Rochelle Rivas
Rochelle Rivas was a 2016 Democratic candidate for District 103 of the North Carolina House of Representatives.
Campaign themes
2016
Rivas' campaign website highlighted the following issues:
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Jobs and the Economy: North Carolina House Democrats seek to grow the state’s economy through common sense policies that benefit of all who live and work here. We must support the businesses that choose to do business in North Carolina and the people and consumers who live here. Our focus is on building an economy that works for everyone and focuses on supporting North Carolina’s families and small businesses. Upward Mobility: Making sure that every resident of our district has an equal opportunity to make a living wage, obtain access to affordable care, and find gainful employment is critical to being a responsible state house representative. I would pursue specific policies around small business tax credits, Medicaid expansion, and affordable housing to make these values a reality. Toll Roads and the Cintra Contract: I stand firmly against Rep. Brawley's privatized toll roads initiative. Contracting without a cap for toll fees, penalizing middle class workers for commuting to their jobs, and putting my constituents last are not my values. If elected, I will actively work towards ending this and similar programs. An Education System that Works for Everyone!: Our teachers deserve to be paid better than 8th worst in the nation. A strong public education system is essential to improve our economy for hardworking North Carolinian families. If elected, I will sponsor legislation to raise teacher pay and bring back teacher assistants so students will benefit from a higher level of attention from the staff. The Environment: North Carolina House Democrats support protecting our air and drinking water for future generations. We believe that responsible environmental policies and economic growth can go hand and hand and lead to a more prosperous economic landscape for future generations while protecting the quality of life North Carolina has become known for – from the mountains to the coast. We believe that when corporations pollute in North Carolina, the cost of clean-up should be the responsibility of the company responsible rather than being passed on to the hardworking taxpayers of North Carolina.[1] |
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| —Rochelle Rivas, [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 William Brawley defeated Rochelle Rivas in the North Carolina House of Representatives District 103 general election.[5][6]
| North Carolina House of Representatives, District 103 General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  William Brawley Incumbent |
56.19% | 21,702 | |
| Democratic | Rochelle Rivas | 43.81% | 16,922 | |
| Total Votes | 38,624 | |||
| Source: North Carolina State Board of Elections | ||||
Rochelle Rivas defeated Noah Lieberman in the North Carolina House of Representatives District 103 Democratic primary.[7][8]
| North Carolina House of Representatives, District 103 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Rochelle Rivas |
50.10% | 3,248 | |
| Democratic | Noah Lieberman | 49.90% | 3,235 | |
| Total Votes | 6,483 | |||
Incumbent William Brawley ran unopposed in the North Carolina House of Representatives District 103 Republican primary.[9][10]
| North Carolina House of Representatives, District 103 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | William Brawley Incumbent (unopposed) | |
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See also
- North Carolina House of Representatives
- North Carolina House of Representatives District 103
- North Carolina House of Representatives elections, 2016
- North Carolina State Legislature
External links
- Official campaign website
- Rochelle Rivas on Facebook
- Rochelle Rivas on Twitter
- North Carolina House of Representatives
Footnotes
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Rivas for NC House, "Platform," 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
