
Our democracy is at grave risk today, and we have to defend it. I've seen friends struggle as public schools lose funding to private, for-profit schools, and I’ve seen my three-year-old practice hiding during school safety drills because the Republican General Assembly prioritizes guns over children. All of this can be traced back to our eroding democracy, as we watch Republicans draw themselves safe districts so that they can avoid ever facing you. If they, and all representatives, were accountable to the voters as they should be, they’d never pass these harmful, unpopular policies.
Together, we can build a safer, thriving North Carolina with well-funded public schools, commonsense gun safety laws, and fair and free elections to keep our leaders accountable to the people. I'm honored to serve and ready to fight alongside you.
Throughout my career—as an Assistant U.S. Attorney, Special Deputy Attorney General for North Carolina, and as an online policymaker—I’ve stood up to protect voting rights, defended public health, fought child abuse, and preserved our environment.
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Meet Phil Rubin
I’m Phil Rubin—North Carolina Representative, former federal prosecutor and online safety expert, and proud girl dad. From representing North Carolina and the United States in our courtrooms to standing up for you on the House floor, I’ve spent my life fighting for people who can’t afford to lose.
I came to serve in the House after being appointed to represent District 40 following the passing of Representative Joe John, a dedicated public servant and lifelong champion for justice. I carry his legacy with deep respect and as a constant reminder of what honorable public service should look like.