Lisa Grafstein
Lisa Grafstein was born in Amityville, New York . Grafstein earned a bachelor's degree from Northwestern University in 1988 and a J.D. from the University of North Carolina School of Law in 1995.
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Campaign site
Jobs, economy & workforce: “I am honored to represent Senate District 13 because I believe in public service, and that we are here to make a difference. I have spent my legal career trying to do just that – advocating for people with disabilities, for workers facing unfair treatment, and for people whose civil rights have been violated.”
(Campaign website (accessed Oct 23, 2026)) Campaign priorities & governance: “We can despair and leave our community’s fate in the hands of those who have different priorities. Or we can do the work. I will continue to do all I can in the North Carolina Senate to move our state forward.”
(Campaign website (accessed Oct 23, 2026)) Healthcare & reproductive rights: “This was a wholly avoidable tragedy. After years of relentless efforts by Governor Cooper and Democrats in the General Assembly, Medicaid Expansion went into effect on December 1, 2023. Hundreds of thousands of North Carolinians have been able to access coverage with Medicaid expansion, and I’m proud to have been part of the fight.”
(Campaign website (accessed Oct 23, 2026))