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Ballotpedia, Isaiah Payne

Isaiah is from Coming, New York. He attended Montreat College and holds an associate's degree from Western Piedmont Community College. He is married to his wife. 

Isaiah currently works as a field representative at Turning Point Action and as a department manager at McDonald's. He previously worked as a canvasser at Americans for Prosperity. 

Isaiah Payne's campaign for state representative in District 99 is his first run for public office. 

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

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Isaiah Payne

As of July 8, 2024, Isaiah Payne’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Nasif received an associate degree from the University of Florida and a bachelor's and master's degree from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University.

Nasif is a former Air Force Combat Pilot. He is also a businessman who was the first African American to build and operate a Burger King franchise in Charlotte. Additionally, he has experience in restaurant management.

Nasif Majeed currently serves in the North Carolina House of Representatives for District 99. He was elected in 2018 and is serving his third term. He has previously served for eight years on the Charlotte City Council.

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Believes North Carolina workers are trapped in low-wage jobs and supports increasing the state minimum wage to $15.

Believes North Carolina workers are"locked into low-wage jobs" and supports increasing the state minimum wage to $15.

Supports legislation for equal pay for men and women doing "substantially similar" work. As a House Representative, cosponsored House Bill 271, the North Carolina Adopt Equal Rights Amendment.

Supports raising the minimum wage to a living wage.

Supports legislation to ensure men and women receive equal pay for "substantially similar" work.

Believes in "equal pay for equal work" and supports fair labor practices.

Believes in providing affordable childcare for working women.

Wants to provide affordable childcare for working women.

Believes in supporting affordable childcare for working women.

- Believes North Carolina workers are"locked into low-wage jobs" and supports increasing the state minimum wage to $15.
- Supports legislation for equal pay for men and women doing "substantially similar" work. As a House Representative, cosponsored House Bill 271, the North Carolina Adopt Equal Rights Amendment.
- Wants to provide affordable childcare for working women.

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

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Supports abortion and sponsored legislation to encapsulate the "essential holdings" from Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood of Southeastern Pennsylvania v. Casey while allowing states to regulate abortions within the framework established by the Supreme Court.

- Supports abortion and sponsored legislation to encapsulate the "essential holdings" from Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood of Southeastern Pennsylvania v. Casey while allowing states to regulate abortions within the framework established by the Supreme Court.

Opposes the literacy test requirement to vote and sponsored legislation to repeal it.

- Opposes the literacy test requirement to vote and sponsored legislation to repeal it.

Wants to implement a "statewide firearm safe storage awareness initiative" to educate North Carolinians on safe gun storage.

- Supports gun control.
- Wants to implement a "statewide firearm safe storage awareness initiative" to educate North Carolinians on safe gun storage.

Believes North Carolina can improve teacher pay by reallocating funds from corporate and wealthy tax breaks. As a member of the Governor’s Commission on Education for Economic Growth, supported educational advancements.

Believes North Carolina can improve teacher pay by reallocating funds from corporate and wealthy tax breaks. As a member of the Governor’s Commission on Education for Economic Growth, supported educational growth.

Supports strengthening child care assistance programs to help single mothers afford child care while working or attending school. Plans to enhance the state "Work First Family Assistance" program.

Believes North Carolina was once known as "the education state." As a member of the Governor’s Commission on Education, supported educational initiatives.

- Believes North Carolina can improve teacher pay by reallocating funds from corporate and wealthy tax breaks. As a member of the Governor’s Commission on Education for Economic Growth, supported educational growth.
- Supports strengthening child care assistance programs to help single mothers afford child care while working or attending school. Plans to enhance the state "Work First Family Assistance" program.

As a House Representative, sponsored House Bill 945 to enhance property tax benefits for 100% disabled Veterans. Believes Veterans deserve support for their sacrifices.

Supports advocating for North Carolina veterans.

Supports fighting for North Carolina veterans.

- As a House Representative, sponsored House Bill 945 to enhance property tax benefits for 100% disabled Veterans. Believes Veterans deserve support for their sacrifices.

Nasif Majeed

As of July 8, 2024, Nasif Majeed’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Nasif Majeed currently serves in the North Carolina House of Representatives for District #99. He is a former Air Force Combat Pilot and has served eight years on the Charlotte City Council. Majeed is also a businessman who was the first African American to build and operate a Burger King franchise in Charlotte. Additionally, he has experience in restaurant management with an Associate Degree from the University of Florida.

Nasif Majeed currently serves in the North Carolina House of Representatives for District #99. He has previously served for eight years on the Charlotte City Council. Details about specific appointments or committees within the North Carolina House of Representatives are not provided, nor is information about past election campaigns.

The candidate's website says, "North Carolina law requires political committees to report the name, mailing address, job title or profession, and name of the employer for individuals whose contributions aggregate is in excess of $50 in an election cycle."

The candidate's website says, "North Carolina law allows any individual or registered political action committee (PAC) to contribute up to $5,400 per election cycle for any statewide office."

The candidate's website says, "Our state child care assistance programs helps eligible families to pay for child care while working or attending school."

The candidate's website says, "Raising Teacher Pay – Representative Nasif Majeed"

Rob Yates, Charlotte Mayor Campaign website

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Rob was born in Washington, D.C. He holds a bachelor's degree in English Language and Literature from George Mason University and a master of business administration from Wake Forest University Graduate School. 

Rob currently works as a Director of Communications for OWL ESG, Inc. He previously held manager positions at Wells Fargo, Bank of America, and Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS). 

Rob Yates ran for mayor of Charlotte in 2023, but did not win. 

As of June 14, 2024, Rob Yates did not have a website or any information online.

Rob Yates

Rob was born in Washington DC. He holds a bachelor's degree in English Language and Literature from George Mason University and a master of business administration from Wake Forest University Graduate School. 

Rob Yates ran for Charlotte Mayor in 2023, but did not win. 

As of June 14, 2024, Rob Yates did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

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- State Representatives are elected to a 2-year term. There is no term limit.

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