State Senator, 40th District · North Carolina 2026 General Election

Bobbie Shields

Republican

Civil engineer; small business owner · Charlotte

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Pledges to pursue jobs and limit unnecessary regulations.
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“is prepared to aggressively pursue job opportunities, knows how to protect against unnecessary regulations”
Supports strategic infrastructure investment in urban and rural areas.
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“District 40 needs a senator who understands the importance of strategic infrastructure investments, community development, safety in the built environment.”
Supports more academic rigor and STEM education.
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“Is an advocate for more educational rigor; … the importance of STEM education”

DemocraticIncumbent

State senator · Charlotte

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Sponsored restoring retiree health benefits for newer state workers.
Senate Bill 139 (2025-2026 session), as filed: Restore State Emp/Teacher Retiree Med Benefit.
Government record · North Carolina General Assembly · S.B. 139, long title · ncleg.gov
“TO PREVENT THE ELIMINATION OF RETIREE MEDICAL BENEFITS FOR MEMBERS FIRST EARNING SERVICE ON OR AFTER JANUARY 1, 2021”
Sponsored more property tax relief for residents 65 and older.
Senate Bill 159 (2025-2026 session), as filed: Elderly Prop. Tax Appreciation Exclusion.
Government record · North Carolina General Assembly · S.B. 159, long title · ncleg.gov
“AN ACT to provide additional property tax relief to north carolina residents who are SIXTY”
Sponsored full retirement benefits for police after 25 years.
Senate Bill 707 (2025-2026 session), as filed: 25-Year LEO Retirement With Full Benefits.
Government record · North Carolina General Assembly · S.B. 707, long title · ncleg.gov
“TO RETIRE WITH UNREDUCED BENEFITS AFTER ACHIEVING TWENTY”
Sponsored expanding midwife licensure and maternal health initiatives.
Senate Bill 908 (2025-2026 session), as filed: Janell Green Smith Maternal Health Acc. Act.
Government record · North Carolina General Assembly · S.B. 908, long title · ncleg.gov
“AN ACT to recognize maternal health initiatives and TO support and expand licensure and recognition of midwives.”