NC House of Representatives candidate profiles

WHAT IS THE ROLE OF A STATE REPRESENTATIVE?

he North Carolina House of Representatives forms the legislative branch of the North Carolina state government alongside the North Carolina Senate and works alongside the governor of North Carolina to create laws and establish a state budget. Wake Forest University sits in District 72.

AMBER BAKER Democrat

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Background:

Baker earned a B.S. in elementary education from Winston-Salem State University and an M.A. and Ph.D. from Ohio State University. Baker's career experience includes working as the principal of Kimberley Park School and serving as a member of the NC House of Representatives since 2021.

Priorities:

Baker prioritizes improving education and the environment in NC. She also supports gun safety legislation and student loan debt relief.

SHELTON STALLWORTHY Republican

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Background:

Stallworthy is a mother who began her political career in hopes of reducing government intervention on personal freedoms.

Priorities: Reduce government intervention in COVID policies, give parents more say in education, expand "personal freedoms. "