State
State Representative, 64th 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
LeVon BarnesDemocratic
No documented position found.
Dennis RiddellRepublican
- Supports property tax relief for homeowners and seniors.
- Supports eliminating North Carolina's tax on groceries.
- Voted for amendment capping income tax rate at 3.5%.In office
- Voted for the 2026 state budget.In office
Education
LeVon BarnesDemocratic
- Supports fully funding public schools; opposes vouchers.
Dennis RiddellRepublican
No documented position found.
Economy & jobs
LeVon BarnesDemocratic
- Supports capping utility rate hikes and raising the minimum wage.
Dennis RiddellRepublican
No documented position found.
Environment & parks
LeVon BarnesDemocratic
- Supports taxing and regulating data centers.
Dennis RiddellRepublican
No documented position found.
Health & human services
LeVon BarnesDemocratic
- Supports protecting abortion access in state law.
Dennis RiddellRepublican
- Proposes deducting up to $5,000 in prescription costs.
Government & transparency
LeVon BarnesDemocratic
- Supports an independent redistricting commission.
Dennis RiddellRepublican
- Sponsored a resolution applying for an Article V convention.In office
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