Mary Belk has a bachelor's degree in political science from the University of North Carolina. She and her husband, Ralph, have four children.

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Mary Belk has a bachelor's degree in political science from the University of North Carolina. She is a married mother of four.

Mary is a retired business owner. She previously owned a family printing business with her husband, Ralph. After retiring, she and her husband formed a partnership called New River Retreat Properties, a vacation rental investment firm. 

Mary was previously a part-owner of New River Retreat Properties, a vacation-rental investment firm, and of a printing business.

Mary is currently a member of the North Carolina House of Representatives, representing District 88. She was first elected in 2016 and is currently serving her fifth term.

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Supports economic development through initiatives for small businesses and job creation, recognizing their importance for families and communities.

Supports economic development through initiatives for small businesses and job creation.

- Supports economic development through initiatives for small businesses and job creation.

Economy

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Energy & the Environment

Supports Medicaid Expansion and introduced the Opioid Opt-Out bill to assist patients in long-term recovery from substance misuse.

Healthcare

Voting & Elections

Public Safety

Supports increased funding for public schools and believes in ensuring all students have access to quality education.

Supports increased funding for public schools.

Believes in ensuring all students have "access to quality education."

- Supports increased funding for public schools.
- Believes in ensuring all students have "access to quality education."

Education

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Mary Belk

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