Eddie D. Settle is an American politician who has served as a member of the North Carolina Senate since January 1, 2023. A Republican from Elkin, he represents the 36th district.
Eddie Settle | |
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| Member of the North Carolina Senate from the 36th district | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Constituency established |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Eddie D. Settle |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Sheila |
| Children | Melissa and Matt[1] |
| Residence | Elkin, North Carolina |
| Education | East Wilkes High School |
| Alma mater | Wilkes Community College (AA) |
| Profession | Business Owner |
| Website | Official website |
Biography
editSettle is a Baptist.[2] He graduated from East Wilkes High School in 1978, and earned an associate degree in business from Wilkes Community College in 1979.[3]
Committee assignments
edit2023-2024 session
edit- Appropriations - Health and Human Services
- Agriculture, Energy, and Environment
- Pensions, Retirement, and Aging
- State and Local Government
- Transportation
Electoral history
editHe was elected on November 8, 2022 in the 2022 North Carolina Senate election unopposed. He assumed office on January 1, 2023. He previously served 3 terms on the Wilkes County Commission.[4]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Eddie Settle | 10,756 | 37.23% | |
| Republican | Shirley Randleman | 9,228 | 31.94% | |
| Republican | Lee Zachary | 5,053 | 17.49% | |
| Republican | Vann Tate | 3,852 | 13.33% | |
| Total votes | 28,889 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Eddie Settle | 65,973 | 100% | ||
| Total votes | 65,973 | 100% | |||
| Republican win (new seat) | |||||
References
edit- ^ "ABOUT - Official Campaign: Eddie Settle for Senate". www.eddiesettle.com. 2023-07-21. Retrieved 2023-10-12.
- ^ "Eddie Settle". North Carolina Republican Senate Caucus. Retrieved 2023-10-12.
- ^ "Eddie Settle". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2023-10-12.
- ^ "Get to know Sen.-elect Eddie Settle". nctribune.com. Retrieved 2023-10-12.
- ^ [1] North Carolina State Board of Elections.
- ^ [2] North Carolina State Board of Elections.
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