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Dennis Riddell earned a bachelor's degree in marine engineering from California State University and a master's degree in history education from Bob Jones University. He is a married father.

Dennis is a state representative. He works in the North Carolina House of Representatives, where he has been for 12 years.

North Carolina House of Representatives

Dennis Riddell elected North Carolina House of Representatives ...

Dennis has owned a thermal imaging company and worked as a ship engineer and history teacher.

Economy

Said he cares about the environment, but is skeptical of claims of rising sea levels.

Claims he cares about the environment, but is skeptical of claims of rising sea levels.

- Claims he cares about the environment, but is skeptical of claims of rising sea levels.

Energy & the Environment

Supports a 12 week abortion ban with exceptions for rape and incest up to 20 weeks.

Supports a 12-week abortion ban with exceptions for rape and incest up to 20 weeks.

- Supports a 12-week abortion ban with exceptions for rape and incest up to 20 weeks.

Healthcare

As of January 5, 2026, Dennis Riddell’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Voting & Elections

Promises to continue his work to protect children from sexual predators.

Promises to "continue my work" to protect children from sexual predators.

- Promises to "continue my work" to protect children from sexual predators.
- Opposes firearm regulations.

Public Safety

Supports the University and Community College system.

- Supports the University and Community College system.
- Believes in parental school choice.

Education

Supports tighter border control to reduce gun trafficking.

- Supports tighter border control to reduce gun trafficking.

Foreign Policy and Immigration

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Dennis Riddell

Said, "it is time for North Carolina to reopen."

As a state representative, supported the Golden LEAF Program, which provides emergency loans to small businesses.

As a state representative, supported the Voter ID bill.

Said, "the Second Amendment should be protected and that lawmakers should be focusing on controlling the people committing crimes with guns rather than controlling the guns. He supports tighter laws on the misuse of guns but doesn't see the need for punishing law abiding gun owners."

Promises to continue efforts to safeguard children from sexual predators.

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