North Carolina State House District 56

Current seat holder: Allen Buansi.

Matthew P. Clements

Matthew Clements graduated from John T. Hoggard High School. He earned an associate degree from the University of North Carolina in 1995.

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Jobs, economy & workforce: “I would vote to abolish and privatize the ABC Commission in North Carolina. The North Carolina Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Commission operates as an archaic, state-run monopoly that severely restricts commerce, inflates consumer prices, and stifles economic growth. From a libertarian framework, the agency represents an unjustified overreach of government authority that violates free-market principles and individual liberty.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey (2026))

Allen Buansi

Allen Buansi earned a bachelor's degree from Dartmouth College in 2009 and a law degree from the University of North Carolina School of Law in 2015.

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Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you : “Civil Rights: I have fought for people to make sure they are treated fairly and equitably.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey (2022))