District 119 is now made up of Swain, Jackson and Transylvania. New district maps enacted in 2022 ended one of Western North Carolina’s longest-running electoral feuds between Clampitt and Democrat Joe Sam Queen, who lives in Haywood County.
The pair squared off for five election seasons. Clampitt hung onto his seat in 2022 against Transylvania challenger Al Platt.
Mike Clampitt
Republican Party
Where are you from? Bryson City
What is your top priority if elected? Constituent services
What do you wish the community knew about this office? You don’t have to call Raleigh to talk to me.
What is one thing that you want to say to voters?
828-736-6222 is available for you to contact
Where do you currently live?
Bryson City
Mark Burrows
Democratic Party
Where are you from?I was born in Iowa but grew up in Florida.
What is your top priority if elected? My top legislative priority is to fight for working class families across Jackson, Swain and Transylvania Counties.
What do you wish the community knew about this office? I wish that the community knew that NC House members have tremendous control over the day-to-day lives of North Carolinians on issues ranging from taxes and economic development to funding our public schools and departments like the NC Department of Motor Vehicles to protecting our environment and securing our personal freedoms of choice.
What is one thing that you want to say to voters? Voters across Jackson, Swain and Transylvania Counties should know that their voice matters and that I will listen to their concerns and work tirelessly for them, their families, and the communities where they live.
Where do you currently live? Betsy and I live in Brevard, NC (34+ years).