Erin Paré Secures Re-election in NC House District 37
Paré has represented the district since 2020, which includes Holly Springs and Fuquay-Varina.
Erin Paré has won re-election in North Carolina’s House District 37, defeating Democratic challenger Safiyah Jackson with 52% of the vote. Paré has represented the district since 2020, which includes Holly Springs and Fuquay-Varina. Paré has focused on education policy and conservative legislative priorities.
During her tenure, Paré supported expanding private school voucher programs, emphasizing parental choice in education. This stance has received mixed reactions; proponents believe vouchers provide families with more flexibility, while critics argue that redirecting funds from public schools could impact resources and quality for many district students. Paré also backed legislation limiting the scope of classroom discussions on race and LGBTQ+ issues, a position aligned with state-wide trends in conservative policy but one that has sparked concerns about inclusivity among some constituents.
Paré’s opponent, Safiyah Jackson, campaigned to strengthen public education, increase teacher support, and promote school diversity. Jackson argued that Paré’s education policies could reduce resources for public schools, impacting students and educators across District 37. In contrast, Paré maintained that her positions aligned with the values of the district’s families and allowed for more choice in educational settings.
Paré’s re-election campaign faced controversy when poll workers alleged incidents of voter intimidation involving Paré and her husband at local polling sites. These claims remain under review, and Paré has declined to comment.
Paré’s victory reflects continued support among District 37’s conservative voter base. Her second term is expected to bring further developments in education policy and other legislative initiatives, which will likely shape the educational and community landscape in Holly Springs and Fuquay-Varina.