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State Senator, 37th District

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Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: A state senator votes on North Carolina laws and the state budget in the General Assembly.

Photo of Raygan J. Angel
Raygan J. AngelCampaign photo — rayganfornc.com

Raygan J. Angel

Democratic

Law student · Mooresville

The gist

  • Supports raising North Carolina's minimum wage.
  • Supports electing judges who see fair maps as required.
  • Supports fully funding public schools.
  • Supports holding polluters accountable and investing in cleaner energy.
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  1. Supports raising North Carolina's minimum wage.

    Issues: Raygan for NC

    Campaign website · Raygan for NC · rayganfornc.com

    “he supports raising North Carolina's minimum wage so working people can keep up with the cost of living”
  2. Supports electing judges who see fair maps as required.

    Issues: Raygan for NC

    Campaign website · Raygan for NC · rayganfornc.com

    “That starts with electing statewide leaders—especially judges—who believe fair maps are a constitutional requirement, not a political favor.”
  3. Supports fully funding public schools.

    Raygan for NC

    Campaign website · Raygan for NC · rayganfornc.com

    “Our kids and teachers deserve fully funded schools and leaders who treat education like a priority—not an afterthought.”
  4. Supports holding polluters accountable and investing in cleaner energy.

    Issues: Raygan for NC

    Campaign website · Raygan for NC · rayganfornc.com

    “hold corporate polluters accountable, invest in cleaner energy, and put people over profits”
Photo of Vickie Sawyer
Vickie SawyerOfficial portrait — North Carolina General Assembly

Vickie Sawyer

RepublicanIncumbent

State senator; insurance agency owner · Mooresville

The gist

  • Led efforts to raise North Carolina's minimum marriage age.
  • Sponsored parent choice of nursing providers under IEPs.In office
  • Sponsored car insurance help for young people in foster care.In office
  • Sponsored youth camp safety rules, including floodplain limits.In office
  • Sponsored defining biological sex and related terms in state law.In office

In office = from the candidate's own official statements or legislation as an officeholder, not their campaign.

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  1. Led efforts to raise North Carolina's minimum marriage age.

    About: Vickie Sawyer, North Carolina Senator

    Campaign website · Committee to Elect Vickie Sawyer · sawyernc.com

    “raising the age of child marriage in NC”
  2. Sponsored parent choice of nursing providers under IEPs.

    Senate Bill 77 (2025-2026 session), as filed: School Contracted Health Services.

    Government record · North Carolina General Assembly · S.B. 77, long title · ncleg.gov

    “AN ACT to allow parent choice in nursing service providers required by an individualized EDUCATION program.”
    Senate Bill 77 (2025-2026 session): School Contracted Health Services. Bill history

    Government record · North Carolina General Assembly · Bill history · ncleg.gov

    “Ch. SL 2025-40”
  3. Sponsored car insurance help for young people in foster care.

    Senate Bill 905 (2025-2026 session), as filed: Foster Care Motor Vehicle Insurance.

    Government record · North Carolina General Assembly · S.B. 905, long title · ncleg.gov

    “establishing a Foster Care Automobile Insurance Financial Assistance Program”
  4. Sponsored youth camp safety rules, including floodplain limits.

    Senate Bill 945 (2025-2026 session), as filed: Safe Camps Act.

    Government record · North Carolina General Assembly · S.B. 945, long title · ncleg.gov

    “TO PROHIBIT PERMITTING OF YOUTH CAMPS WITH CABINS IN FLOODPLAINS EXCEPT AS AUTHORIZED”
  5. Sponsored defining biological sex and related terms in state law.

    Senate Bill 516 (2025-2026 session), as filed: Women's Safety and Protection Act.

    Government record · North Carolina General Assembly · S.B. 516, long title · ncleg.gov

    “AN ACT to define various terms in the general statutes of NORTH carolina and to enact the women's safety and protection act.”

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State Senator, 37th District · North Carolina 2026 General Election · The Gist