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Jake was born and raised in Saluda, NC. He earned his bachelor's degree in political science with a minor in economics from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.

Jake works in real estate for Berkshire Hathaway in Hendersonville, North Carolina.

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Jake Johnson was previously a Polk County Commissioner. He was elected in 2016 and served 1 term. He is currently a state representative for District 113. He was elected in 2020 and is serving his second term. He is the House Deputy Majority Whip.

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Believes in a free-market economy with lower taxes and fewer government regulations. Supports creating a business-friendly environment where entrepreneurship can thrive.

Believes in a free-market economy with lower taxes and fewer government regulations, and supports creating a business-friendly environment where entrepreneurship can thrive.

- Believes in a free-market economy with lower taxes and fewer government regulations, and supports creating a business-friendly environment where entrepreneurship can thrive.

Economy

As of June 14, 2024, Jake Johnson’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Energy & the Environment

Opposes abortion, stating policies that "kill newborn babies are evil and have no place in our society." Believes life is a divine gift that should be protected.

Opposes abortion, stating policies that "kill newborn babies are evil and have no place in our society."

- Opposes abortion, stating policies that "kill newborn babies are evil and have no place in our society."

Healthcare

Voting & Elections

Believes the right to bear arms should never be infringed and is worth defending.

- Believes the right to bear arms should never be infringed and is worth defending.

Public Safety

Believes in supporting teacher pay raises and local control over education, emphasizing investment in students as the future of North Carolina.

- Believes in supporting teacher pay raises and local control over education, emphasizing investment in students as the future of North Carolina.

Education

Foreign Policy and Immigration

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Michelle is originally from New Orleans, and has lived in the Flat Rock community of Henderson County for 10 years. She has been the chair of the Henderson County Democratic Party. She studied political science during her time in college. Michelle is married to her husband.

Michelle has a background in risk management. Previously, she gained experience in the legislative process as a Senate intern during her college years.

Michelle Antalec's campaign for state representative is her first run for public office.

As of June 14, 2024, Michelle Antalec’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Believes the 12-week abortion ban in North Carolina endangers women and girls. Plans to "restore the right to bodily autonomy."

Believes the 12-week abortion ban in North Carolina endangers women and girls, and plans to "restore the right to bodily autonomy."

- Believes the 12-week abortion ban in North Carolina endangers women and girls, and plans to "restore the right to bodily autonomy."

Believes that "legislators are choosing their constituents" due to extreme gerrymandering and plans to ensure "everyone’s vote counts" by opposing restrictive voting laws that penalize minorities.

- Believes that "legislators are choosing their constituents" due to extreme gerrymandering and plans to ensure "everyone’s vote counts" by opposing restrictive voting laws that penalize minorities.

Supports sensible gun legislation, including background checks, banning "weapons of war," and holding the gun industry accountable. Plans to enact reasonable gun laws for future generations.

Supports sensible gun legislation, including background checks, banning "weapons of war," and holding the gun industry accountable, planning to enact reasonable gun laws for future generations.

- Supports sensible gun legislation, including background checks, banning "weapons of war," and holding the gun industry accountable, planning to enact reasonable gun laws for future generations.

Michelle Antalec

- Your State Representative participates in the legislative process at the state level. They are one of 129 members of the North Carolina House of Representatives. The North Carolina House of Representatives is the lower house of the North Carolina General Assembly (the state's lawmaking body).
- Your State Representative drafts laws, approves budgets, has oversight of the state executive branch, and debates and votes on proposed laws.
- In addition to drafting and voting on bills, your State Representative can serve on committees. This is important because many bills can be stalled in committee, preventing them making it to a vote.
- Your State Representative is responsible for representing your interests. They also are responsible for helping you navigate the state's services and bringing back resources to your district.
- State Representatives are elected to a 2-year term. There is no term limit.

Your representative and state lawmaker in North Carolina House of Representatives.

North Carolina State Representative, District 113

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