State
State Representative, 83rd 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
Johnnie JonesDemocratic
No documented position found.
Grant CampbellRepublican
- Sponsored raising the disabled veteran property tax exclusion.In office
Public safety
Johnnie JonesDemocratic
No documented position found.
Grant CampbellRepublican
- Supports tougher penalties for assaulting law enforcement officers.
Education
Johnnie JonesDemocratic
- Opposes private school vouchers.
- Pledges full funding and pay for schools and staff.
Grant CampbellRepublican
- Supports school choice, including Opportunity Scholarships.
- Supports higher teacher pay tied to performance measures.
- Sponsored UNC tuition discounts for military tuition-assistance students.In office
Economy & jobs
Johnnie JonesDemocratic
- Supports workers' right to negotiate wages and healthcare.
Grant CampbellRepublican
- Supports withholding incentives from businesses that miss commitments.
Environment & parks
Johnnie JonesDemocratic
- Proposes environmental surveys before any data center construction.
Grant CampbellRepublican
No documented position found.
Health & human services
Johnnie JonesDemocratic
No documented position found.
Grant CampbellRepublican
- Supports expanding medical and nursing school enrollment.
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