SENATOR: Richard Burr
Party: Republican
Overview: Incumbent Richard Burr defeated challengers Elaine Marshall (Democrat) and Michael Beitler (Libertarian). One can expect standard conservative voting from Burr. He is for increases in military spending and decreases in international aid, welfare, and the arts. Additionally, Burr is on-record supporting decreases in most taxes.
On the record: “I believe there are three issues that are critical to restoring America’s prosperity — creating jobs through pro-growth policies, tackling our national debt by cutting government spending, and fighting the threat of terrorism. These three core issues will continue to guide and drive my work in the United States Senate.” (From Project Vote Smart)
Website: http://burr.senate.gov/public/
Voting Record: http://www.votesmart.org/voting_category.php?can_id=21787
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District 6 Representative: Howard Coble
Party: Republican
Overview: Incumbent Howard Coble beat Democratic challenger Sam Turner. In his 25 year tenure as a representative, Coble has demonstrated his conservative beliefs. He opposes abortion, government-run health care, and the transfer of Guantanamo Bay detainees to the United States for criminal trial. He supports stronger border security including the construction of a border fence, school-led voluntary prayer, and social security reform.
On the record: “… it is my firm belief that in any effort to combat climate change, we should ensure that other countries do their part to combat global warming and promote energy alternatives. I understand that the United States must be a leader in this arena, but not at the expense of our economic well-being.” (Fromcoble.house.gov)
Website: http://coble.house.gov/ & http://cobleforcongress.com/
Voting Record: http://www.votesmart.org/voting_category.php?can_id=27001
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District 12 Representative: Mel Watt
Party: Democratic
Overview: Incumbent Mel Watt beat challengers Greg Dority (Republican) and Lon Cecil (Libertarian). Watt supports decreases in military spending, and increases in spending on the arts, education, the environment, medical research, and welfare. He is for slight increases in alcohol, capital gains, cigarette, and gasoline taxes, as well as income taxes for high-income families. He supports raising the minimum wage, environmental regulations, a ban on assault rifles, and a public health insurance option.
On the record: “I certainly favor protecting our country against attacks from people or groups plotting to do our citizens harm. But we must not require the American people to sacrifice their right of privacy and trample the principles underlying the individual rights of each citizen in the name of fighting terrorism.” (Fromwattforcongress.com)
Websites: http://www.watt.house.gov/ & http://wattforcongress.com/
Voting Record: http://www.votesmart.org/voting_category.php?can_id=26997
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District 13 Representative: Brad Miller
Party: Democratic
Overview: Incumbent Brad Miller beat Republican challenger William Randall. His voting record has shown him to be more moderate Democrat. He supports capital punishment, restrictions on gun access, a public healthcare option, environmental regulations, and a pathway to citizenship for illegal immigrants. He is against the privatization of social security.
On the record: “I’ve taken the lead on issues that affect the lives of millions of Americans – fighting predatory mortgage lenders who have cost people their homes, fighting to keep decent jobs with decent wages in North Carolina, and working to help struggling families squeezed by record healthcare costs and gas prices.” (From bradmiller.org)