North Carolina State Senate District 36

Current seat holder: Eddie D. Settle.

Eddie Settle

Eddie Settle was born in Wilkes County, North Carolina . Settle graduated from East Wilkes High School in 1978.

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Abortion & Reproductive Rights: “The family unit is the building block of society. Many societal ills can be traced to the erosion of the family. Eddie serves on the Wilkes County Board of Social Services, and he advocates strongly for children and families. He is also pro-life.” (Campaign website)
Abortion & Reproductive Rights: “Being an advocate for the unborn and the Chairman of the Wilkes County Board of Commissioners, Eddie brought to vote a resolution to designate the county a haven for the unborn (the resolution passed unanimously). All human life deserves dignity, no matter the stage.” (Campaign website)
Agriculture & Rural Communities: “Agriculture is the leading economic driver in North Carolina. In addition to being a cattleman himself, Eddie served six years as Chairman of the Agriculture Steering Committee of the NCACC (North Carolina Association of County Commissioners). He advocated in Washington, D.C.” (Campaign website)

Trevor Cole Hardwick

Trevor Hardwick The Democratic primary for this office on March 3, 2026 , was canceled.

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