State Representative, 8th District · North Carolina 2026 General Election

Cathy Thorne Bynum

Republican

Retired high school math teacher · Fountain

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Supports parental school choice and teacher accountability.
My Vision - Cathy Thorne Bynum
Campaign website · Committee to Elect Cathy Thorne Bynum · cathythornebynum.com
“She believes every child deserves access to high-quality learning and supports parental choice, teacher accountability, and performance-based support.”
Supports secure and enforceable borders.
My Vision - Cathy Thorne Bynum
Campaign website · Committee to Elect Cathy Thorne Bynum · cathythornebynum.com
“Cathy believes in protecting the American Dream by ensuring secure and enforceable borders.”
Supports tax relief for families, retirees and small businesses.
My Vision - Cathy Thorne Bynum
Campaign website · Committee to Elect Cathy Thorne Bynum · cathythornebynum.com
“Cathy will fight for responsible tax reform that eases the burden on working families, retirees, and small businesses”

DemocraticIncumbent

State representative; former nurse · Bethel

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Supports fully funding public schools.
Priorities — Gloristine Brown for NC House
Campaign website · The Committee to Elect Gloristine Brown · gloristinebrown.com
“Gloristine supports legislation to fully fund our public schools”
Supports affordable health care, including abortion rights.
Priorities — Gloristine Brown for NC House
Campaign website · The Committee to Elect Gloristine Brown · gloristinebrown.com
“including mental health care, substance abuse programs and a women's right to choose”
Supported restoring protections for wetlands.
Priorities — Gloristine Brown for NC House
Campaign website · The Committee to Elect Gloristine Brown · gloristinebrown.com
“Gloristine has supported legislation to restore protections to our wetlands and other sensitive ecosystems.”
Sponsored minimum wages for direct care health workers.
House Bill 1045, "Fair Wages in Health Care Act/Funds." (2025-2026 session, as filed)
Government record · North Carolina General Assembly · ncleg.gov
“AN ACT to establish occupational minimum wages for certain direct care and health care support workers”
Sponsored a rural commuter microtransit pilot grant program.
House Bill 1098, "Rural Commuter Microtransit Pilot Grant." (2025-2026 session, as filed)
Government record · North Carolina General Assembly · ncleg.gov
“AN ACT to create a rural commuter microtransit pilot grant program”