Iris Bender for North Carolina

I'm running for NC House to make District 87 an even better place to live, work, and raise a family.

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[Iris Bender for North Carolina @irisbenderfornc]

At 19, I came to the U.S. from Cuba. From running a business to being a mom, I've learned what it takes to adapt through uncertainty. Now I’m running for NC House to advocate for working families, small businesses, and strong communities.
#AmericanDream #IrisBenderForNC

[Iris Bender for North Carolina @irisbenderfornc]

No matter your resources or experience, there are valuable ways that you can help! Whether it’s sharing our posts, making a donation, or volunteering your time, every act helps build momentum.

Visit https://t.co/vQVzU9qgmN to get involved today!

#Volunteer #IrisBenderForNC

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June is Men's Mental Health Month. Let’s cultivate environments where men feel comfortable speaking up and getting help when they need it. Help is strength.

If you or someone you know is in crisis, dial 988.
#MensMentalHealthMonth #YouAreNotAlone

[Iris Bender for North Carolina @irisbenderfornc]

Talking with people face-to-face remains one of the strongest drivers of voter participation. Join us on June 13 to talk with our neighbors about the November election.

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#Canvassing

[Iris Bender for North Carolina @irisbenderfornc]

TOMORROW is the big day, detectives! 🕵️‍♀️
Our iSpy fundraiser is happening at Western Carolina Investigative Group in Granite Falls from 3-7PM. Gather your fellow investigators and stop by for an evening full of good food, great company, and a few surprises along the way.🔍

[Iris Bender for North Carolina @irisbenderfornc]

We’re hot on the trail now! 🕵️‍♀️ I can’t believe we’re only TWO DAYS away from our iSpy fundraiser. Grab your detective’s cap, sharpen your instincts, and meet me on Thursday for a fun and interactive evening!

#TinyButMighty #PutPeopleFirst #IrisBenderForNC

[Iris Bender for North Carolina @irisbenderfornc]

Final public hearing on Duke’s proposed rate increase is 7PM on Weds June 3 at Durham County Courthouse. If you're concerned about rising utility costs, I encourage you to attend or submit a comment through NC Utilities Commission Contact Page using Docket Number E-7, Sub 1329.

[Iris Bender for North Carolina @irisbenderfornc]

I wasn’t picked by party insiders or recruited by rich donors, and there’s no PAC funding this campaign. I’m just someone who’s lived the same reality a whole lot of North Carolinians are living right now. The other side has corporate money. We’ve got each other. 💪#TinyButMighty

[Iris Bender for North Carolina @irisbenderfornc]

We're ONE WEEK away from our FUNdraiser at Western Carolina Investigative Agency! This is a chance to connect one-on-one and talk about the future we want to build together.

🗓️ Thursday, June 4
⏰ 3:00PM-7:00PM
📍8 Park Square, Granite Falls NC

#TinyButMighty #IrisBenderForNC

[Iris Bender for North Carolina @irisbenderfornc]

“My name is Iris Bender. I was born and raised in Cuba. I moved to the US in 1998 as a teenager with my family. We escaped communism. We’re among the lucky ones that got an opportunity for freedom, and I do not take that for granted.”

#TinyButMighty #IrisBenderForNC #NCPol

[Iris Bender for North Carolina @irisbenderfornc]

As a working mom with my own aging parents, I know how costly and confusing our healthcare system is. I will fight for policies that expand access to care, strengthen mental health services, and ensure rural communities like ours are not left behind.
#HealthyNC #IrisBenderForNC

[Iris Bender for North Carolina @irisbenderfornc]

It’s Memorial Day. Today, with humility and gratitude, we remember those who gave their lives in service to this country, and we recognize the profound sacrifice carried by their memory and by the loved ones they left behind.

#MemorialDay #MemorialDay2026

[Iris Bender for North Carolina @irisbenderfornc]

The next chapter of our community is written in our public schools. If we want a next chapter defined by opportunity, resilience, and success, we must first invest in the public schools where that future takes shape.

#FundOurSchools #PublicEducation #NCEd

[Iris Bender for North Carolina @irisbenderfornc]

Grab your detective cap and meet me on Thursday, June 4 at Western Carolina Investigative Group for an evening of good food, great company, and delightful surprises!
RSVP or just drop by any time between 3:00 and 7:00 PM. I can’t wait to see you there!
#IrisBenderForNC

[Iris Bender for North Carolina @irisbenderfornc]

If you’ve been looking for a way to make a difference, this is it! Whether it’s sharing our posts, making a donation, or volunteering your time, every single act helps advance our mission.

Visit https://t.co/vQVzU9qOcl to get involved today!

#IrisBenderForNC #PutPeopleFirst

[Iris Bender for North Carolina @irisbenderfornc]

For Older Americans Month, I’m recommitting to the people whose hard work made today possible. I'll pursue concrete reforms to ease the strain on fixed incomes and allow our seniors to live with dignity in the communities they helped build.

#OlderAmericansMonth #IrisBenderForNC

[Iris Bender for North Carolina @irisbenderfornc]

Twenty-six years ago, I married the guy who’s been by my side through it all. We’ve built a beautiful family, a strong partnership, and a life full of love, laughter, and more adventures than I ever could’ve imagined. Happy 26th anniversary, David. I love you.

[Iris Bender for North Carolina @irisbenderfornc]

“We’re here to fight for affordability. We’re here to fight for healthcare. We’re here to fight for freedom.”

#TinyButMighty #PutPeopleFirst #IrisBenderForNC

[Iris Bender for North Carolina @irisbenderfornc]

Some of us work the check-in table. Some of us just look adorable in campaign photos😍

Whether it’s lending a hand, chipping in, or cheering us on, there’s room on this team for every kind of supporter. Visit https://t.co/vQVzU9qgmN to learn more.
#Volunteer #IrisBenderForNC

[Iris Bender for North Carolina @irisbenderfornc]

A strong economy = investing in the places and people that keep our communities thriving.

I'll support small businesses and downtown revitalization while advocating for expanded broadband access so rural residents, remote workers, and entrepreneurs have the tools for success.

[Iris Bender for North Carolina @irisbenderfornc]

🕵️‍♀️The clues abound, the evidence is mounting, and all signs point to one unforgettable evening!

Join me Thursday, June 4 at Western Carolina Investigative Group for an evening of good food, good friends, and good fun. I can't wait to see you there!

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