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State Representative, 74th 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

  • Amy Taylor NorthDemocratic

    No documented position found.

  • Jeff ZengerRepublican

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

Public safety

  • Amy Taylor NorthDemocratic

    No documented position found.

  • Jeff ZengerRepublican

    • Supports funding and civil service protections for police, firefighters.
    • Sponsored a bill protecting under-16 users from harmful social media.In office

Education

  • Amy Taylor NorthDemocratic

    • Supports raising teacher pay.
    • Opposes private school vouchers that divert public school funds.
  • Jeff ZengerRepublican

    No documented position found.

Economy & jobs

  • Amy Taylor NorthDemocratic

    • Supports fairer taxes and incentives for small businesses.
  • Jeff ZengerRepublican

    • Sponsored a law recognizing neighboring states' occupational licenses.In office

Environment & parks

Health & human services

  • Amy Taylor NorthDemocratic

    • Supports protecting Medicaid and controlling prescription costs.
  • Jeff ZengerRepublican

    • Supports health reforms expanding choice and price transparency.

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; 6 issues covered in this race.