Winn Decker
Winn Decker earned a bachelor's degree from Rhodes College and a Ph.D. from North Carolina State University. His career experience includes working as a policy analyst.
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Taxes, budget & cost of living: “Affordability is a central pillar of my campaign. Families in southern Wake County should be able to afford to live where they work and raise their families as the region grows. State policy must help people manage the cost of living and maintain financial stability. That includes housing affordability, access to healthcare, workforce opportunity, and responsible budgeting. Economic growth should lead to greater security and independence for residents, with policies that reduce financial strain and support long-term stability for working families and seniors.”
(Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey (2026)) Taxes, budget & cost of living: “I am passionate about public education funding, workforce development, and state fiscal policy. My Ph.D. & my professional work has centered on how education and budget decisions affect classrooms, families, and local communities. I also believe in increasing healthcare access, responsible property tax policy, and making sure local governments have the resources they need as communities grow. North Carolina will benefit from clear budgeting, long-term financial stability, and ensuring public dollars are spent both transparently and responsibly.”
(Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey (2026)) Erin Pare
Erin Paré was born in Washington, D.C. Paré earned a B.A. in government and international politics and an M.A. in international commerce and policy from George Mason University in 2000 and 2002, respectively. Her career experience includes working as a senior account executive and director of the Regulatory Improvement Council, a public policy consultant, owning a business, and founding and directing a 501c3 nonprofit organization.
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Public education & schools: “Primary sponsor of HB 574 "Fairness in Women's Sports Act" - which prevents biological men who are transgender from competing against girls in sports. As the mom of two competitive high school athletes, protecting fairness in women's sports is important to me.”
(Campaign website (accessed Oct 23, 2026)) Taxes, budget & cost of living: “As a budget chair, I secured state funding for the highest law enforcement pay raises in history, state funded local law enforcement bonuses, ten additional Wake County Deputy Clerk positions, over $100 million in school safety grants since elected, near $2 million for Fuquay-Varina and Holly Springs police and fire departments, and a state grant to the Wake Sheriff's Office to support deputies and staff.”
(Campaign website (accessed Oct 23, 2026)) Taxes, budget & cost of living: “Introduced and passed legislation halting ETJ expansion in Wake County. As a House Budget chair, I prioritized and included Farmland Preservation funding in the 2026 Budget. I am the daughter and granddaughter of farmers - I will always support our NC farmers.”
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