State
State Senator, 34th 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
Kevin CrutchfieldRepublican
No documented position found.
April CookDemocratic
- Proposes ending sales tax on groceries and diapers.
Public safety
Kevin CrutchfieldRepublican
- Pledges to defend the castle doctrine and gun rights.
- Supports increased pay and resources for first responders.
April CookDemocratic
No documented position found.
Education
Kevin CrutchfieldRepublican
No documented position found.
April CookDemocratic
- Supports restoring income caps on private school vouchers.
- Supports matching neighboring states' teacher starting pay.
Economy & jobs
Kevin CrutchfieldRepublican
- Supports evidence-based economic incentives and small business owners.
April CookDemocratic
- Supports banning algorithmic pricing at grocery stores.
Health & human services
Kevin CrutchfieldRepublican
No documented position found.
April CookDemocratic
- Proposes requiring charity-care screening before medical debt collection.
- Supports enshrining a right to IVF.
Government & transparency
Kevin CrutchfieldRepublican
- Opposes awarding electoral votes before ballots are counted.
April CookDemocratic
No documented position found.
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