North Carolina State House District 56

Current seat holder: Allen Buansi.

Matthew P. Clements

Matthew Clements graduated from John T. Hoggard High School. He earned an associate degree from the University of North Carolina in 1995.

“I would vote to abolish and privatize the ABC Commission in North Carolina. The North Carolina Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Commission operates as an archaic, state-run monopoly that severely restricts commerce, inflates consumer prices, and stifles economic growth. From a libertarian framework, the agency represents an unjustified overreach of government authority that violates free-market principles and individual liberty.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey (2026))

Allen Buansi

Allen Buansi earned a bachelor's degree from Dartmouth College in 2009 and a law degree from the University of North Carolina School of Law in 2015.

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“Civil Rights: I have fought for people to make sure they are treated fairly and equitably.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey (2022))
Affordable. Accessible. Inclusive.: “Where we step up our fight against climate change.” (Official campaign website)

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