I’m a lifelong product of NC public schools…

I was raised in Wake County and have lived in Buncombe County for over 16 years, starting with my attendance at the University of North Carolina Asheville as a recipient of the NC Teaching Fellows scholarship.

About | Prather for NC

I was raised in Wake County and have lived in Buncombe County for over 16 years, starting with my attendance at the University of North Carolina Asheville as a recipient of the NC Teaching Fellows scholarship. After earning my bachelor’s degree in Sociology and my Social Studies and Special Education teaching licenses, I taught for 6 years in Buncombe County Schools, including Erwin High School and Middle College.

My husband Eric, dog Maeby and I proudly call Candler home. We spend our free time taking walks at the local park, riding bikes in and around the county, and admiring Mt. Pisgah every time we look up.

Lindsey Prather was raised in Wake County. She earned a bachelor's degree in sociology and teaching licenses in social studies and special education. She lives in Candler with her husband, Eric.

After graduation, I returned to my alma mater of UNC Asheville to serve as Assistant Director of Admission. There, I work to recruit and counsel incoming transfer and military/veteran students, as well as strengthen the relationship and pipeline between NC community colleges and the university.

Lindsey Prather works as an assistant director of admission at the University of North Carolina Asheville. She previously taught in Buncombe County Schools, including Erwin High School and Middle College.

2022

Lindsey Prather defeated Pratik Bhakta in the general election for North Carolina House of Representatives District 115 on November 8, 2022.

North Carolina House of Representatives District 115

2024

Incumbent Lindsey Prather defeated Ruth Smith in the general election for North Carolina House of Representatives District 115 on November 5, 2024.

2025-2026 Session
Democrat - District 115

Buncombe

Legislative Office:

16 West Jones Street, Rm. 1301

North Carolina House District 115 Representation

Lindsey currently serves as the North Carolina state representative for District 115. She was elected in 2022 and reelected in 2024.

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2026 North Carolina General Election

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Economy

Our mountains are one of the most beautiful places in the world, and we can’t afford to take them for granted. Flash floods like the one in Cruso that killed six in 2021 will be increasingly common in Western North Carolina. We must ensure that our communities and the infrastructure that serves them are protected as best as possible from lethal ravages of climate change.

I’m dedicated to seeing that North Carolina has both funds, programs, and staff to protect roads and bridges, improve stormwater management, and to assist communities in the event of a catastrophe.

Issues | Prather for NC

Our mountains are one of the most beautiful places in the world, and we can’t afford to take them for granted. Flash floods like the one in Cruso that killed six in 2021 will be increasingly common in Western North Carolina. We must ensure that our communities and the infrastructure that serves them are protected as best as possible from lethal ravages of climate change.

I’m dedicated to seeing that North Carolina has both funds, programs, and staff to protect roads and bridges, improve stormwater management, and to assist communities in the event of a catastrophe. We also have an incredible opportunity as clean energy and electric vehicles increase their market share to do right by our environment while bringing jobs to our community.

I’m dedicated to seeing that North Carolina has both funds, programs, and staff to protect roads and bridges, improve stormwater management, and to assist communities in the event of a catastrophe. We also have an incredible opportunity as clean energy and electric vehicles increase their market share to do right by our environment while bringing jobs to our community.

Advocates for protecting communities and infrastructure from climate-change impacts, including protecting roads and bridges and improving stormwater management.

Supports clean energy and electric vehicles as opportunities to benefit the environment and create local jobs.

- Advocates for protecting communities and infrastructure from climate-change impacts, including protecting roads and bridges and improving stormwater management.
- Supports clean energy and electric vehicles as opportunities to benefit the environment and create local jobs.

Energy & the Environment

North Carolinians deserve politicians at home and in Raleigh who are in government for the right reasons.

It’s time for politicians in Raleigh to expand access to quality, affordable healthcare for our families.

We need to protect our natural environments for years to come, for the sake of our children and grandchildren.

Calls for expanding access to quality, affordable health care for North Carolina families.

- Calls for expanding access to quality, affordable health care for North Carolina families.

Healthcare

It's time for a serious conversation about how our government serves the people of North Carolina. We’ve faced gerrymandered maps, attempts at voter suppression, and politicians who only care about getting reelected. District 115 needs a representative who is in it for the right reasons, and who is ready to work hard and get things done. Government must serve all residents equally. Every vote must count. All of us must have equal access to education, healthcare, and good jobs.

Advocates for equal voting access and for every vote to count.

- Advocates for equal voting access and for every vote to count.

Voting & Elections

Public Safety

Every child in North Carolina deserves the best possible education we can give them.

North Carolina used to be known across the South as a leader in public education. We can be again. We must do better preparing our young people to be healthy, caring, and productive members of our community. I’m committed to working to ensure that we recruit the best and brightest to lead our classrooms, but also that our top teachers stay. School staff – maintenance, cafeteria, bus drivers, librarians, counselors, and administrators – must also receive the support they need to make sure our children succeed.

Committed to recruiting and retaining highly qualified classroom teachers.

Supports providing school support staff with the resources needed to help students succeed.

- Committed to recruiting and retaining highly qualified classroom teachers.
- Supports providing school support staff with the resources needed to help students succeed.

Education

Foreign Policy and Immigration

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Lindsey Prather

Lindsey Prather is from Wake County, North Carolina. She has a bachelor’s degree in sociology from the University of North Carolina at Asheville and a master’s degree in public affairs from Western Carolina University. She and her husband, Eric, live in Candler, North Carolina.

Lindsey Prather- House District 115

Lindsey is an assistant director of admissions at the University of North Carolina at Asheville. She also previously worked as a high school teacher for six years, teaching special education, civics, and U.S. history. 

Lindsey is currently a state representative for North Carolina's House District 115. She was first elected in 2022 and is currently serving her first term.

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Supports raising salaries for teachers and state employees through the Working Families and Small Businesses Act.

Supports protecting communities and infrastructure from the impacts of climate change.

Supports a clean environment through legislation such as the Safe Drinking Water Act, the Pollinator Protection Act, and Clean Energy Grants.

Supports reproductive freedom, including access to contraception, and has sponsored legislation to enhance contraceptive availability on university campuses.

Supports codifying the protections of Roe v. Wade.

Opposes gerrymandering and voter suppression, emphasizing the need for politicians to prioritize the interests of voters over their own reelection.

Supports fully funding public schools, investing in teacher education programs, and prioritizing universal Pre-K.

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