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State Representative, 81st 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.

Health & human services

  • Dylan R. TuckerDemocratic

    No documented position found.

  • Larry W. PottsRepublican

    • Sponsored healthcare workforce reforms enacted in 2025.In office
    • Sponsored the 2026 Medicaid and health budget adjustments law.In office
    • Sponsored limits on AI in healthcare billing and claims.In office
    • Sponsored limits on adding new childhood vaccine requirements.In office
    • Sponsored allowing newborn safety devices in qualified establishments.In office

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