Michael V. Lee
Michael Vincent Lee (born November 29, 1968)[1] is a Republican member of the North Carolina State Senate.
Michael Lee | |
|---|---|
| Member of the North Carolina Senate from the 9th district | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Harper Peterson |
| In office August 18, 2014 – January 1, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Thom Goolsby |
| Succeeded by | Harper Peterson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 29, 1968 Kingston, New York |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican |
Lee was first appointed to office in August 2014 replacing Thom Goolsby.
He was re-elected at the November 2016 election for a second term, having defeated Democrat Andrew Barnhill 57.35% to 42.65%.[2] He was defeated by Democrat Harper Peterson in the 2018 election and defeated Peterson in a rematch in the 2020 election.
Lee holds a bachelor's degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a law degree from Wake Forest University.
As a lawyer, Lee started his own law firm in 2012.[3]
References
- "Michael Lee: Bio and Q&A". Wilmington Star News.
- "NC SBE Election Contest Details". er.ncsbe.gov. Retrieved 28 December 2017.
- Lee Law Firm Entry
External links
| North Carolina Senate | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Thom Goolsby |
Member of the North Carolina Senate from the 9th district 2014-2019 |
Succeeded by Harper Peterson |
| Preceded by Harper Peterson |
Member of the North Carolina Senate from the 9th district 2021-Present |
Incumbent |
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