Stephen M. Ross (politician)
Stephen M. Ross | |
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| Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives from the 63rd district | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Ricky Hurtado |
| In office January 1, 2013 – January 1, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Alice Bordsen |
| Succeeded by | Ricky Hurtado |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Stephen Miles Ross 1951 (age 72–73) |
| Political party | Republican |
| Children | 4 |
| Residence | Burlington, North Carolina |
| Alma mater | Elon University (BA) North Carolina State University (MPA) |
| Occupation | Financial Executive |
Stephen Miles Ross (born 1951) is an American politician. He was elected to the North Carolina House of Representatives in 2012, and he served from 2013 until 2021. He was reelected in 2022 after a rematch with Ricky Hurtado, who previously had defeated Ross in 2020.[1] A Republican, he serves the 63rd district.[2] He has also served as mayor of Burlington, North Carolina.
Education
[edit]He holds a bachelor's degree in political science and history from Elon University and a master's degree in public administration from North Carolina State University.[3]
Electoral history
[edit]2022
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Stephen Ross | 13,955 | 51.08% | |
| Democratic | Ricky Hurtado (incumbent) | 13,367 | 48.92% | |
| Total votes | 27,322 | 100% | ||
| Republican gain from Democratic | ||||
2020
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Ricky Hurtado | 20,584 | 50.59% | |
| Republican | Stephen Ross (incumbent) | 20,107 | 49.41% | |
| Total votes | 40,691 | 100% | ||
| Democratic gain from Republican | ||||
2018
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Stephen Ross (incumbent) | 15,311 | 50.49% | |
| Democratic | Erica McAdoo | 15,013 | 49.51% | |
| Total votes | 30,324 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2016
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Stephen Ross (incumbent) | 26,068 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 26,068 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2014
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Stephen Ross (incumbent) | 13,041 | 57.01% | |
| Democratic | Ian Baltutis | 9,834 | 42.99% | |
| Total votes | 22,875 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2012
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Stephen Ross | 3,884 | 65.61% | |
| Republican | Roger Parker | 2,036 | 34.39% | |
| Total votes | 5,920 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Stephen Ross | 19,435 | 56.65% | |
| Democratic | Patty Philipps | 14,870 | 43.35% | |
| Total votes | 34,305 | 100% | ||
| Republican gain from Democratic | ||||
References
[edit]- ^ Guinassi, Luciana (2022-11-13). "The only Hispanic legislator in North Carolina lost his seat. These candidates won". The News and Observer. Retrieved 2022-12-01.
- ^ "The Voter's Self Defense System".
- ^ "Stephen M. Ross". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2024-03-17.
- ^ [1] North Carolina State Board of Elections.
- ^ [2] North Carolina State Board of Elections.
- ^ [3] North Carolina State Board of Elections.
- ^ [4] North Carolina State Board of Elections.
- ^ [5] North Carolina State Board of Elections.
- ^ [6] North Carolina State Board of Elections.
- ^ [7] North Carolina State Board of Elections.