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State Senator, 31st 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.
Taxes & budget
Andy BowlineDemocratic
- Proposes expanding property tax relief for moderate-income homeowners.
- Opposes phasing the corporate income tax down to zero.
Dana Caudill JonesRepublican
- Supports a constitutional amendment limiting property-tax increases.
- Sponsored a state income tax deduction for tips.In office
Public safety
Andy BowlineDemocratic
No documented position found.
Dana Caudill JonesRepublican
- Supports ending cashless bail for violent, repeat offenders.
Education
Andy BowlineDemocratic
- Proposes audits and test reporting for voucher schools.
Dana Caudill JonesRepublican
- Sponsored requiring school policies on artificial intelligence use.In office
Roads & infrastructure
Andy BowlineDemocratic
- Proposes a separate electric rate class for data centers.
Dana Caudill JonesRepublican
No documented position found.
Health & human services
Andy BowlineDemocratic
- Supports repealing the abortion law's 72-hour visit requirement.
Dana Caudill JonesRepublican
- Supports Medicaid work requirements and eligibility checks.
- Sponsored letting pharmacists test and treat some illnesses.In office
Government & transparency
Andy BowlineDemocratic
- Supports an independent redistricting commission on the ballot.
Dana Caudill JonesRepublican
No documented position found.
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