Woodson Bradley
Woodson Bradley | |
|---|---|
| Member of the North Carolina Senate from the 42nd district | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Rachel Hunt |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 5, 1973 |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | Hollins University |
| Website | woodsonbradley |
Woodson Bradley (born February 5, 1973) is an American politician serving as a member of the North Carolina State Senate since 2025 representing the 42nd district.
Early life and education
Woodson Bradley was born on February 5, 1973.[1] Her mother is a school teacher and her father worked in law enforcement.[2]
Bradley earned a bachelor's degree in economics with a concentration in Business Administration from Hollins University.[1] After graduation, she taught abroad for one year.[1][3]
Career
Business
Bradley worked as a residential real estate broker.[4] In 2008, Forbes listed Bradley among the "Most Dependable Real Estate Professionals of the Eastern United States."[5] She was working as a realtor as of 2024.[6]
From 2010 to 2013, Bradley worked in sales as an independent contractor of Fortune Hi-Tech Marketing.[4][7]
North Carolina Senate
During the 2024 North Carolina Senate election, Bradley ran as the Democratic candidate for the 42nd district.[1] Her campaign addressed issues such as abortion rights, public education, the cost of living, and public safety.[1] She opposed North Carolina's abortion ban after 12 weeks and expressed support for restoring protections aligned with Roe v. Wade.[1] Bradley's opponent in the race was Stacie McGinn, a Republican and former attorney for the North Carolina Republican Party.[1] The seat, covering parts of Mecklenburg County, was previously held by Rachel Hunt, a Democrat running in the lieutenant gubernatorial election.[1] Mecklenburg County certified the final vote counts on November 15, showing Bradley leading McGinn by 204 votes out of 124,334 cast, a margin of 0.16 percent.[8] McGinn requested a recount[8] but conceded after a second State Board of Elections protest hearing on December 20th upheld Bradley's final lead of 209 votes.[9]
Committee Assignments, 2025-2026 session[10]
- Education/Higher Education
- Pensions and Retirement and Aging
- Appropriations on General Government and Information Technology
- Regulatory Reform
Personal life
Bradley is a survivor of domestic violence and sexual assault.[1] Her experiences as a struggling single mother inspired her run for senate and focus on issues such as abortion rights, the cost of living, and public safety.[1]
Bradley has been involved in community organizations, including Safe Alliance, the Rotary Club of Charlotte, and the Mecklenburg County Domestic Violence Speakers Bureau.[1] She has volunteered for the Special Olympics of North Carolina, Charlotte Rescue Mission, and Classroom Central.[1]
Electoral history
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Woodson Bradley | 62,260 | 50.08% | |
| Republican | Stacie McGinn | 62,051 | 49.92% | |
| Total votes | 124,311 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l Ramsey, Mary (October 17, 2024). "Woodson Bradley, Democratic NC Senate District 42 candidate, answers our questions". The Charlotte Observer. Retrieved 2024-11-22.
- ^ Boniti, Loretta (6 January 2025). "Learning more about incoming state legislators". Spectrum Local News. Retrieved 2025-01-11.
- ^ Rhoney, Dylan (October 22, 2024). "Three Mecklenburg County women could be key to breaking the GOP supermajority in the General Assembly". Cardinal & Pine. Courier Newsroom. Retrieved 2024-11-22.
- ^ a b Mildenberg, David (October 25, 2024). "Five N.C. Senate seats out of 50 may change N.C. political dynamic". North Carolina FreeEnterprise Foundation. Retrieved 2025-01-13.
- ^ "Most Dependable Real Estate Professionals of the Eastern United States". Forbes Magazine. 2 December 2008. pp. 22–28.
- ^ Ramsey, Mary (October 17, 2024). "Woodson Bradley, Democratic NC Senate District 42 candidate, answers our questions". The Charlotte Observer. Retrieved 2024-11-22.
- ^ Harrison, Steve (2024-10-29). "Democrat's role in 'pyramid scheme' company part of key Mecklenburg state Senate race". WFAE. Retrieved 2024-11-22.
- ^ a b Johncox, Cassidy (2024-11-18). "GOP candidate requests recount for North Carolina senate seat in Mecklenburg County". WBTV. Retrieved 2024-11-22.
- ^ ROBERTSON, GARY D. (2025-01-06). "Last North Carolina legislative races get finalized, confirming GOP loss of veto-proof control". www.startribune.com. Retrieved 2025-01-11.
- ^ "Committees - North Carolina General Assembly". www.ncleg.gov. Retrieved 2025-01-11.
- ^ [1] North Carolina State Board of Elections.