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Matthew Clements
Candidate for State House
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CHALLENGER
Biography
Matthew Clements is the Libertarian Party Chair for Orange County, North Carolina, where he has lived since 1995. An IT professional, writer, and photographer, he is a two-term veteran of the state EC and has previously run for NC House 56 and Carrboro Town Council. He is currently a candidate for NC House District 56 in 2026.
Top Priorities
- Ending the War on Drugs and legalizing medical marijuana
- Diversifying the local tax base and reducing reliance on property taxes
- Reducing government intervention in personal lives and business, including excessive licensure