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Kanika Brown attended Forsyth Technical Community College and studied biology, business, and communication. She also attended Robert B. Glenn High School in Winston-Salem North Carolina. 

Kanika Brown has experience working in HIV and AIDS awareness. She served as a substitute teacher in Elementary, Middle, and High Schools in Forsyth County, and led a Pet Food Pantry in Winston-Salem.

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Kanika Brown is the current house representative for North Carolina District 71. She has served one term in this position. 

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Said, "I'm proud to be endorsed by the North Carolina AFL-CIO... It's time that we raise the minimum wage in North Carolina to a livable wage, repeal right-to-work and empower collective bargaining once again..."

Said, "It's time that we raise the minimum wage in North Carolina to a livable wage, repeal right-to-work and empower collective bargaining once again, and ensure that the existing worker protections are actually enforced. "

Plans to collaborate with developers and local authorities to promote affordable housing development in North Carolina, addressing the issue of rising housing costs in Forsyth County and Winston-Salem that displace long-term residents and challenge working families.

Plans to address rising housing costs by collaborating with developers and local authorities to promote affordable housing development in North Carolina. 

- Said, "It's time that we raise the minimum wage in North Carolina to a livable wage, repeal right-to-work and empower collective bargaining once again, and ensure that the existing worker protections are actually enforced. "
- Plans to address rising housing costs by collaborating with developers and local authorities to promote affordable housing development in North Carolina. 

Economy

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Energy & the Environment

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Supports expanding Medicaid in North Carolina, addressing healthcare access disparities, and combating the closure of rural healthcare facilities to ensure statewide access to quality care.

Said, "The right-to-choose is under attack here in North Carolina. I am a staunch advocate and believer that the right to an abortion is a decision left to a person and their doctor, not the government."

Supports the legalization of medical marijuana in North Carolina. 

- Supports expanding Medicaid in North Carolina, addressing healthcare access disparities, and combating the closure of rural healthcare facilities to ensure statewide access to quality care.
- Said, "The right-to-choose is under attack here in North Carolina. I am a staunch advocate and believer that the right to an abortion is a decision left to a person and their doctor, not the government."
- Supports the legalization of medical marijuana in North Carolina. 

Healthcare

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Said, "Here in Winston-Salem, we don’t compromise when it comes to LGBTQ+ rights."

- Said, "Here in Winston-Salem, we don’t compromise when it comes to LGBTQ+ rights."

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Said, "We can pass common-sense reform that supports responsible gun ownership and keeps deadly weapons out of dangerous hands without outlawing guns or violating the Second Amendment in any way."

- Said, "We can pass common-sense reform that supports responsible gun ownership and keeps deadly weapons out of dangerous hands without outlawing guns or violating the Second Amendment in any way."

Public Safety

Believes educational outcomes shouldn't be zip code-dependent, opposes underfunding and deteriorating schools, supports teacher rights and fair pay, and plans to advocate for improved public education to prepare children for future endeavors.

Believes educational outcomes shouldn't be zip code-dependent, opposes underfunding schools, supports increased wages for teachers, and plans to advocate for improved public education to prepare children for future endeavors.

Said, "Issues relating to our children have particularly motivated me throughout my life... From investing in after-school programs to instilling financial literacy in our young adults, our youth will always remain a priority for me."

Said, "As the proud mother of a child with Autism, I know how important it is that we invest early in our children's futures... From investing in after-school programs to instilling financial literacy in our young adults, our youth will always remain a priority for me."

Supports student-administrator confidentiality when the safety of a child is at risk.

Opposes cutting school lunches in response to the claim that schools are spending too much money. 

Said, "Teachers have been targeted as “groomers,” “pedophiles” and “racists” for teaching about LGBTQ+ issues and racial justice. We need to pay teachers more, stop interfering with them in the classroom and make sure every child has access to a free, quality education."

- Believes educational outcomes shouldn't be zip code-dependent, opposes underfunding schools, supports increased wages for teachers, and plans to advocate for improved public education to prepare children for future endeavors.
- Said, "As the proud mother of a child with Autism, I know how important it is that we invest early in our children's futures... From investing in after-school programs to instilling financial literacy in our young adults, our youth will always remain a priority for me."
- Supports student-administrator confidentiality when the safety of a child is at risk.
- Opposes cutting school lunches in response to the claim that schools are spending too much money. 
- Said, "Teachers have been targeted as “groomers,” “pedophiles” and “racists” for teaching about LGBTQ+ issues and racial justice. We need to pay teachers more, stop interfering with them in the classroom and make sure every child has access to a free, quality education."

Education

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Kanika Brown

- Your State Representative participates in the legislative process at the state level. They are one of 129 members of the North Carolina House of Representatives. The North Carolina House of Representatives is the lower house of the North Carolina General Assembly (the state's lawmaking body).
- Your State Representative drafts laws, approves budgets, has oversight of the state executive branch, and debates and votes on proposed laws.
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- Your State Representative is responsible for representing your interests. They also are responsible for helping you navigate the state's services and bringing back resources to your district.
- State Representatives are elected to a 2-year term. There is no term limit.

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North Carolina State Representative, District 71

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