Republican Jeffrey Hoagland, candidate for NC House District 56, answers our questions

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Name: Jeffrey Hoagland

District/seat: House District 56

County or counties represented: Orange

Political party: Republican

Age as of Nov. 5, 2024: 38

Campaign website: electjeffreyhoagland.com

Current occupation: Semiconductor engineer

Professional experience: 15 years

Education: Physics degree

Please list any notable government or civic involvement. Worked at Los Alamos national lab.

What would be your top priority if elected?

Nuclear power using thorium reactors.

By percentage, what raises should state employees, school staff and teachers receive in the next state budget?

9% to match inflation.

What legislation would you support to improve Triangle transportation, housing or infrastructure? Please be specific.

Transportation infrastructure; being able to move more people around lowers housing costs.

Do you think the legislature should fund about $500 million for private school vouchers through the Opportunity Scholarship program? Why or why not?

Yes, competition always leads to improvements.

Is there an issue on which you disagree with your party? What is your position on that issue?

Abortion; I think elective abortions should be allowed up until viability, which right now is around 22 weeks.

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