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Maria is married to her husband, Gheorghe, with whom she has two children. She graduated from Beavercreek High School, and studied at the Hondros College of Business. 

Maria is a realtor at United Real Estate East Carolina Jacksonville. 

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Maria Cormos's campaign for State Senate representing District 2 is her first run for public office. 

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

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Norman is originally from Columbus County, North Carolina and attended West Columbus High School. He earned his bachelor's degree in Christian education from Logos Christian College & Graduate Schools. Norman and his wife, Linda, have two children and three grandsons.

Norman is the owner of a childcare facility in Havelock, North Carolina. He has previously worked as a law enforcement officer for the Pamlico County Sherriff's Office and as a school principal.

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Norman W. Sanderson currently serves a State Senator for North Carolina State Senate District 2. He was first elected in 2012 and is serving his third term. Norman is chair of the Senate Agriculture, Energy, and Environment Committee. He previously served 1 term as State Representative for North Carolina State House District 3 from 2010 to 2012.

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Believes job creation relies on reducing regulations, lowering taxes, and proper job training. As a State Senator, sponsored legislation to achieve these goals and supports more tax incentives for businesses in Tier 1 counties.

Believes job creation relies on reducing regulations, lowering taxes, and proper job training.

Believes farming and fishing are vital job creators. As a State Senator, co-sponsored farm bills to reduce regulations and sponsored the "Oyster Bill" to expand the oyster industry and reorganize the NC Division of Marine Fisheries.

Believes farming and fishing are vital job creators and supports reducing "onerous regulations that hinder farmers and many other businesses."

Supports expanding broadband across the state.

- Believes job creation relies on reducing regulations, lowering taxes, and proper job training.
- Believes farming and fishing are vital job creators and supports reducing "onerous regulations that hinder farmers and many other businesses."
- Supports expanding broadband across the state.

As of June 14, 2024, Norman W. Sanderson’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Supports implementing voter identification requirements.

- Supports implementing voter identification requirements.

Believes in the right to self-defense and supports the Second Amendment. As a State Senator, supported every gun rights bill in the General Assembly.

Said, "I do not believe the government should infringe upon our rights to keep and bear arms, and I have supported every gun rights bill in the General Assembly during my tenure there."

Said, "I believe that it is important to support and fund our law enforcement and other first responders."

- Said, "I do not believe the government should infringe upon our rights to keep and bear arms, and I have supported every gun rights bill in the General Assembly during my tenure there."
- Said, "I believe that it is important to support and fund our law enforcement and other first responders."

Supports teacher raises, funding for teacher supplements, and forgivable loans for school construction in Tier 1 counties. Believes addressing the COVID-19 learning gap with comprehensive testing and remediation funding is crucial. Supports broadband expansion for educational initiatives.

Supports teacher raises and funding for teacher supplements.

Believes addressing the COVID-19 learning gap with comprehensive testing and funding for after school programs.

Supports using additional state lottery funds to provide forgivable loans for school construction in "Tier 1" counties.

Said, "I believe in parents of school students being given the opportunity for school choice."

- Supports teacher raises and funding for teacher supplements.
- Believes addressing the COVID-19 learning gap with comprehensive testing and funding for after school programs.
- Supports using additional state lottery funds to provide forgivable loans for school construction in "Tier 1" counties.
- Said, "I believe in parents of school students being given the opportunity for school choice."

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Tare is originally from Halifax County and graduated Weldon High School. He earned his associate's degree in criminal justice from the University of Phoenix, his bachelor's degree in international and comparative criminal justice from Kaplan University, and his bachelor's degree in business organization from North Carolina Wesleyan University. Tare and his wife, Monica, live in Warren County with their 4 children. They are members of Roanoke Salem Missionary Baptist Church in Garysburg.

Tare currently works as a state trooper for North Carolina State Highway Patrol. He has previously worked as a campus police officer in Jamestown and a narcotics officer with the Halifax County Sheriff’s Office. Additionally, he has been a small business owner. Tare also served in the Army National Guard for 12 years, achieving the rank of sergeant.

Tare "T" Davis currently serves as a Warren County Commissioner for District 2. He was first elected in 2014 and is serving his third term. Tare was chairman of the board for 4 years.

Supports providing assistance to farmers, small businesses, and public servants.

Plans to support farmers, small businesses, and public servants.

- Plans to support farmers, small businesses, and public servants.

As of June 14, 2024, Tare "T" Davis’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Believes in defending individual rights, including the right to choose. Supports access to healthcare options such as abortion and medical marijuana.

Believes in "defending individual rights, including the right to choose."

- Believes in "defending individual rights, including the right to choose."

Believes in "protecting the rule of law" to ensure public safety.

Believes in "protecting the rule of law."

- Believes in "protecting the rule of law."

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Believes in "prioritizing teachers & schools" in K-12 education policies. Supports initiatives that benefit children and college education.

Supports "prioritizing teachers & schools."

Said, "Every single profession came from a teacher. We need to promote education in whatever way it moves a community forward, and it starts with investing in our teachers."

- Supports "prioritizing teachers & schools."
- Said, "Every single profession came from a teacher. We need to promote education in whatever way it moves a community forward, and it starts with investing in our teachers."

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- 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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