Republican Benton Sawrey, candidate for NC Senate District 10, answers our questions
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Candidates for NC Senate District 10
Republican incumbent Sen. Benton Sawrey is running for reelection. He faces challenges from Democrat Felicia Baxter and Libertarian Christopher Sessions. District 10 covers Johnston County. Get to know the candidates with our 2024 NC Voter Guide.
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Name: Benton Sawrey
District/seat: Senate District 10
County or counties represented: Johnston
Political party: Republican
Age as of Nov. 5, 2024: 37
Campaign website: bentonsawrey.com
Current occupation: Attorney
Professional experience: Eleven years practicing law in Johnston County.
Education: B.A. North Carolina State University; J.D. University of South Carolina School of Law
Please list any notable government or civic involvement. Former member of Johnston Community College Board of Trustees; former member of the Downtown Smithfield Development Corporation Board of Directors; former member of Partnership for Children of Johnston County Board of Directors.
Sawrey declined to answer the remainder of our questions. The questions were:
- What would be your top priority if elected?
- By percentage, what raises should state employees, school staff and teachers receive in the next state budget?
- What legislation would you support to improve Triangle transportation, housing or infrastructure? Please be specific.
- Do you think the legislature should fund about $500 million for private school vouchers through the Opportunity Scholarship program? Why or why not?
- Is there an issue on which you disagree with your party? What is your position on that issue?
This story was originally published September 25, 2024 at 7:24 AM with the headline "Republican Benton Sawrey, candidate for NC Senate District 10, answers our questions."
