Joyce Waddell

Overview

Office: Senator

Party: Democrat

District Number: 40

Terms: 5

Occupation: Retired CMS Systems Administrator

Hometown: Charlotte

Home County: Mecklenburg

Leadership

Senate Committee Assignments:

  • Appropriations – Education/Higher Ed
  • Appropriations
  • Education/Higher Ed
  • Finance
  • Pensions and Retirement
  • Rules

Fundraising

Total Raised During 2022 Cycle:$20,939

Political Action Committee (PAC) Contributions: $15,450

Current Cash on Hand: $31,182

Top PAC Donors By Industry:

  • Banking/Finance: 34%
  • Energy: 23%
  • Health Care Providers/Facilities: 20%

Individual Contributions: $5,489

Key Support

Endorsements:

  • Sierra Club
  • NC AFL-CIO
  • Progressive Turnout Project
  • League of Conservation Voters (LCV)
  • North Carolina Association of Educators (NCAE)

Ratings:

  • NC Chamber Jobs Champion
  • NRA Rating F
  • NC Values F
  • League of Conservation Voters Rating 80/100

District Data

Geography

Counties:

  • Mecklenburg

Major Cities:

  • Charlotte
  • Matthews
  • Mint Hill