Paul Newton

Overview
Office: Senator
Party: Republican
District Number: 34
Terms: 4
Occupation: Retired State President, Duke Energy Progress
Hometown: Mount Pleasant
Home County: Cabarrus
Leadership
Senate Chairmanships:
- Finance
- Redistricting and Elections
Senate Committee Assignments:
- Agriculture, Energy, and Environment
- Commerce and Insurance
- Finance
- Judiciary
- Redistricting and Elections
- Rules
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:
- NC Values Coalition
Ratings:
- NC Chamber Jobs Champion
District Data
Geography
Counties:
- Cabarrus
Major Cities:
- Concord
- Harrisburg
- Kannapolis