Deanna Ballard (born October 2, 1978) is an American politician who served in the North Carolina Senate from the 45th district from 2016 to 2023.[1][2][3] She ran for Lieutenant Governor in 2024.[4]

Deanna Ballard
Member of the North Carolina Senate
from the 45th district
In office
April 27, 2016 – January 1, 2023
Preceded byDan Soucek
Succeeded byRalph Hise (Redistricting)
Personal details
Born (1978-10-02) October 2, 1978 (age 46)
Blowing Rock, North Carolina
Political partyRepublican
Alma materBelmont University (BBA)

Electoral history

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2022

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North Carolina Senate 47th district Republican primary election, 2022[5]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Ralph Hise (incumbent) 13,163 50.70%
Republican Deanna Ballard (incumbent) 12,801 49.30%
Total votes 25,964 100%

2020

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North Carolina Senate 45th district general election, 2020[6]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Deanna Ballard (incumbent) 71,897 68.45%
Democratic Jeanne Supin 33,139 31.55%
Total votes 105,036 100%
Republican hold

2018

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North Carolina Senate 45th district Republican primary election, 2018[7]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Deanna Ballard (incumbent) 8,403 53.59%
Republican Shirley Randleman (incumbent) 7,276 46.41%
Total votes 15,679 100%
North Carolina Senate 45th district general election, 2018[8]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Deanna Ballard (incumbent) 48,998 65.08%
Democratic Wes Luther 26,293 34.92%
Total votes 75,291 100%
Republican hold

2016

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North Carolina Senate 45th district Republican primary election, 2016[9]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Deanna Ballard 13,546 53.00%
Republican Ken Boham 12,013 47.00%
Total votes 25,559 100%
North Carolina Senate 45th district general election, 2016[10]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Deanna Ballard (incumbent) 56,758 65.00%
Democratic Art Sherwood 30,559 35.00%
Total votes 87,317 100%
Republican hold

References

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  1. ^ Ruckstuhl, Laney (2016-04-27). "Republican party elects Deanna Ballard to replace Soucek". averyjournal.com. Retrieved 2018-11-12.
  2. ^ "Senator Deanna Ballard (Republican, 2017-2018 Session)". Ncleg.net. Retrieved 2018-11-12.
  3. ^ "The Voter's Self Defense System".
  4. ^ "Former North Carolina GOP Sen. Deanna Ballard announces candidacy for lieutenant governor | Fox News". www.foxnews.com. Retrieved 2023-08-15.
  5. ^ [1] North Carolina State Board of Elections.
  6. ^ [2] North Carolina State Board of Elections.
  7. ^ [3] North Carolina State Board of Elections.
  8. ^ [4] North Carolina State Board of Elections.
  9. ^ [5] North Carolina State Board of Elections.
  10. ^ [6] North Carolina State Board of Elections.
North Carolina Senate
Preceded by Member of the North Carolina Senate
from the 45th district

2016–2023
Succeeded by