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State Representative, 90th 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.

Candidates Compare by issue

Ken Badgett

Democratic

Independent historian; family caregiver · Dobson

The gist

Supports health insurance for every North Carolinian.
Supports eliminating private school vouchers.
Supports car-style licensing and registration for firearms.
Supports legalizing medical and adult recreational marijuana.
Proposes a state tax credit for first-time homebuyers.

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Supports health insurance for every North Carolinian.
Stevens, Badgett seek 90th N.C. House seat (2024 candidate questionnaire)
Candidate questionnaire · Wilkes Journal-Patriot · Sep 24, 2024 · journalpatriot.com
“Provide health insurance for every individual in North Carolina, with options for private or public coverage.”
Supports eliminating private school vouchers.
Stevens, Badgett seek 90th N.C. House seat (2024 candidate questionnaire)
Candidate questionnaire · Wilkes Journal-Patriot · Sep 24, 2024 · journalpatriot.com
“Eliminate private school vouchers for K-12 education.”
Supports car-style licensing and registration for firearms.
Stevens, Badgett seek 90th N.C. House seat (2024 candidate questionnaire)
Candidate questionnaire · Wilkes Journal-Patriot · Sep 24, 2024 · journalpatriot.com
“Mandate the same education and training that is necessary to drive and to own a car for using and owning a firearm of any type”
Supports legalizing medical and adult recreational marijuana.
Stevens, Badgett seek 90th N.C. House seat (2024 candidate questionnaire)
Candidate questionnaire · Wilkes Journal-Patriot · Sep 24, 2024 · journalpatriot.com
“I support the legalization of the possession of small amounts of marijuana for adult recreational use.”
Proposes a state tax credit for first-time homebuyers.
Stevens, Badgett seek 90th N.C. House seat (2024 candidate questionnaire)
Candidate questionnaire · Wilkes Journal-Patriot · Sep 24, 2024 · journalpatriot.com
“the state of North Carolina could allow the same individual or couple to obtain an additional $5,000 tax credit from the state”

Dan Kiger

RepublicanIncumbent

State representative; retired state trooper · State Road

The gist

Pledges to bring jobs and development to Wilkes and Surry.
Supports government that helps rather than hinders small business.
Supports education and safe schools.
Voted to override the NC Border Protection Act veto.In office
Voted to override the veto of a public-school DEI ban.In office
Voted for the 2026 Appropriations Act conference report.In office

In office = from the candidate's own official statements or legislation as an officeholder, not their campaign.

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Pledges to bring jobs and development to Wilkes and Surry.
3 House candidates square off in GOP primary
News coverage · Wilkes Journal-Patriot · Feb 25, 2026 · journalpatriot.com
“he would work to bring jobs and other economic development to Wilkes and Surry counties”
Supports government that helps rather than hinders small business.
3 House candidates square off in GOP primary
News coverage · Wilkes Journal-Patriot · Feb 25, 2026 · journalpatriot.com
“government should support and not be a hindrance to small business”
Supports education and safe schools.
3 House candidates square off in GOP primary
News coverage · Wilkes Journal-Patriot · Feb 25, 2026 · journalpatriot.com
“believes in strong support of education, including having safe schools”
Voted to override the NC Border Protection Act veto.
Representative Dan Kiger, recorded votes, 2025-2026 session
Government record · North Carolina General Assembly · ncleg.gov
“North Carolina Border Protection Act. Veto Override”
Voted to override the veto of a public-school DEI ban.
Representative Dan Kiger, recorded votes, 2025-2026 session
Government record · North Carolina General Assembly · ncleg.gov
“Eliminating "Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)" in Public Education. Veto Override”
Voted for the 2026 Appropriations Act conference report.
Representative Dan Kiger, recorded votes, 2025-2026 session
Government record · North Carolina General Assembly · ncleg.gov
“2026 Appropriations Act”

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