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Mike Schietzelt

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Mike Schietzelt
Candidate, North Carolina House of Representatives District 35
North Carolina House of Representatives District 35
Tenure
2025 - Present
Term ends
2027
Years in position
1
Predecessor:Terence Everitt (D)
Compensation
Base salary
$13,951/year
Per diem
$104/day
Elections and appointments
Last election
November 5, 2024
Next election
March 3, 2026
Education
High school
Western Alamance High School
Bachelor's
University of North Carolina, Greensboro, 2008
Law
Duke University School of Law, 2018
Military
Service / branch
U.S. Marine Corps
Years of service
2011 - 2015
Personal
Religion
Christian
Profession
Attorney
Contact

Mike Schietzelt (Republican Party) is a member of theNorth Carolina House of Representatives, representingDistrict 35. He assumed office on January 1, 2025. His current term ends on January 1, 2027.

Schietzelt (Republican Party) is running for re-election to theNorth Carolina House of Representatives to representDistrict 35. He is on the ballot in the Republican primary onMarch 3, 2026.[source]

Biography

Mike Schietzelt graduated from Western Alamance High School. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 2011 to 2015. He earned a bachelor's degree from the University of North Carolina, Greensboro in 2008 and a law degree from the Duke University School of Law in 2018. His career experience includes working as an attorney. He has been affiliated with the Federalist Society.[1]

Sponsored legislation

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Elections

2026

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General election

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General election for North Carolina House of Representatives District 35

Evonne S. Hopkins (D) is running in the general election for North Carolina House of Representatives District 35 on November 3, 2026.

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Evonne S. Hopkins (D)

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Democratic primary

The Democratic primary scheduled for March 3, 2026, was canceled.Evonne S. Hopkins (D) advanced from the Democratic primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 35 without appearing on the ballot.

Republican primary

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Republican primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 35

IncumbentMike Schietzelt (R) andMichele Joyner-Dinwiddie (R) are running in the Republican primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 35 on March 3, 2026.

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2024

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General election

General election for North Carolina House of Representatives District 35

Mike Schietzelt defeatedEvonne S. Hopkins andMichael Oakes in the general election for North Carolina House of Representatives District 35 on November 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Mike Schietzelt
Mike Schietzelt (R) Candidate Connection
 
50.3
 
28,651
Image of Evonne S. Hopkins
Evonne S. Hopkins (D) Candidate Connection
 
47.1
 
26,831
Image of Michael Oakes
Michael Oakes (L)
 
2.7
 
1,513

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Total votes: 56,995
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Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled.Evonne S. Hopkins advanced from the Democratic primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 35.

Republican primary election

Republican primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 35

Mike Schietzelt defeatedJames Norman in the Republican primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 35 on March 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
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Image of Mike Schietzelt
Mike Schietzelt Candidate Connection
 
64.8
 
6,366
Image of James Norman
James Norman Candidate Connection
 
35.2
 
3,455

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Total votes: 9,821
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Libertarian primary election

The Libertarian primary election was canceled.Michael Oakes advanced from the Libertarian primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 35.

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Endorsements

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Pledges

Schietzelt signed the following pledges.

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Campaign themes

2026

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2024

Candidate Connection

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I'm a father of four, a Marine Corps veteran, and an attorney. I'm also the son of a Marine Corps veteran—a single father who raised my brother and me. We grew up with very little. Our clothes were too small, our heat was usually shut off, and we shared a fold-out sofa for a bed. But my dad gave us invaluable gifts through his example: integrity, a work ethic, and a heart for service.I'm a deep believer in our Constitution. My father took an oath to support and defend the Constitution in 1967 when he enlisted. I took the same oath when I enlisted in 2011. I took a similar oath when I became an attorney several years later. I've practiced constitutional law. I've taught constitutional law. I've written about constitutional law. And I remain deeply grateful for the wisdom, deliberation, and enlightenment of our founding generation.
  • Our small businesses are the lifeblood of our economy and our communities. We need to unleash our entrepreneurs and our innovators to create and produce.
  • Our schools are in atrocious shape. Violence in the schools is increasing, as are mental health conditions amongst our students. Teachers are leaving the profession. And no one seems to be held accountable for this deterioration. Our kids and our teachers deserve better. We can do better.
  • Our district has grown rapidly over the last several decades. That growth has not been accompanied by corresponding investments in infrastructure from the state. It's time to stop kicking the can down the road.
First and foremost, I'm passionate about good government: securing property rights and public safety, encouraging innovation, and preventing government waste.
A good, short starting point is James Madison's 1792 essay, "Property":

https://press-pubs.uchicago.edu/founders/documents/v1ch16s23.html
A strong moral compass is paramount. Legislators have to make difficult decisions. You need to know where you can compromise and where you can't.

Humility and a willingness to learn. Legislators won't be experts on every bill that comes before them. They should understand that (1) they don't know everything, and (2) they'll need to put in the work to understand the issues.

Collegiality. Legislating is hard. It's a lot harder when your colleagues don't like you or trust you.

Transparency and accountability. You need to keep your constituents engaged with legislation that affects them. When you're forced to make a difficult decision, you should be prepared to explain your decision to your constituents.
I love to learn. I have a strong set of deeply held principles, an ability to process complex sets of facts and apply those deeply held principles, and a willingness to listen and integrate new information. Legislators need to be able to respond to changing sets of facts and data. But they need to have a strong moral compass that helps them make difficult decisions.
Responsiveness to the needs of the district, and accountability to the voters.
My first real job was washing dishes at a small cafe in Burlington, NC. I don't remember how long I had it. I was 14 years old.
It's not simply beneficial. Good relationships are critically important. Legislation requires a majority to pass—sometimes a supermajority. You need relationships with leadership to move legislation through committees and then to the floor. You need to build trust with your colleagues. That doesn't mean you'll agree on everything, but it's certainly much easier to build a majority when fellow legislators find you credible.
I've heard a number of stories that stand out. At one of the earliest doors I knocked in the district, I spoke with a mother of four whose husband had lost his job months earlier and struggled to find new work. She took three part-time jobs to make ends meet. Her husband started driving DoorDash and InstaCart. They were doing everything they could to keep food on the table for their four boys. But inflation was making it difficult for them to keep up. She told me how she and her husband would pass on dinner to make sure their kids had enough to eat, stowing away to eat a peanut butter sandwich in the pantry. Hardworking, selfless people like those parents deserve better. And the policies that were supposed to help them only made things worse by making their groceries unaffordable.
Yes to both—they should grant the use of emergency powers, and they should oversee the use of emergency powers to ensure they aren't abused.
NC Values Coalition and Americans for Prosperity.

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Mike Schietzelt campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2024North Carolina House of Representatives District 35Won general$744,735 $648,856
Grand total$744,735 $648,856
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    Political offices
    Preceded by
    Terence Everitt (D)    		North Carolina House of Representatives District 35
    2025-Present    		Succeeded by
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