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Issues and sources	KENNETH MCCOOL State House · NC · District 105 · democratic Recorded election cycle: 2026 Provisional North Carolina filing. Final ballot status has not been confirmed.	PATRICIA COTHAM State House · NC · District 105 · republican Recorded election cycle: 2026 Provisional North Carolina filing. Final ballot status has not been confirmed.
Abortion / Reproductive Rights Public position evidence	Pro-choice, some restrictions Party inference Observation date unavailable No source link retained	Pro-life, with exceptions Party inference Observation date unavailable No source link retained
Gun Policy Public position evidence	Assault weapons ban Party inference Observation date unavailable No source link retained	Protect 2nd Amendment, no new restrictions Party inference Observation date unavailable No source link retained
Immigration Public position evidence	Path to citizenship for undocumented Party inference Observation date unavailable No source link retained	Border security first Party inference Observation date unavailable No source link retained
Climate & Environment Public position evidence	Carbon tax and regulation Party inference Observation date unavailable No source link retained	Reduce environmental regulations Party inference Observation date unavailable No source link retained
Healthcare Public position evidence	Public option Party inference Observation date unavailable No source link retained	Market-based reform Party inference Observation date unavailable No source link retained
Taxes & Fiscal Policy Public position evidence	Progressive tax reform Party inference Observation date unavailable No source link retained	Flat tax Party inference Observation date unavailable No source link retained
Education Public position evidence	Increase public school funding Sourced statement Observed 24/10/2026 Source 1: www.kenmccool.com	School choice and vouchers Sourced statement Observed 24/10/2026 Source 1: www.triciacotham.net
Criminal Justice Public position evidence	Reform sentencing and policing Party inference Observation date unavailable No source link retained	Tough on crime Party inference Observation date unavailable No source link retained
Economy & Jobs Public position evidence	Raise minimum wage to $20 Party inference Observation date unavailable No source link retained	Market-driven wages Party inference Observation date unavailable No source link retained
Foreign Policy & Defense Public position evidence	Maintain current posture Party inference Observation date unavailable No source link retained	Increase military spending Party inference Observation date unavailable No source link retained
Social Security & Medicare Public position evidence	Maintain current benefits Party inference Observation date unavailable No source link retained	Gradual reform Party inference Observation date unavailable No source link retained
Voting Rights & Elections Public position evidence	Expand voting access Party inference Observation date unavailable No source link retained	Require voter ID Party inference Observation date unavailable No source link retained
LGBTQ+ Rights Public position evidence	Support marriage equality Party inference Observation date unavailable No source link retained	Religious exemptions Party inference Observation date unavailable No source link retained
Drug Policy Public position evidence	Legalize marijuana federally Party inference Observation date unavailable No source link retained	Maintain current laws Party inference Observation date unavailable No source link retained
Housing Public position evidence	Expand affordable housing programs Party inference Observation date unavailable No source link retained	Market solutions only Party inference Observation date unavailable No source link retained
Technology & AI Regulation Public position evidence	Moderate regulation Party inference Observation date unavailable No source link retained	Industry self-regulation Party inference Observation date unavailable No source link retained
Trade & Tariffs Public position evidence	Protect American industry Party inference Observation date unavailable No source link retained	Aggressive tariffs Party inference Observation date unavailable No source link retained
Religious Liberty Public position evidence	Balanced protections Party inference Observation date unavailable No source link retained	Protect religious expression Party inference Observation date unavailable No source link retained
Campaign Finance Reform Public position evidence	Overturn Citizens United Party inference Observation date unavailable No source link retained	Maintain current rules Party inference Observation date unavailable No source link retained
Infrastructure Public position evidence	$2T federal investment Party inference Observation date unavailable No source link retained	State-led investment Party inference Observation date unavailable No source link retained
Source statements	Read statements and context Statement awaiting issue classification Unclassified statement I have strongly supported the new first responder training facility Interpretation and limitations: McCool identifies the proposed facility at CPCC's Levine Campus and describes support for preparing police officers, firefighters and emergency personnel. This does not establish a position on sentencing, police powers or mandatory minimums. Attributed to Ken McCool. Publication date unavailable. Observed 2026-10-24. Not used in the alignment index. Read source: www.kenmccool.com Education Source statement · Increase public school funding Fully Fund Our Public Schools Interpretation and limitations: This is the heading of McCool's education priority. The accompanying text criticises reductions in public-school funding and the diversion of support towards private-school vouchers, and describes teachers as insufficiently paid and supported. Attributed to Ken McCool. Publication date unavailable. Observed 2026-10-24. Linked to the recorded issue position. Current evidence requirements still apply to personal comparisons. Read source: www.kenmccool.com	Read statements and context Statement awaiting issue classification Unclassified statement make it harder for repeat offenders charged with violent crimes to be released Interpretation and limitations: The campaign's Protecting Our Community section claims Cotham sponsored bipartisan legislation restricting release for repeat offenders charged with violent crimes. This is a campaign account of her record; no specific bill, roll-call or enactment was independently established by this source. Attributed to Tricia Cotham. Publication date unavailable. Observed 2026-10-24. Not used in the alignment index. Read source: www.triciacotham.net Education Source statement · School choice and vouchers raise teacher pay, increase classroom funding, and expand Opportunity Scholarships Interpretation and limitations: The campaign's Putting Kids First section presents public classroom funding, teacher pay and expanded private-school scholarships together as achievements Cotham supports. This supports the school-choice-and-vouchers classification, but does not establish opposition to public-school funding. The North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority describes Opportunity Scholarships as funding for tuition and required fees at registered private schools. Attributed to Tricia Cotham. Publication date unavailable. Observed 2026-10-24. Linked to the recorded issue position. Current evidence requirements still apply to personal comparisons. Read source: www.triciacotham.net