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Patrick is from Connecticut. He holds an associate's degree in culinary arts from Johnson & Wales University. He lives in Holly Springs.

Patrick currently works as the head custodian at Wake County Public Schools. He previously worked as a produce manager at Lowes Food. 

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Patrick J. Bowersox previously ran for state senator in District 17 in 2022, but he did not win. 

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Believes government regulations have hindered local small businesses, especially during the pandemic. Plans to reduce or eliminate "overstepping regulations" to support small business owners.

Opposes government regulations, saying "most have hindered local small business 

- Opposes government regulations, saying "most have hindered local small business 

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As of June 14, 2024, Patrick J. Bowersox’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Promises to represent state residents regardless of background.

Supports fair representation regardless of background.

- Promises to represent state residents regardless of background.
- Supports fair representation regardless of background.

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Believes government should support "education choice for parents" and that "education choices should be made by families, not bureaucrats."

Supports education choice, stating the state government " has stood in the way of education choice for parents."

- Supports education choice, stating the state government " has stood in the way of education choice for parents."

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Patrick J. Bowersox

Sydney earned her bachelor's, master's, and law degrees at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Sydney is a practicing attorney and partner at her co-owned law firm, Batch, Poore & Williams, LLP. She previously worked as a child welfare advocate and social worker. 

Sydney Batch currently serves as the state senator in District 17. She was elected in 2021 and is serving her second term. She previously served as a state representative for District 37 in 2018 and served 1 term. 

Supports policies that aid families and small businesses, including paid leave insurance for all North Carolinians.

As state senator, sponsored Senate Bill (SB) 564, which provided paid leave insurance for all North Carolinians.

As state senator, sponsored SB512, which provided tax incentives for small businesses to hire North Carolina workers.

As state senator, sponsored SB603, which promotes economic recovery for individuals and families in NC.

- As state senator, sponsored Senate Bill (SB) 564, which provided paid leave insurance for all North Carolinians.
- As state senator, sponsored SB512, which provided tax incentives for small businesses to hire North Carolina workers.
- As state senator, sponsored SB603, which promotes economic recovery for individuals and families in NC.

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

The News & Observer - Sydney Batch, candidate for NC Senate District 17

Supports abortion and women's reproductive rights.

- Supports abortion and women's reproductive rights.

Supports law enforcement and public safety by sponsoring six related bills and advocating for providing law enforcement with necessary tools.

Is a "strong advocate for keeping our communities safe and giving law enforcement the tools they need to protect us."

As state senator, sponsored SB566, which provides funding for additional training programs for law enforcement.

- Is a "strong advocate for keeping our communities safe and giving law enforcement the tools they need to protect us."
- As state senator, sponsored SB566, which provides funding for additional training programs for law enforcement.

As a State Senator, sponsored eight bills on child welfare, including fully funding school social workers. Supports expediting child safety and permanency through legislation like Senate Bill 693.

As a state senator, sponsored 8 bills on child welfare, including fully funding school social workers. 

As state senator, sponsored SB199, which requires public schools to provide students with information and resources related to child abuse and neglect.

As state senator, helped pass SB693, which helps protect children from abuse and neglect.

- As a state senator, sponsored 8 bills on child welfare, including fully funding school social workers. 
- As state senator, sponsored SB199, which requires public schools to provide students with information and resources related to child abuse and neglect.
- As state senator, helped pass SB693, which helps protect children from abuse and neglect.

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Sydney Batch

- Your State Senator participates in the legislative process at the state level. They are one of 50 members of the North Carolina Senate. The North Carolina Senate is the upper house of the North Carolina General Assembly (the state's lawmaking body).
- Your State Senator 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 Senator can serve on committees. This is important because many bills can be stalled in committee, preventing them making it to a vote.
- Your State Senator 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.
- The State Senator is elected to a 2-year term. There is no term limit.

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North Carolina State Senator, District 17

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