Tom has an extensive professional career in business and auctioneering. Before entering the Senate, he founded and operated Iron Horse Auction Company, a successful regional auction and real estate firm. His professional experience as a business owner informs his legislative work regarding small business support, development, and economic growth.

Tom McInnis is currently the State Senator representing North Carolina's 21st District. He was first elected in 2014 and has served six terms. He is Senior Chair of the Senate Finance Committee.

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Tom was first elected to the North Carolina Senate in 2014 and is currently serving his sixth term. 

Supports cutting taxes for small businesses and working families while eliminating burdensome regulations to promote economic development and job growth in the 21st District.

Supports legislation that strengthens North Carolina's economy and supports businesses of all sizes.

- Supports cutting taxes for small businesses and working families while eliminating burdensome regulations to promote economic development and job growth in the 21st District.
- Supports legislation that strengthens North Carolina's economy and supports businesses of all sizes.

Economy

Supports strengthening penalties for individuals who transfer illegal drugs resulting in death.

- Supports strengthening penalties for individuals who transfer illegal drugs resulting in death.

Public Safety

As of January 2, 2026, Tom McInnis’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Healthcare

Supports expanding vocational and technical education opportunities through high school/community college dual-enrollment programs to help students earn certifications and enter the workforce with in-demand skills.

Supports providing additional pathways for teacher licensure to attract and retain qualified educators with diverse skills and real-world experience.

For Candidate Tom McInnis on Issue education: Supports parental choice in selecting the best educational options for their children.

Supports parental choice in selecting the best educational options for their children.

- Supports expanding vocational and technical education opportunities through high school/community college dual-enrollment programs to help students earn certifications and enter the workforce with in-demand skills.
- Supports providing additional pathways for teacher licensure to attract and retain qualified educators with diverse skills and real-world experience.
- Supports parental choice in selecting the best educational options for their children.

Education

Energy & the Environment

Foreign Policy and Immigration

Supports ending voter fraud and requires all voters to show a valid photo ID at the polls to protect election integrity.

- Supports ending voter fraud and requires all voters to show a valid photo ID at the polls to protect election integrity.

Voting & Elections

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Tom McInnis

A lifelong North Carolinian, Tom McInnis is a resident of Pinehurst. He is an avid outdoorsman, hunter, and sporting shooter, interests that heavily influence his advocacy for sportsmen's rights. He emphasizes his roots as a "Conservative Choice" for his district and maintains an active presence in the Moore and Cumberland County communities.

McInnis has an extensive professional career in business and auctioneering. Before entering the Senate, he founded and operated Iron Horse Auction Company, a successful regional auction and real estate firm. His professional experience as a business owner informs his legislative work regarding small business support, development, and economic growth.

McInnis was first elected to the North Carolina Senate in 2014 and is currently serving his sixth term. In addition to his leadership in Finance and Regulatory Reform, he serves as the co-chair of the Revenue Laws and Study Committee. His legislative focus is centered on reducing government intrusion, eliminating overbearing regulations, and promoting conservative fiscal policies.

- Supports expanding vocational and technical education opportunities through high school/community college dual-enrollment programs to help students earn certifications and enter the workforce with in-demand skills.
- Supports providing additional pathways for teacher licensure to attract and retain qualified educators with diverse skills and real-world experience.
- For Candidate Tom McInnis on Issue education: Supports parental choice in selecting the best educational options for their children.

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- The State Senator is elected to a 2-year term. There is no term limit.