Senate District 50 spans across Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Swain, Macon, Jackson, Haywood and Transylvania Counties.
Incumbent Republican Kevin Corbin has served the district for two terms (he previously represented the 120th house district for two terms.) Corbin has received over 60% of the vote in the majority Republican district during the last two election cycles. Democratic challenger Adam Tebrugge of Cullowhee is facing off against Corbin.
Kevin Corbin
Republican Party
Where are you from?
Franklin, NC
What is your top priority if elected?
Health Care, Internet connectivity, Public Education
What do you wish the community knew about this office?
The number one responsibility in being a Senator is constituent service. We have a record of solving about 96% of the problems when our constituents call. Many times our constituents know their representatives when they do not know where else to call. Whether the issue is state, federal, or local we find out what the issue is and either help get answers or we take it directly to the appropriate source for resolution.
What is one thing that you want to say to voters?
I have been in the General Assembly for 8 years (4 in the House and 4 in the Senate) and have been very successful in making progress in my top three areas of concern. In no particular order, they are Health Care, Internet, and Public Education. I have worked with my fellow legislators and those in other areas of government to bring MUCH funding to these areas.
Where do you currently live?
Franklin, NC
Adam Tebrugge
Democratic Party
Where are you from?
Sarasota, Florida
What is your top priority if elected?
My top priority is to help the citizens of Western North Carolina live their best lives. We do this with education, health care and a vibrant local economy.
What do you wish the community knew about this office?
The North Carolina General Assembly is the most powerful branch of government. Every year they make decisions affecting our schools, our healthcare, our roads and our local economy.
What is one thing that you want to say to voters?
Elections offer a choice. Will the candidate serve the people or the powerful? I have devoted my entire life to service for the people. In the North Carolina Senate I will provide a voice for the people of Western North Carolina.
Where do you currently live?
Cullowhee, North Carolina