Kate Barr

Kate Barr was born in Chapel Hill, North Carolina and earned a high school diploma from the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics. She went on to earn a bachelor's degree in biology and Spanish and a master's degree in health behavior from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Barr's career experience includes working as a behavioral scientist at the University of Michigan and as a part-owner of a small business.[1][2]

Barr has founded Pip & Grow, Slay Strategies LLC, the Fair Map Fight Club, and the Can't Win Victory Fund. She has also been affiliated with the following organizations:[2]

Town of Davidson Planning Board

Davidson K-8 PTO

Davidson-Cornelius Child Development Center

Davidson Housing Coalition

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Campaign websiteBarr's campaign website stated the following:Make America Fair for OnceFAIR MAPSCorrupt politicians are drawing voting maps to make sure they'll keep their power - even while they're screwing you over.Voters should choose their politicians. Politicians shouldn't choose their voters. Gerrymandering is wrong no matter which party is doing it. ​I'll fight for:​A federal fair map law banning partisan gerrymandering.​What that means for District 14: You get competitive elections and leaders who care about you.FAIR PAYThe rich keep getting richer and they're doing it on the backs of working families. District 14's unemployment rates are rising and so are your costs.I'll fight for:Billionaires to pay the tax they oweNo income tax on the first $100K you earn, no matter whatA minimum wage you can live onWhat that means for District 14: More money in your pocket.FAIR PRICES​What's fair?​You pay into the system with your tax dollars. And you're not getting your money's worth.​I'll fight for:Childcare you can affordLow health insurance premiumsA house you can pay for doing one jobGroceries that don't break the bankWhat that means for District 14: Less strain on your budget. More opportunity to buy a home.FAIR CHANCESWhat's fair?​​How far you can go should depend on hard you work. Not who your parents are or where you were born.I'll fight for:High quality public schoolsClean waterHealthy foodJob training programsMoney to start (or support) your small businessWhat that means for District 14: A chance to live a good life and achieve your goals...a chance to live your American Dream.— Kate Barr's campaign website (February 13, 2026)Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Voters deserve a choice and the voters in my district have been robbed of that by a horrible partisan gerrymander. I couldn't bear to let the incumbent run unopposed.

Our leaders should have to work hard to earn the right to represent us. Instead, gerrymandering gifts seats to people without any competition - it's a coronation not an election. Competition is necessary for our democracy -it's how we hold our leaders accountable.

My philosophy has always been that if we each dig in and do the work in our communities, things improve globally. The people who live and work in an area know best what needs to change.

To that end, I have been working my community, first as a member of the Town Planning Board, then as a member of the Town Sustainability and Town Mobilities committees. I've served on the board of a number of local nonprofits, most notably as sitting PTO president of our local public K-8 school and president of the Davidson Cornelius Child Development Center Board, our community's only nonprofit childcare center.

While I can't win, I do believe that if I was elected, I would bring a lot of deep community knowledge and know-how to the job.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Gerrymandering is wrong, no matter which party is doing it.

Representative democracy dictates that we have the opportunity to actually choose our leaders. In a gerrymander, politicians choose their voters instead of voters choosing their politicians.Abortion rights, fully funded public education, and common sense gun laws are all popular with a majority of NC voters. Yet, we cannot move forward on these goals with an unrepresentative state legislature.We need an independent commission to draw our districts.

We are a purple state and our state legislature should demonstrate that. Power hungry politicans have put their job security over the well being of their constituents. It has to stop.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Independent commissions, abortion is healthcare, fully funded public education, common sense gun laws, and climate resilience.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Integrity, willingness to listen, and deeply rooted personal values.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

To represent the constituents who put them in office. To stand up for those without access to power. To take a long view of what's right. To have deep empathy for all people.

What legacy would you like to leave?

That I always did what was right and just, even when it was hard or unpopular.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

I remember the start of the Gulf War. I was 8. I was so confused about what was happening and why people were hurting each other.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

I was a summer league assistant swim coach for one summer.

What is your favorite book? Why?

Not a favorite book - but I love Agatha Christie. I have read, an own, every single one of her novels. The puzzles, personality quirks, and twists get me every time.

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

I actually really like being me!

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

Pepas - the soccer hype song and my son's favorite.

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

My son has type 1 diabetes. He is a gift but his illness is a struggle. Watching him face all of the challenges that come with chronic illness is both inspirational and devastating.

What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and state legislature?

Collaborative. We have to get out of this logjam and start working on the priorities of our voters.

What do you perceive to be your state's greatest challenges over the next decade?

Gerrymandering.

Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?

I think it's important to have diverse voices. So, it's beneficial to have some people with more experience and some people with less. We need all perspectives.

Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.

Absolutely. The goal is to govern and that takes collaboration.

Is there a particular legislator, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

Jeff Jackson

Are you interested in running for a different political office (for example, the U.S. Congress or governor) in the future?

Let's see how this goes first.

What is the first bill you would introduce if elected?

First bill: Teacher pay raise.

Second bill: Extend abortion access.

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

Voters have a right to know who's funding campaigns, what their elected leaders spend money on, and what's happening in political "back rooms."

I believe in fully governmental transparency. Let the sun shine in.