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Pat Harrigan on Education
U.S. Representative, North Carolina
Party positions reflect the 2024 national platforms. Rep. Harrigan's record is based on sponsored legislation from Congress.gov. MyPolity presents all positions without editorial judgment.
Democratic Position
Democrats favor robust federal investment in public K-12 education and higher education, along with policies to reduce or eliminate student loan debt. The party generally opposes using public funds for private school vouchers and supports universal pre-K and affordable childcare.
Republican Position
Republicans support school choice, including voucher programs for private and religious schools, and local control over curriculum decisions. The party generally opposes federal education mandates and broadly supports parental rights in schooling. Many Republicans oppose student loan forgiveness as unfair to borrowers who repaid their loans.
Rep. Harrigan's Record
Rep. Harrigan's sponsored legislation does not overlap with this issue area based on Congress.gov records. They are most active in Crime and Law Enforcement.
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