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State Senator, 15th District
- Vote for
- 1
- Term
- 2 years
- Candidates
- 2
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: A state senator votes on North Carolina laws and the state budget in the General Assembly.
Public safety
David BankertRepublican
No documented position found.
Jay J. ChaudhuriDemocratic
- Supports universal background checks and extreme risk orders.
- Sponsored a ban on ghost guns and undetectable firearms.In office
Education
David BankertRepublican
- Supports academic fundamentals in schools and protecting children.
Jay J. ChaudhuriDemocratic
- Supports funding smaller class sizes in kindergarten through third grade.
Economy & jobs
David BankertRepublican
- Supports bringing manufacturing back to North Carolina.
Jay J. ChaudhuriDemocratic
- Sponsored matching grants to expand child care capacity.In office
Health & human services
David BankertRepublican
No documented position found.
Jay J. ChaudhuriDemocratic
- Opposed the 2023 law banning most abortions after 12 weeks.
Government & transparency
David BankertRepublican
- Supports transparency and accountability in government.
- Supports measures to restore trust in voting systems.
Jay J. ChaudhuriDemocratic
No documented position found.
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