
Representative Alan Branson: primary-sponsored bills, 2025-2026 session
Government record · North Carolina General Assembly · HB 472 · ncleg.gov
“Commercial Vehicle & Cargo Protection.”
House Bill 472 (2025-2026 session), edition 1
Government record · North Carolina General Assembly · ncleg.gov
“A commercial motor vehicle shall not be immobilized using a device such as a boot”
Sponsored a bill offering DMV licensing materials in more languages.
Representative Alan Branson: primary-sponsored bills, 2025-2026 session
Government record · North Carolina General Assembly · HB 371 · ncleg.gov
“DMV Materials in Additional Languages.”
House Bill 371 (2025-2026 session), edition 1
Government record · North Carolina General Assembly · ncleg.gov
“to provide materials required for licensure in additional languages”
Voted for amendment capping income tax rate at 3.5%.
Senate Bill 1080 (2025-2026 session), edition 3
Government record · North Carolina General Assembly · ncleg.gov
“the maximum tax rate on incomes cannot exceed three and one”
Representative Alan Branson: recorded votes, 2025-2026 session
Government record · North Carolina General Assembly · Roll call 664, May 20, 2026 · ncleg.gov
“Lower Taxes for All NC. Third Reading”
Voted for the 2026 state budget.
Representative Alan Branson: recorded votes, 2025-2026 session
Government record · North Carolina General Assembly · Roll call, July 2, 2026 · ncleg.gov
“2026 Appropriations Act. R3 Ruled Mat'l C RPT Adoption”

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