Sarah Stevens (politician)
Sarah Stevens | |
|---|---|
| Speaker pro tempore of the North Carolina House of Representatives | |
| In office January 1, 2017 – January 8, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Paul Stam |
| Succeeded by | Mitchell Setzer |
| Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives from the 90th district | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2009 | |
| Preceded by | Jim Harrell |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 15, 1960 Mount Airy, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Edwin |
| Education | University of North Carolina, Greensboro (BS) Campbell University (JD) |
| Website | State House website |
Sarah Suzanne Stevens (born February 15, 1960) is a Republican member of the North Carolina House of Representatives. She has represented the 90th district (including constituents in Surry and Wilkes counties) since 2009 and previously served as speaker pro tempore from 2017 to 2025.[1][2] Stevens announced her intention to run for a seat on the North Carolina Supreme Court in the 2026 elections.[3]
Awards
- 2015 Champion for Children Award. Presented by Children’s Hope Alliance and Benchmarks.[4]
Committee assignments
2025–2026 session
- Appropriations
- Appropriations - Justice and Public Safety
- Election Law
- Select Committee on Helene Recovery
- Judiciary II
- Regulatory Reform
- Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
2023–2024 session
- Appropriations
- Appropriations - Justice and Public Safety
- Judiciary II (Chair)
- Redistricting
- Regulatory Reform
2021–2022 session
- Appropriations
- Appropriations - Capital
- Judiciary II (Chair)
- Regulatory Reform
2019–2020 session
- Appropriations
- Appropriations - Capital
- Judiciary (Chair)
- Regulatory Reform
- Homelessness, Foster Care, and Dependency
2017–2018 session
- Appropriations
- Appropriations - Justice and Public Safety
- Judiciary I (Vice Chair)
- Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House (Vice Chair)
- Regulatory Reform
- Homelessness, Foster Care, and Dependency
- State Personnel
2015–2016 session
- Appropriations
- Appropriations - Justice and Public Safety (Vice Chair)
- Judiciary III (Chair)
- Children, Youth and Families (Chair)
- Regulatory Reform
- State Personnel
- Environment
- Education - Community Colleges
2013–2014 session
- Appropriations
- Judiciary (Vice Chair)
- State Personnel
- Ethics
- Health and Human Services
2011–2012 session
- Appropriations
- Judiciary
- State Personnel
- Education
- Insurance
2009–2010 session
- Appropriations
- Judiciary I
- Juvenile Justice
- Science and Technology
- Ways and Means - Broadband Connectivity
Electoral history
2024
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Sarah Stevens (incumbent) | 35,674 | 77.90% | |
| Democratic | Ken Badgett | 10,119 | 22.10% | |
| Total votes | 45,793 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2022
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Sarah Stevens (incumbent) | 6,526 | 72.43% | |
| Republican | Benjamin Romans | 2,484 | 27.57% | |
| Total votes | 9,010 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Sarah Stevens (incumbent) | 24,398 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 24,398 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2020
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Sarah Stevens (incumbent) | 30,028 | 74.57% | |
| Democratic | Beth Shaw | 10,242 | 25.43% | |
| Total votes | 40,270 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2018
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Sarah Stevens (incumbent) | 4,060 | 66.57% | |
| Republican | Allen Poindexter | 2,039 | 33.43% | |
| Total votes | 6,099 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Sarah Stevens (incumbent) | 18,373 | 68.35% | |
| Democratic | John Worth Wiles | 7,170 | 26.68% | |
| Constitution | Allen Poindexter | 1,336 | 4.97% | |
| Total votes | 26,879 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2016
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Sarah Stevens (incumbent) | 23,678 | 73.26% | |
| Democratic | Vera Smith Reynolds | 8,641 | 26.74% | |
| Total votes | 32,319 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2014
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Sarah Stevens (incumbent) | 13,440 | 68.25% | |
| Democratic | John Worth Wiles | 6,251 | 31.75% | |
| Total votes | 19,691 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2012
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Sarah Stevens (incumbent) | 23,153 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 23,153 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2010
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Sarah Stevens (incumbent) | 12,274 | 71.10% | |
| Democratic | Randy Wolfe | 4,988 | 28.90% | |
| Total votes | 17,262 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2008
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Sarah Stevens | 13,263 | 50.58% | |
| Democratic | Jim Harrell (incumbent) | 12,957 | 49.42% | |
| Total votes | 26,220 | 100% | ||
| Republican gain from Democratic | ||||
References
- ^ "Representative Sarah Stevens (Rep)". ncleg.net. Retrieved May 13, 2020.
- ^ "Sarah Stevens' Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved February 19, 2022.
- ^ "Longtime North Carolina House member Sarah Stevens plans to run for state Supreme Court". WRAL. 30 April 2025. Retrieved 1 May 2025.
- ^ "Stevens awarded for foster-care efforts". mtairynews.com. July 30, 2015. Retrieved May 13, 2020.
- ^ "Sarah Stevens". Retrieved June 3, 2025.
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