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John Rhodes previously worked as a medic, firefighter, business owner, and town commissioner. 

John previously served as state representative. 

Advocated for a 24-hour waiting period to review final budget bills.

Believes in legislative reform and investigating financial spending.

Opposes "tax incentive schemes that penalize existing local businesses."

- Opposes new taxes and tax increases.
- Advocated for a 24-hour waiting period to review final budget bills.
- Believes in legislative reform and investigating financial spending.
- Opposes "tax incentive schemes that penalize existing local businesses."

Economy

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

Energy & the Environment

Opposes transgender women's participation in women's sports.

- Opposes transgender women's participation in women's sports.
- Believes "there are only two genders."

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John Rhodes

John Rhodes's campaign for North Carolina State Representative, District 98, is his first time running for public office.

North Carolina House of Representatives District 98 - Ballotpedia

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