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Michael Garrett

Democratic · Candidate for North Carolina State Senate · District 27 — NC

Election Day: Tue, November 3, 2026Campaign website

About Michael

Michael Garrett is a candidate for North Carolina State Senate (District 27) in NC . 2026 General Election. Listed as incumbent in source data. Public profile on Ballotpedia.

Office

North Carolina State Senate

District

District 27 — NC

Party

Democratic

State

NC

Status

Incumbent

Election

Tue, November 3, 2026

Running for North Carolina State Senate

North Carolina State Senate · District 27 — NC

State senators vote on statewide laws and budgets and often confirm appointments. Their decisions shape education funding, healthcare rules, and taxes.

  • Part of the state’s upper legislative chamber in most states.
  • Negotiates major statewide policy with the house/assembly and governor.

What this office can do

  • Pass or block state legislation.
  • Shape the state budget.
  • Confirm certain appointments (where state law allows).
  • Investigate state agencies.

What this office cannot do alone

  • Write federal law.
  • Directly set municipal zoning alone.
  • Act as a court of appeals.

Term: Varies by state · Level: State · WhyIVote civic explanation — not a campaign claim.

Why I'm Running

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Personal Background

Civic experience and community roles

  • Incumbent
  • Democratic
  • State Senate
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Policy

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