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State Representative, 7th 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.
Education
Cory ThorntonRepublican
No documented position found.
Mark SpeedDemocratic
- Supports public school funding and lower taxes for working families.
Economy & jobs
Cory ThorntonRepublican
- Supports apprenticeships to address skilled labor shortages.
Mark SpeedDemocratic
No documented position found.
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