State
State Representative, 82nd 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
Chris BishoppDemocratic
No documented position found.
Brian EchevarriaRepublican
- Opposes annual taxes on personal vehicles and unneeded permits.
- Sponsored a constitutional amendment requiring a property tax levy limit.In office
Public safety
Chris BishoppDemocratic
No documented position found.
Brian EchevarriaRepublican
- Sponsored the Second Amendment Protection Act.In office
Education
Chris BishoppDemocratic
- Supports investing in teachers, classrooms and career-technical education.
- Opposes the unchecked expansion of school voucher programs.
Brian EchevarriaRepublican
- Supports parents directing their children's education and healthcare.
Housing
Chris BishoppDemocratic
- Supports protecting homeowners from being priced out.
Brian EchevarriaRepublican
No documented position found.
Health & human services
Chris BishoppDemocratic
- Supports protecting expanded coverage and behavioral health access.
Brian EchevarriaRepublican
No documented position found.
Government & transparency
Chris BishoppDemocratic
No documented position found.
Brian EchevarriaRepublican
- Sponsored a North Carolina Religious Freedom Restoration Act.In office
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