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State Representative, 97th District

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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

  • Greg McBrydeDemocratic

    No documented position found.

  • Heather RhyneRepublican

    • Sponsored banning unauthorized public camping or sleeping.In office

Education

  • Greg McBrydeDemocratic

    No documented position found.

  • Heather RhyneRepublican

    • Sponsored a pilot on attendance systems to cut chronic absenteeism.In office

Health & human services

  • Greg McBrydeDemocratic

    No documented position found.

  • Heather RhyneRepublican

    • Sponsored limits on pharmacy benefits managers' spread pricing.In office
    • Sponsored physical therapy practice law changes, enacted in 2026.In office

Government & transparency

  • Greg McBrydeDemocratic

    • Supports prioritizing citizens over corporate interests.
  • Heather RhyneRepublican

    No documented position found.

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