Natasha Marcus
Natasha Marcus | |
|---|---|
| Member of the North Carolina Senate from the 41st district | |
| In office January 1, 2019 – January 1, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Jeff Tarte |
| Succeeded by | Vickie Sawyer (redistricted) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 27, 1969 Brockport, New York, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Rob |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | Hamilton College (BA) Duke University (JD) |
Natasha Rath Marcus (born April 27, 1969) is a former Democratic member of the North Carolina Senate who represented the 41st district.
Early life and education
Marcus was born on April 27, 1969 in Brockport, New York.[1] She earned her bachelor's degree in public policy from Hamilton College and her Juris Doctor from Duke University School of Law.[2]
Political career
In 2014, Marcus ran unsuccessfully for the North Carolina House of Representatives.[3] Marcus won election to the North Carolina Senate on 6 November 2018 as a member of the Democratic Party.[4] She secured 57 percent of the vote, while her opponent, Republican incumbent Jeff Tarte, secured 43 percent.[5] During her tenure, Marcus has pushed to expand access to abortion in North Carolina, and signed on in 2021 to the proposed "RBG Act".[6] She has served on several committees in the Senate, including the Commerce & Insurance Committee.[7]
In 2023, Marcus announced she would run for North Carolina Commissioner of Insurance in the 2024 election.[8] She won her primary to become the Democratic nominee.
Electoral history
2024
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Natasha Marcus | 506,592 | 77.63% | |
| Democratic | David Wheeler | 145,991 | 22.37% | |
| Total votes | 652,583 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Mike Causey (incumbent) | 2,883,996 | 52.12% | |
| Democratic | Natasha Marcus | 2,649,353 | 47.88% | |
| Total votes | 5,533,349 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2022
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Natasha Marcus (incumbent) | 46,358 | 66.52% | |
| Republican | Bonni Leone | 23,331 | 33.48% | |
| Total votes | 69,689 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2020
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Natasha Marcus (incumbent) | 82,741 | 71.93% | |
| Constitution | Christopher Cole | 32,295 | 28.07% | |
| Total votes | 115,036 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2018
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Natasha Marcus | 49,459 | 56.85% | |
| Republican | Jeff Tarte (incumbent) | 37,536 | 43.15% | |
| Total votes | 86,995 | 100% | ||
| Democratic gain from Republican | ||||
2014
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | John Bradford | 14,558 | 54.98% | |
| Democratic | Natasha Marcus | 11,922 | 45.02% | |
| Total votes | 26,480 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
Personal life
Marcus lives in Davidson, North Carolina and is divorced from her former husband, Rob Marcus. She has two adult children.[1]
References
- ^ a b "Natasha Marcus' Biography". Vote Smart.
- ^ "Democracy for America : Natasha Marcus - North Carolina State Senate, District 41". cms.democracyforamerica.com. Retrieved October 30, 2021.
- ^ "Natasha Marcus leads grassroots campaign". www.lakenormanpublications.com. October 2, 2014. Retrieved October 30, 2021.
- ^ "Democrats break veto-proof majority in General Assembly". wral.com. November 6, 2018. Retrieved November 9, 2018.
- ^ "North Carolina Election Results - Election Results 2018 - The New York Times". The New York Times. Retrieved November 9, 2018.
- ^ "NC legislators file "RBG Act" to expand reproductive healthcare access". The Pulse. March 1, 2021. Retrieved October 30, 2021.
- ^ NC State Senate official site
- ^ WRAL.com
- ^ [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.
External links
- Senator Natasha R. Marcus legislative website
- Natasha Marcus for NC Insurance Commissioner campaign website