Stephen M. Ross (politician)

Stephen M. Ross
Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives
from the 63rd district
Incumbent
Assumed office
January 1, 2023
Preceded byRicky Hurtado
In office
January 1, 2013 – January 1, 2021
Preceded byAlice Bordsen
Succeeded byRicky Hurtado
Personal details
Born
Stephen Miles Ross

1951 (age 73–74)
Political partyRepublican
Children4
ResidenceBurlington, North Carolina
Alma materElon University (BA)
North Carolina State University (MPA)
OccupationFinancial 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

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

2022

North Carolina House of Representatives 63rd district general election, 2022[4]
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

North Carolina House of Representatives 63rd district general election, 2020[5]
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

North Carolina House of Representatives 63rd district general election, 2018[6]
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

North Carolina House of Representatives 63rd district general election, 2016[7]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Stephen Ross (incumbent) 26,068 100%
Total votes 26,068 100%
Republican hold

2014

North Carolina House of Representatives 63rd district general election, 2014[8]
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

North Carolina House of Representatives 63rd district Republican primary election, 2012[9]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Stephen Ross 3,884 65.61%
Republican Roger Parker 2,036 34.39%
Total votes 5,920 100%
North Carolina House of Representatives 63rd district general election, 2012[10]
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

  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ "The Voter's Self Defense System".
  3. ^ "Stephen M. Ross". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2024-03-17.
  4. ^ [1] North Carolina State Board of Elections.
  5. ^ [2] North Carolina State Board of Elections.
  6. ^ [3] North Carolina State Board of Elections.
  7. ^ [4] North Carolina State Board of Elections.
  8. ^ [5] North Carolina State Board of Elections.
  9. ^ [6] North Carolina State Board of Elections.
  10. ^ [7] North Carolina State Board of Elections.
North Carolina House of Representatives
Preceded by Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives
from the 63rd district
2013–2021 		Succeeded by
Preceded by Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives
from the 63rd district
2023–Present 		Incumbent