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State Representative, 78th 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
Matt HolwayDemocratic
No documented position found.
Neal JacksonRepublican
- Voted for amendment capping income tax rate at 3.5%.In office
- Voted for the 2026 state budget.In office
Public safety
Matt HolwayDemocratic
- Supports setting rules before surveillance cameras are activated.
Neal JacksonRepublican
No documented position found.
Education
Matt HolwayDemocratic
- Supports keeping public school money in public schools.
Neal JacksonRepublican
- Supports school choice across public, charter and private options.
- Sponsored the law opting into the federal scholarship tax credit.In office
Environment & parks
Matt HolwayDemocratic
- Supports funding state agencies to guard resources against data centers.
Neal JacksonRepublican
No documented position found.
Health & human services
Matt HolwayDemocratic
- Supports health care access through the ACA, Medicaid and Medicare.
Neal JacksonRepublican
- Opposes abortion.
Government & transparency
Matt HolwayDemocratic
- Opposes limits on mail-in and early voting.
Neal JacksonRepublican
- Sponsored a bill shortening early voting outside general elections.In office
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