Mike Clampitt

James Michael Clampitt (born February 17, 1955) is an American politician. He was elected to the North Carolina House of Representatives in 2016 and 2020. Before his election in 2016, he ran unsuccessfully for office for Swain County Board of Commissioners in both 2006 and 2010, and the North Carolina House of Representatives in 2012 and 2014.[1] A Republican, he serves the 119th district, covering portions of Haywood, Jackson, and Swain counties.[2][3] He was a captain in the Charlotte Fire Department from 1977 to 2004.[4] He is a resident of Bryson City.[1]

Mike Clampitt
Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives
from the 119th district
Assumed office
January 1, 2021
Preceded byJoe Sam Queen
In office
January 1, 2017 – January 1, 2019
Preceded byJoe Sam Queen
Succeeded byJoe Sam Queen
Personal details
Born
James Michael Clampitt

(1955-02-17) February 17, 1955
Swain County, North Carolina
Political partyRepublican
ResidenceRaleigh, North Carolina
Alma materRowan-Cabarrus Community College
OccupationFirefighter (retired)

Honors

In 2018, Clampitt received a 90% rating on the NC Values Coalition Legislative Scorecard.[5]

During the 2018 general assembly session, Clampitt was one of the only Republican members of the House of Representatives to cosponsor Democratic Governor Roy Cooper's Budget.[6]

References
  1. Vaillancourt, Cory. "Clampitt makes it official". www.smokymountainnews.com. Retrieved 2021-02-05.
  2. "The Voter's Self Defense System". Vote Smart. Retrieved 2018-10-31.
  3. "Representative Mike Clampitt - Biography - North Carolina General Assembly". www.ncleg.gov. Retrieved 2021-02-05.
  4. http://www.smokymountainnews.com/news/item/18542-queen-clampitt-third-time-s-a-charm
  5. "NC Values Coalition Legislative Scorecard". Retrieved April 23, 2018.
  6. "House Bill 980 (2017-2018 Session) - North Carolina General Assembly". www2.ncleg.net. Retrieved 2018-09-09.
North Carolina House of Representatives
Preceded by
Joe Sam Queen		 Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives
from the 119th district
2017–2019		 Succeeded by
Joe Sam Queen
Preceded by
Joe Sam Queen		 Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives
from the 119th district
2021–present		 Incumbent
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