Paul Newton

Overview

Office: Senator

Party: Republican

District Number: 34

Terms: 4

Occupation: Retired State President, Duke Energy

Hometown: Mount Pleasant

Home County: Cabarrus

Contact

Assistant: Lorie Byrd

Paul.Newton@ncleg.gov
(919) 733-7223
https://ncstatesenate.com/members/paul-newton/
https://newton4senate.com
https://twitter.com/SenPaulNewton
Leadership
Senate Chairmanships:
  • Finance
  • Redistricting and Elections
Senate Committee Assignments:
  • Agriculture, Energy, and Environment
  • Commerce and Insurance
  • Finance
  • Judiciary
  • Redistricting and Elections
  • Rules
  • Nominations
Position: Senate Majority Leader
Fundraising

Total Raised During 2022 Cycle: $580,656

Political Action Committee (PAC) Contributions: $296,732

Current Cash on Hand: $63,568

Top PAC Donors By Industry:
  • Health Care Providers/Facilities: 24%
  • Housing/Infrastructure/Transportation: 18%
  • Energy: 11%

Individual Contributions: $283,924

Key Support
Endorsements:
  • National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB)
  • NC Police Benevolent Association (PBA)
  • Grassroots North Carolina (GRNC)
  • NC Values Coalition
  • National Rifle Association (NRA)
Ratings:
  • NC Chamber Jobs Champion
  • NRA Rating A
  • NC Values A+
  • League of Conservation Voters Rating 10
District Data
Geography
Counties:
  • Cabarrus
Major Cities:
  • Concord
  • Harrisburg
  • Kannapolis
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