State
State Representative, 65th 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
Seth WoodallRepublican
No documented position found.
Gavin McGaugheyDemocratic
- Supports raising the corporate tax rate to 5 percent.
Public safety
Seth WoodallRepublican
- Supports resources and equipment for law enforcement.
- Supports Second Amendment rights.
Gavin McGaugheyDemocratic
No documented position found.
Education
Seth WoodallRepublican
- Supports raising teacher pay and funding classroom supplies.
Gavin McGaugheyDemocratic
- Proposes a $55,000 starting salary for new teachers.
Housing
Seth WoodallRepublican
No documented position found.
Gavin McGaugheyDemocratic
- Supports limiting corporate purchases of single-family homes.
Economy & jobs
Seth WoodallRepublican
- Supports strengthening community colleges and workforce training.
Gavin McGaugheyDemocratic
No documented position found.
Environment & parks
Seth WoodallRepublican
No documented position found.
Gavin McGaugheyDemocratic
- Supports state monitoring and regulation of data centers.
Health & human services
Seth WoodallRepublican
No documented position found.
Gavin McGaugheyDemocratic
- Supports a state public health insurance option.
Government & transparency
Seth WoodallRepublican
- Supports secure, transparent and lawful elections.
Gavin McGaugheyDemocratic
No documented position found.
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; 8 issues covered in this race.