State
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.
Taxes & budget
Ken BadgettDemocratic
No documented position found.
Dan KigerRepublican
- Voted for the 2026 Appropriations Act conference report.In office
Public safety
Ken BadgettDemocratic
- Supports car-style licensing and registration for firearms.
Dan KigerRepublican
- Voted to override the NC Border Protection Act veto.In office
Education
Ken BadgettDemocratic
- Supports eliminating private school vouchers.
Dan KigerRepublican
- Supports education and safe schools.
- Voted to override the veto of a public-school DEI ban.In office
Housing
Ken BadgettDemocratic
- Proposes a state tax credit for first-time homebuyers.
Dan KigerRepublican
No documented position found.
Economy & jobs
Ken BadgettDemocratic
No documented position found.
Dan KigerRepublican
- Pledges to bring jobs and development to Wilkes and Surry.
- Supports government that helps rather than hinders small business.
Health & human services
Ken BadgettDemocratic
- Supports health insurance for every North Carolinian.
Dan KigerRepublican
No documented position found.
Courts & justice
Ken BadgettDemocratic
- Supports legalizing medical and adult recreational marijuana.
Dan KigerRepublican
No documented position found.
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