Natasha Marcus
American politician
Natasha Marcus | |
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| Member of the North Carolina Senate from the 41st district | |
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| Assumed office January 1, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Jeff Tarte |
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| Born | (1969-04-27) April 27, 1969 (age 55) |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Rob |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | Hamilton College (BA) Duke University (JD) |
Natasha Rath Marcus (born April 27, 1969) is a Democratic member of the North Carolina Senate representing the 41st district.
Early life and education
Marcus was born on April 27, 1969 in Brockport, New York.[1] She earned her bachelor's degree in public policy from Hamilton College and her Juris Doctor from Duke University School of Law.[2]
Political career
In 2014, Marcus ran unsuccessfully for the North Carolina House of Representatives.[3] Marcus won election to the North Carolina Senate on 6 November 2018 as a member of the Democratic Party.[4] She secured 57 percent of the vote, while her opponent, Republican incumbent Jeff Tarte, secured 43 percent.[5] During her tenure, Marcus has pushed to expand access to abortion in North Carolina, and signed on in 2021 to the proposed "RBG Act".[6] She has served on several committees in the Senate, including the Commerce & Insurance Committee.[7]
In 2023, Marcus announced she would run for North Carolina Commissioner of Insurance in the 2024 election.[8] She won her primary to become the Democratic nominee.
Personal life
Marcus lives in Davidson, North Carolina with her husband Rob. They have two children.[1]
References
- ^ a b "Natasha Marcus' Biography". Vote Smart.
- ^ "Democracy for America : Natasha Marcus - North Carolina State Senate, District 41". cms.democracyforamerica.com. Retrieved October 30, 2021.
- ^ "Natasha Marcus leads grassroots campaign". www.lakenormanpublications.com. October 2, 2014. Retrieved October 30, 2021.
- ^ "Democrats break veto-proof majority in General Assembly". wral.com. November 6, 2018. Retrieved November 9, 2018.
- ^ "North Carolina Election Results - Election Results 2018 - The New York Times". The New York Times. Retrieved November 9, 2018.
- ^ "NC legislators file "RBG Act" to expand reproductive healthcare access". The Pulse. March 1, 2021. Retrieved October 30, 2021.
- ^ NC State Senate official site
- ^ WRAL.com
External links
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Natasha Marcus.
- Senator Natasha R. Marcus legislative website
- Natasha Marcus for NC Insurance Commissioner campaign website
- Profile at Vote Smart
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| Preceded by | Member of the North Carolina Senate from the 41st district 2019–present | Incumbent |
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- ▌Kevin Corbin (R)
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