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State Representative, 70th District

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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

  • William (Bill) McCaskillDemocratic

    • Pledges to pass balanced state budgets on time.
  • Brian BiggsRepublican

    • Voted for amendment capping income tax rate at 3.5%.In office
    • Voted for the 2026 state budget.In office

Public safety

Education

  • William (Bill) McCaskillDemocratic

    • Supports fully funding public schools and raising teacher pay.
  • Brian BiggsRepublican

    • Sponsored a bill providing free school breakfast to all students.In office

Economy & jobs

Government & transparency

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