Currently holds the office of North Carolina State Senate - District 10 until December 31, 2026.
Candidate for North Carolina State Senate - District 10 in 2026 North Carolina Primary Election.
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Get StartedSawrey supported the bipartisan Back the Blue Pay Act – a 200 million investment in first responders that unanimously passed the Senate and provides raises, step-pay adjustments, and bonuses to law-enforcement officers along with changes to line-of- duty death benefits. The bill also includes long-overdue increases in the Firefighters’ and Rescue Squad Workers’ Pension Fund and the National Guard Pension Fund. Sawrey will fight to see that this passes and is signed into law by the governor so that we invest in those that put their lives on the line daily. Learn more
Every child deserves access to a high-quality education that meets their unique needs, regardless of ZIP code or family income. Supporting school choice means empowering parents to select the educational environment that best serves their children—whether that is a traditional public school, charter school, trade school, private school, or homeschool option. Learn more
Sawrey has sponsored legislation to provide greater access to doctors, nurses, and pharmacists in our rural communities as well as legislation that will allow more investment in healthcare facilities around the state. Sawrey will continue to fight for better outcomes and access, lower costs, and pricing transparency so you know what’s in your healthcare bill. Learn more
Sawrey has co-sponsored legislation that passed into law and provided additional protections for voluntary agriculture districts this past session. Sawrey will continue to advocate for more funding to protect private property rights and allow families to continue working hard to put food on the table. Learn more
Sawrey fought to pass legislation that kept biological males out of women’s sports and was a lead sponsor on the Parent’s Protection Act, which affirmed and codified parental rights with respect to healthcare, education, and a child’s upbringing. Sawrey will continue to advocate for and advance policies that reflect our community and protect our values. Learn more
Benton Sawrey is a dedicated public servant and lifelong resident of Johnston County running to fight for lower taxes, less regulation, and our traditional, eastern North Carolina values. Learn more
Sawrey wants to eliminate North Carolina’s income tax on families, small businesses, and farmers. Learn more
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