State
State Senator, 40th 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
Bobbie ShieldsRepublican
No documented position found.
Joyce WaddellDemocratic
- Sponsored more property tax relief for residents 65 and older.In office
Public safety
Bobbie ShieldsRepublican
No documented position found.
Joyce WaddellDemocratic
- Sponsored full retirement benefits for police after 25 years.In office
Education
Bobbie ShieldsRepublican
- Supports more academic rigor and STEM education.
Joyce WaddellDemocratic
No documented position found.
Economy & jobs
Bobbie ShieldsRepublican
- Pledges to pursue jobs and limit unnecessary regulations.
Joyce WaddellDemocratic
No documented position found.
Roads & infrastructure
Bobbie ShieldsRepublican
- Supports strategic infrastructure investment in urban and rural areas.
Joyce WaddellDemocratic
No documented position found.
Health & human services
Bobbie ShieldsRepublican
No documented position found.
Joyce WaddellDemocratic
- Sponsored expanding midwife licensure and maternal health initiatives.In office
Government & transparency
Bobbie ShieldsRepublican
No documented position found.
Joyce WaddellDemocratic
- Sponsored restoring retiree health benefits for newer state workers.In office
Challengers are listed first and incumbents last; otherwise candidates appear in ballot order. The Gist does not rank, rate or endorse candidates. Only positions backed by a cited source are shown; 7 issues covered in this race.