Party: Republican
Overview: Incumbent Stan Bingham ran unopposed in his district, which he has represented since 2001. He supports limits on campaign finances and maintaining the status of most funding levels. He has voted for regulations such as the statewide indoor smoking, but voted against regulating the use of corporal punishment in schools.
On the record: On his support of using industrial hemp as an alternative fuel source: “Serious marijuana growers don’t want industrial hemp legalized because it crossbreeds with their plants. If you smoke industrial hemp it will make you sick.” (From Yes! Weekly)
Website: http://www.ncga.state.nc.us/gascripts/members/viewMember.pl?sChamber=S&nUserID=63
Voting Record: http://www.votesmart.org/voting_category.php?can_id=41658