Michael Vincent Lee (born November 29, 1968) is a Republican member of the North Carolina State Senate. Lee was first appointed to office in August 2014, replacing Thom Goolsby. He was re-elected in the November 2016 election for a second term, having defeated Democrat Andrew Barnhill with 57.35% of the vote. Lee was defeated by Democrat Harper Peterson in the 2018 election but secured a rematch victory against Peterson in the 2020 election.1
Background and Education:
- Born: November 29, 1968, in Kingston, New York, USA
- Education:
- Bachelor’s degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- Law degree (J.D.) from Wake Forest University Law School
- Career: Lawyer; established his own law firm, Lee Law Firm, PLLC, in 2012.
Electoral History:
- 2022 North Carolina Senate 7th district general election:
- Lee secured re-election with 50.97% of the vote.
- 2020 North Carolina Senate 9th district general election:
- Lee defeated incumbent Democrat Harper Peterson, resulting in a Republican gain from Democratic control.
- 2018 North Carolina Senate 9th district general election:
- Lee lost to Harper Peterson, leading to a Democratic gain from Republican control.
- 2016 North Carolina Senate 9th district general election:
- Lee won re-election with 57.35% of the vote.
- 2014 North Carolina Senate 9th district Republican primary election:
- Lee won with 81.22% of the vote.
Committee Assignments (2023-2024 legislative session):
- Education/Higher Education Committee (Chair)
- Senate Finance Committee
- Senate Judiciary Committee
- Rules and Operations of the Senate Committee.
Upcoming Election:
- Lee is running for re-election in the 2024 North Carolina State Senate election to represent District 7. The general election will take place on November 5, 2024.
