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Ya Liu

NC House of Representatives
District 021

Ya Liu - NC House of Representatives District 021

Candidate Statement:

Hello, my name is Ya Liu and I’m running for the North Carolina State House in District 21. I am running to make North Carolina a better state for all. Almost two decades ago, I came to the United States to pursue higher education and better opportunities. I came here with no money, no connections, and spoke very little English, with a heavy accent. Since then, I have earned two doctoral degrees in sociology and law, have a thriving small business, and I’ve raised 3 beautiful children with my husband in Cary, a diverse and welcoming community that we call home.

Importance of this Race:

The NC House of Representatives consists of 120 members who serve two-year terms. Wake County’s delegation includes 13 Representatives, 12 of whom are Democrats. Right now, the NCGOP holds a supermajority, meaning they don’t have to “cross the aisle” to negotiate or pass bills into law. This supermajority also enables Republicans to override the Governor’s veto. Republicans in the General Assembly have pushed through bills limiting the Governor’s power and injected partisan politics into our judicial system. In order to break this supermajority, Democrats need to at least hold all current seats and win an additional one to begin restoring a functional democracy in our General Assembly.

Office Responsibilities:

  • The NC General Assembly is the legislative branch of our government and makes laws for North Carolina.
  • It is made up of the Senate and the House of Representatives, collectively known as the General Assembly.
  • The General Assembly meets biennially and all members are elected for two-year terms.
  • The House consists of 120 members and the presiding officer is known as the Speaker of the House.

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