State Senator, 41st District · North Carolina 2026 General Election

Kevin Gray

Republican

Charlotte

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Supports the Opportunity Scholarship voucher expansion.
2026 NCGA Candidate Survey response: Kevin Gray
Candidate questionnaire · Public School Forum of North Carolina · Question 4 · ncforum.org
Proposes tying school funding to academic results.
2026 NCGA Candidate Survey response: Kevin Gray
Candidate questionnaire · Public School Forum of North Carolina · Question 2 · ncforum.org
Opposes diversity quotas in teacher recruitment.
2026 NCGA Candidate Survey response: Kevin Gray
Candidate questionnaire · Public School Forum of North Carolina · Question 3 · ncforum.org
Supports more school counselors focused on clinical needs.
2026 NCGA Candidate Survey response: Kevin Gray
Candidate questionnaire · Public School Forum of North Carolina · Question 5 · ncforum.org

DemocraticIncumbent

State senator; technology professional · Charlotte

Supports fair pay for teachers.
Sponsored a $15 state minimum wage indexed to inflation.In office
Sponsored requiring judicial warrants for federal immigration enforcement.In office
Sponsored a new homeowner property tax relief benefit.In office
Sponsored a pilot voucher program for mental health care.In office

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

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Supports fair pay for teachers.
Caleb Theodros for NC Senate 41
Campaign website · Caleb Theodros for NC Senate 41 · calebnc.com
“I'm committed to fair teacher pay, recognizing their pivotal role.”
Sponsored a $15 state minimum wage indexed to inflation.
Senate Bill 525 (2025-2026 session), as filed: Living Wage Guarantee Act.
Government record · North Carolina General Assembly · S.B. 525, long title · ncleg.gov
“TO ESTABLISH A STATE MINIMUM WAGE OF fifteen dollars PER HOUR, INCORPORATE AUTOMATIC INFLATION ADJUSTMENTS”
Sponsored requiring judicial warrants for federal immigration enforcement.
Senate Bill 917 (2025-2026 session), as filed: MELT Act: Support Immigrant Legal Defense.
Government record · North Carolina General Assembly · S.B. 917, long title · ncleg.gov
“to require a judicial warrant for federal IMMIGRATION enforcement actions”
Sponsored a new homeowner property tax relief benefit.
Senate Bill 343 (2025-2026 session), as filed: Secure Home, Secure Future Act.
Government record · North Carolina General Assembly · S.B. 343, long title · ncleg.gov
“AN ACT to create the Secure home and future property tax relief benefit.”
Sponsored a pilot voucher program for mental health care.
Senate Bill 523 (2025-2026 session), as filed: Universal Basic Therapy Act.
Government record · North Carolina General Assembly · S.B. 523, long title · ncleg.gov
“to establish a pilot voucher system for mental health services”