Kathy Harrington (born December 24, 1958) is an American politician who has served in the North Carolina Senate from the 43rd district since 2011.[1] She was elected Senate Majority Leader by her Republican colleagues following the 2020 elections - making her the first woman elected to that position.[2]

Kathy Harrington
Majority Leader of the North Carolina Senate
In office
January 1, 2021 – January 1, 2023
Preceded byHarry Brown
Succeeded byPaul Newton
Member of the North Carolina Senate
from the 43rd district
In office
January 1, 2011 – January 1, 2023
Preceded byDavid Hoyle
Succeeded byBrad Overcash
Personal details
Born (1958-12-24) December 24, 1958 (age 65)
Gastonia, North Carolina, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
EducationGaston College

Electoral history

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2020

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North Carolina Senate 43rd district general election, 2020[3]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Kathy Harrington (incumbent) 69,409 65.43%
Democratic William Young 36,670 34.57%
Total votes 106,079 100%
Republican hold

2018

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North Carolina Senate 43rd district general election, 2018[4]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Kathy Harrington (incumbent) 42,906 63.39%
Democratic Altriese Price 22,881 33.80%
Libertarian Mitchell D. Bridges 1,900 2.81%
Total votes 67,687 100%
Republican hold

2016

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North Carolina Senate 43rd district general election, 2016[5]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Kathy Harrington (incumbent) 65,054 100%
Total votes 65,054 100%
Republican hold

2014

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North Carolina Senate 43rd district general election, 2014[6]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Kathy Harrington (incumbent) 36,978 100%
Total votes 36,978 100%
Republican hold

2012

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North Carolina Senate 43rd district general election, 2012[7]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Kathy Harrington (incumbent) 57,752 100%
Total votes 57,752 100%
Republican hold

2010

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North Carolina Senate 43rd district Republican primary election, 2010[8]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Kathy Harrington 3,927 57.97%
Republican Wil Neumann 1,960 28.93%
Republican Ken Bowen 738 10.89%
Republican James "Jim" England 149 2.20%
Total votes 6,774 100%
North Carolina Senate 43rd district general election, 2010[9]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Kathy Harrington 28,504 69.54%
Democratic Jim Long 12,488 30.46%
Total votes 40,992 100%
Republican gain from Democratic

2008

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North Carolina Senate 43rd district general election, 2008[10]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic David Hoyle (incumbent) 35,838 51.47%
Republican Kathy Harrington 33,791 48.53%
Total votes 69,629 100%
Democratic hold

References

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  1. ^ "North Carolina General Assembly - Senator Kathy Harrington (Republican, 2017-2018 Session)". Ncleg.net. Retrieved 2017-07-23.
  2. ^ Business N.C. on Twitter
  3. ^ [1] North Carolina State Board of Elections.
  4. ^ [2] North Carolina State Board of Elections.
  5. ^ [3] North Carolina State Board of Elections.
  6. ^ [4] North Carolina State Board of Elections.
  7. ^ [5] North Carolina State Board of Elections.
  8. ^ [6] North Carolina State Board of Elections.
  9. ^ [7] North Carolina State Board of Elections.
  10. ^ [8] North Carolina State Board of Elections.
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North Carolina Senate
Preceded by Member of the North Carolina Senate
from the 43rd district

2011–2023
Succeeded by
Preceded by Majority Leader of the North Carolina Senate
2021–2023
Succeeded by