State
State Senator, 43rd 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
Steve RutherfordDemocratic
- Supports fair taxes without special breaks for the wealthy.
Brad OvercashRepublican
- Sponsored changes to senior and disabled property tax relief.In office
Education
Steve RutherfordDemocratic
No documented position found.
Brad OvercashRepublican
- Sponsored the law restricting 'DEI' concepts in public schools.In office
- Sponsored expanding the Charter Schools Review Board's authority.In office
Housing
Steve RutherfordDemocratic
- Pledges to side with communities against profit-driven development deals.
Brad OvercashRepublican
No documented position found.
Economy & jobs
Steve RutherfordDemocratic
- Supports apprenticeships and workforce training programs.
Brad OvercashRepublican
No documented position found.
Health & human services
Steve RutherfordDemocratic
- Opposes cutting or privatizing Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid.
- Supports expanding access to affordable health care.
Brad OvercashRepublican
No documented position found.
Government & transparency
Steve RutherfordDemocratic
No documented position found.
Brad OvercashRepublican
- Sponsored requiring the State Auditor to audit election procedures.In office
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