State

State Representative, 6th 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.

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Tony Spears

Democratic

Bunnlevel

The gist

Supports more school funding and teacher pay raises.
Supports fair district maps and ballot access.
Supports expanding safe, affordable housing in Harnett County.
Supports local businesses and economic growth.

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Supports more school funding and teacher pay raises.
Tony Spears for NC House District 6
Campaign website · Tony Spears for NC House District 6 · tonyspears4nchouse.wixsite.com
“Support our schools with adequate funding, advocate for teacher pay increases”
Supports fair district maps and ballot access.
Tony Spears for NC House District 6
Campaign website · Tony Spears for NC House District 6 · tonyspears4nchouse.wixsite.com
“Protect access to the ballot, ensure fair district maps, and maintain transparent elections.”
Supports expanding safe, affordable housing in Harnett County.
Tony Spears for NC House District 6
Campaign website · Tony Spears for NC House District 6 · tonyspears4nchouse.wixsite.com
“Increase access to safe, affordable housing options and support initiatives that address housing needs in Harnett County.”
Supports local businesses and economic growth.
Tony Spears for NC House District 6
Campaign website · Tony Spears for NC House District 6 · tonyspears4nchouse.wixsite.com
“Foster economic growth, support local businesses, and create opportunities for residents to thrive.”

Joe Pike

RepublicanIncumbent

Business owner · Sanford

The gist

Sponsored special plates for drivers with revoked licenses.In office
Sponsored repealing North Carolina's certificate of need laws.In office
Sponsored removing the ban on concealed carry without a permit.In office

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

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Sponsored special plates for drivers with revoked licenses.
House Bill 853, "Special License Plate After Revocation." (2025-2026 session, as filed)
Government record · North Carolina General Assembly · ncleg.gov
“AN ACT to require persons whose licenses have been revoked to have a special license plate of a different color”
Sponsored repealing North Carolina's certificate of need laws.
House Bill 455, "Repeal Certificate of Need Laws." (2025-2026 session, as filed)
Government record · North Carolina General Assembly · ncleg.gov
“AN ACT repealing north carolina's certificate of need laws”
Sponsored removing the ban on concealed carry without a permit.
House Bill 1108, "Const. Amend./Permitless Carry." (2025-2026 session, as filed)
Government record · North Carolina General Assembly · ncleg.gov
“BY REMOVING THE PROHIBITION OF CONCEALED CARRY AND TO UPHOLD THE RIGHT TO KEEP AND BEAR ARMS”

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