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Gavin McGaughey's campaign for North Carolina State Representative, District 65, is his first time running for public office.

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Supports eliminating taxes on groceries to help families afford basic necessities.

Supports real tax exemptions for tips and overtime to help workers keep more of their earnings, and advocates for raising the corporate tax rate to 5% to ensure fair contributions from businesses while funding essential programs.

Supports limiting corporate property ownership to protect housing for residents and partnering with municipalities to expand affordable housing opportunities.

Supports offering tax credits to renewable energy companies to promote job creation, investment, and economic growth in North Carolina.

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

Supports transitioning to a single-payer healthcare system for all residents to ensure access to care without fear of debt or denial.

Supports state-funded healthcare plans available to the public and advocates for a public option to pressure private insurers to lower prices and improve coverage.

For Candidate Gavin McGaughey on Issue Voting & Elections: Advocates for equitable funding for schools, emphasizing that rural schools should receive the same support as urban schools regardless of their tax base.

For Candidate Gavin McGaughey on Issue public-safety: Believes that cuts to Medicaid threaten community health and safety, emphasizing the importance of local hospitals in medical emergencies.

Supports prioritizing modern skills like computer literacy, technology, and financial literacy in education to prepare students for the information age.

Supports making higher education affordable by providing free or reduced tuition for in-state students who complete their K-12 public education.