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Joyce Waddell

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Joyce Waddell
Candidate for State Senate
DEM CHALLENGER
Biography
Joyce Waddell is a Democratic member of the North Carolina State Senate, representing District 40 since January 1, 2015. She holds multiple master's degrees and a doctorate, and has three decades of experience in education, including as a teacher and administrator in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.
Top Priorities
  • Economic Growth and Fair Wages (Raising Minimum Wage)
  • Healthcare Access and Medicaid Expansion
  • Public Education Funding and Teacher Pay
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