Reese Steen
Reese Steen was a 2016 Democratic candidate for District 118 of the North Carolina House of Representatives.
Campaign themes
2016
Steen's campaign website highlighted the following issues:
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Grow And Expand The Middle Class: If I had to pick one phrase or theme that explains what I want to do in Raleigh, it would be to grow and expand the middle class. I want to help our citizens by creating opportunities to better themselves, to learn the skills that lead to higher paying jobs and gives businesses a chance to grow with a skilled, well educated, labor force. Supporting Public Education: Supporting public education is the key to expanding the middle class. Our children deserve a first rate education and I will achieve this is Raleigh for the constituents in District 118. I realize the importance of higher learning. I graduated UNC School of Dentistry in 1973. My hard work and can do attitude paved the way for my lifelong success as a dentist in Madison County. Every citizen is entitled to quality public schools. I was instrumental in bringing Asheville Buncombe Community College campus to Madison County. Our State’s Budget: I also believe we need to reform our state’s budget so we can continue to encourage growth and industry, but in a way that does not penalize working families. Under Gov. McCrory and the current majority, corporations and the wealthiest citizens of our state have seen their taxes cut. But at the same time, the majority voted to raise taxes on goods and services that disproportionately affect working people and to cut programs that benefit working people and retirees. We need to return to the days where a balanced budget let us offer incentives to attract businesses and jobs to our District, but did not require hardworking people to pay for extra advantages given to the wealthiest. Healthcare Is A Priority: Investing in healthcare is a priority for me to accomplish in Raleigh. Half a million North Carolinians with low income still do not have medical insurance coverage. I support Medicaid expansion to help the low income working class. Infrastructure Needs Repairs: Our infrastructure needs repairs and updates. Our roads, bridges, sewer and water systems are below standard. I will fight for the money in Raleigh to bring back to District 118 and make our infrastructure safe and up to date.[1] |
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| —Reese Steen, [2] | ||
Elections
2016
Elections for the North Carolina House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election was held on March 15, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016.[3] The candidate filing deadline was December 21, 2015.[4]
Incumbent Michele Presnell defeated Rhonda Cole Schandevel in the North Carolina House of Representatives District 118 general election.[5][6]
| North Carolina House of Representatives, District 118 General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Michele Presnell Incumbent |
55.35% | 21,754 | |
| Democratic | Rhonda Cole Schandevel | 44.65% | 17,549 | |
| Total Votes | 39,303 | |||
| Source: North Carolina State Board of Elections | ||||
Rhonda Cole Schandevel defeated Reese Steen in the North Carolina House of Representatives District 118 Democratic primary.[7][8]
| North Carolina House of Representatives, District 118 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Rhonda Cole Schandevel |
57.96% | 5,988 | |
| Democratic | Reese Steen | 42.04% | 4,343 | |
| Total Votes | 10,331 | |||
Incumbent Michele Presnell ran unopposed in the North Carolina House of Representatives District 118 Republican primary.[9][10]
| North Carolina House of Representatives, District 118 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Michele Presnell Incumbent (unopposed) | |
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See also
- North Carolina House of Representatives
- North Carolina House of Representatives District 118
- North Carolina House of Representatives elections, 2016
- North Carolina State Legislature
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Reese Steen in 2016, "Issues," accessed March 9, 2016
- ↑ The primary for U.S. congressional elections was rescheduled to June 7, 2016, following legal challenges to North Carolina's district maps. State races were unaffected.
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "2016 Candidate Filing," accessed December 22, 2015
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "Candidate Listing," accessed August 23, 2016
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "2016 General Election results lookup," accessd December 21, 2016
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "Candidate Listing," accessed January 4, 2016
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "03/15/2016 Official primary results - Statewide," March 15, 2016
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "Candidate Listing," accessed January 4, 2016
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "03/15/2016 Official primary results - Statewide," March 15, 2016
