Patrick J. Bowersox
Patrick Bowersox (Libertarian Party) is running for election to the North Carolina State Senate to represent District 17 . The Libertarian Party primary for this office on March 3, 2026 , was canceled.
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Campaign priorities & governance: “I promise to stand up and represent all North Carolinians regardless of race, gender and sexual orientation. I’ill represent the people of North Carolina with fairness and dignity for all.”
(Campaign website (accessed Oct 23, 2026)) Jobs, economy & workforce: “For too long, government has stood in the way of local business. While some regulations were imposed with good intent, most have hindered local small business and made the situation more difficult during this pandemic. I vow to reduce or eliminate any overstepping regulations which hinder our local small business owners.”
(Campaign website (accessed Oct 23, 2026)) Campaign priorities & governance: “I moved to North Carolina from Connecticut in 2003. After graduating from Johnson and Wales University in Norfolk, Va with a degree in culinary arts. I came to Raleigh looking for a career as a chef. As a young 24-year-old graduate, I had many lessons to learn about life and unfortunately learned some the hard way.”
(Campaign website (accessed Oct 23, 2026)) Mrs. Sydney Batch
Sydney Batch earned a bachelor's degree in English, master's degree in social work, and J.D. from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Batch's career experience includes working as a social worker, as an attorney, and co-owning a law firm.
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Education: “As Senate Democratic Leader, Sydney Batch is working to break their supermajority and restore balance in Raleigh—so North Carolina can finally focus on what matters: strong schools, affordable health care, and a government that serves families, not itself.”
(Campaign website) Priorities & Governance: “Sydney Batch is a trailblazer, a fighter for families, and a proven leader in the North Carolina Senate.”
(Campaign website) Economy & Cost of Living: “Sydney Batch is a mom, attorney, social worker, and leader who never backs down from fighting for North Carolina families.”
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