Patrick Bowersox, candidate for NC Senate District 17
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Candidates for NC Senate District 17
Republican Mark Cavaliero is running against Democratic incumbent Sydney Batch. Libertarian Patrick Bowersox is also running. District 17 covers Wake County. Get to know the candidates with our NC 2022 Voter Guide.
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Name: Patrick Bowersox
Political party: Libertarian
Age as of Nov. 8, 2022: 42
Campaign website: Bowersoxforfreedom.org
Education: Associate’s degree
Have you run for elected office before? No
Please list highlights of your civic involvement: Vice Chair of Wake County Libertarian Party
What are the three issues that you see as most important to your district and what will you do to address them?
Choice in health care, helping citizens deal with inflation, legalization of medical cannabis.
At a time when costs are rising, state government has a surplus. How should it be used?
N/A
Will you vote for Medicaid expansion in North Carolina?
No.
What has the legislature gotten right, and what has it gotten wrong, about public education in North Carolina?
There need to be options for parents and guardians with education, it’s not a one-size-fits-all solution.
Should North Carolina change its abortion laws? How?
The current state law banning abortion after 20 weeks should remain.
Please add anything else voters should know about your position on the legality or availability of abortion in North Carolina.
No.
Should medical marijuana be legalized in North Carolina?
Yes.
What, if anything, should the legislature do to shape curriculum dealing with topics of race, sexuality and gender?
No.
Do you accept the results of the 2020 presidential election?
Yes.
This story was originally published October 10, 2022 at 4:17 PM.
