State
State Representative, 96th 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.
Public safety
Park InglefieldDemocratic
No documented position found.
Jay AdamsRepublican
- Sponsored lifetime concealed handgun permits.In office
Housing
Park InglefieldDemocratic
No documented position found.
Jay AdamsRepublican
- Sponsored restoring local governments' down-zoning authority.In office
Economy & jobs
Park InglefieldDemocratic
- Supports workforce development, small business and affordable housing.
Jay AdamsRepublican
- Supports cutting red tape and unnecessary regulations for businesses.
Roads & infrastructure
Park InglefieldDemocratic
- Supports investing in infrastructure, mental health and public services.
Jay AdamsRepublican
No documented position found.
Environment & parks
Park InglefieldDemocratic
No documented position found.
Jay AdamsRepublican
- Sponsored a moratorium on certain surface water transfers, enacted.In office
- Sponsored 2026 wildlife law changes, enacted into law.In office
Government & transparency
Park InglefieldDemocratic
- Supports safeguarding voting rights and access to healthcare.
Jay AdamsRepublican
No documented position found.
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