State
State Representative, 8th 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
Cathy Thorne BynumRepublican
- Supports tax relief for families, retirees and small businesses.
Gloristine BrownDemocratic
No documented position found.
Public safety
Cathy Thorne BynumRepublican
- Supports secure and enforceable borders.
Gloristine BrownDemocratic
No documented position found.
Education
Cathy Thorne BynumRepublican
- Supports parental school choice and teacher accountability.
Gloristine BrownDemocratic
- Supports fully funding public schools.
Roads & infrastructure
Cathy Thorne BynumRepublican
No documented position found.
Gloristine BrownDemocratic
- Sponsored a rural commuter microtransit pilot grant program.In office
Environment & parks
Cathy Thorne BynumRepublican
No documented position found.
Gloristine BrownDemocratic
- Supported restoring protections for wetlands.
Health & human services
Cathy Thorne BynumRepublican
No documented position found.
Gloristine BrownDemocratic
- Supports affordable health care, including abortion rights.
- Sponsored minimum wages for direct care health workers.In office
Challengers are listed first and incumbents last; otherwise candidates appear in ballot order. The Gist does not rank, rate or endorse candidates. Only positions backed by a cited source are shown; 6 issues covered in this race.