Questions
1. What is the annual salary for regular members of the General Assembly? 2. What is the minimum age requirement for a state senator? 3. What is the minimum age requirement for a state representative?
Cristina Vasquez, candidate for NC House, District 74: 1. $20,000 a year [X] 2. I know federal, not state. I’m assuming it’s early twenties. [X] 3. No, but I’m assuming it’s over 20. [X]
Dale Folwell, NC House representative, District 74:
1. $13,000 a year plus you got per diem. If you’re a speaker you get more. [ -] 2. NC Senate is 25 [ ] 3. NC House is lower [than 25] [ -]
Larry Womble, NC House representative, District 71: 1. $13,000 a year — that’s just straight salary. That doesn’t count when we’re in session. [ -] 2. I think it’s 21. [X] 3. I think it’s 21 also. [ ]
Correct Answers
1. $13,951 annual salary plus an expense allowance of $559/month 2. 25 years old 3. 21 years old
