Dean Proctor

Overview

Office: Senator

Party: Republican

District Number: 45

Terms: 2+

Occupation: Former Executive of Proctor Wholesale/United Beverages

Hometown: Hickory

Home County: Catawba

Leadership
Senate Chairmanships:
  • Appropriations – Education/Higher Ed
  • Commerce and Insurance
Senate Committee Assignments:
  • Agriculture, Energy, and Environment
  • Appropriations – Education/Higher Ed
  • Appropriations – General Government and Information Technology
  • Commerce and Insurance
  • Pensions and Retirement
  • State and Local Government
  • Transportation
Fundraising

Total Raised During 2022 Cycle: $174,072

Political Action Committee (PAC) Contributions: $18,522

Current Cash on Hand: $152,625

Top PAC Donors By Industry:
  • Food/Hospitality/Tourism: 42%
  • Energy: 17%
  • Retail: 13%

Individual Contributions: $155,550

Key Support
Endorsements:
  • National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB)
  • NC Values Coalition
  • National Rifle Association (NRA)
  • North Carolina Association of Educators (NCAE)
Ratings:
  • NC Chamber Jobs Champion
  • NRA Rating A
  • NC Values A+
  • League of Conservation Voters Rating 10
District Data
Geography
Counties:
  • Caldwell
  • Catawba
Major Cities:
  • Conover
  • Granite Falls
  • Hickory
  • Lenoir
  • Long View
  • Newton
  • Sawmills