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State Representative, 71st 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

  • Mathew MenaGreen

    No documented position found.

  • Kanika BrownDemocratic

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

Housing

  • Mathew MenaGreen

    No documented position found.

  • Kanika BrownDemocratic

    • Supports incentives for building affordable housing.

Economy & jobs

  • Mathew MenaGreen

    No documented position found.

  • Kanika BrownDemocratic

    • Supports a higher minimum wage and repealing right-to-work.

Environment & parks

  • Mathew MenaGreen

    No documented position found.

  • Kanika BrownDemocratic

    • Sponsored a bill creating a beverage container deposit program.In office

Health & human services

  • Mathew MenaGreen

    No documented position found.

  • Kanika BrownDemocratic

    • Supports leaving abortion decisions to patients and doctors.

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State Representative, 71st District · North Carolina 2026 General Election · The Gist