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State Representative, 80th 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
JacQuez JohnsonDemocratic
No documented position found.
Sam WatfordRepublican
- Voted for amendment capping income tax rate at 3.5%.In office
- Voted for the 2026 state budget.In office
Roads & infrastructure
JacQuez JohnsonDemocratic
No documented position found.
Sam WatfordRepublican
- Sponsored a law updating underground utility damage-prevention rules.In office
Government & transparency
JacQuez JohnsonDemocratic
No documented position found.
Sam WatfordRepublican
- Sponsored an amendment limiting the length of legislative sessions.In office
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