Susan Harman-Scott

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Susan Harman-Scott
Elections and appointments
Last election
November 5, 2024
Education
Bachelor's
University of North Carolina, Greensboro
Other
University of North Carolina, Greensboro
Law
Wake Forest University School of Law
Personal
Profession
Attorney
Contact

Susan Harman-Scott (Democratic Party) ran for election to theNorth Carolina State Senate to representDistrict 1. She lost in the general election onNovember 5, 2024.

Harman-Scott completed Ballotpedia'sCandidate Connection survey in 2024.Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Susan Harman-Scott earned a bachelor's degree from the University of North Carolina, Greensboro and a law degree from Wake Forest University School of Law. Her career experience includes working as an attorney.[1]

Elections

2024

See also: North Carolina State Senate elections, 2024

General election

General election for North Carolina State Senate District 1

IncumbentRobert Hanig defeatedSusan Harman-Scott in the general election for North Carolina State Senate District 1 on November 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Robert Hanig
Robert Hanig (R)
 
57.2
 
62,805
Image of Susan Harman-Scott
Susan Harman-Scott (D) Candidate Connection
 
42.8
 
46,979

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Total votes: 109,784
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Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled.Susan Harman-Scott advanced from the Democratic primary for North Carolina State Senate District 1.

Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. IncumbentRobert Hanig advanced from the Republican primary for North Carolina State Senate District 1.

Campaign finance

Endorsements

Harman-Scott received the following endorsements.

Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Candidate Connection

Susan Harman-Scott completedBallotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Harman-Scott's responses.

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I grew up in North Carolina and was educated in the public schools in this state, at UNC-G, and at Wake Forest University School of Law. My husband and I raised our family in Dare County and I have practiced law here for 37 years. I founded my own law firm, and my husband has his own business in the boat building industry. Our two daughters live in North Carolina, as do my two grandsons. I am a first-time candidate.
  • I am running because the legislature has become disengaged from the voters and has not addressed issues that are important to the people at home. They are responsive to wealthy and powerful organizations from out of state and are passing legislation that is to the benefit of these organizations.
  • State elected officials cannot have much effect in national or international politics; however if they would attend to the practical matters in their communities, they can positively affect the lives of people in their districts.
  • Northeastern North Carolina for years has been left behind by its elected officials and lacks the basic infrastructure that it needs to grow and thrive. My priority is to put Northeastern North Carolina first and direct resources so that this region can reach its potential.
Public education, reproductive rights, infrastructure, and rural health care.
I look up to Justice Linda McGee. She was at the vanguard of young women studying at the University of North Carolina and the University of North Carolina School of Law. She practiced law, became a district court judge, ran for the NC Court of Appeals and won numerous elections to the Court. She became Chief Judge, as the first woman to hold that position, and was the longest-serving justice on the Court of Appeals. She formed several statewide organizations including the NC Women's Forum and the North Carolina Association of Women Attorneys. Judge McGee has mentored many women, including me. She is self-effacing and humble even though she is highly accomplished. While she accomplished all of these high offices, she and her husband raised a wonderful family.
The North Carolina Constitution would be instructive to someone who wants to understand my political philosophy.
A willingness to be transparent, to be accountable, and to ensure that state resources wisely and always to the benefit of the taxpayers.
The core responsibilities of this position are to analyze, test, and advocate for policies that are useful and beneficial to the citizens of the state. Another responsibility is to safeguard and promote the safety and economic development to benefit the citizens of the state. The institutions of the state must operate efficiently and economically. Finally, the constitutional rights of the citizens of the state must be upheld.
Planned Parenthood, Lillian's List, and the North Carolina League of Conservation Voters
Financial transparency and government accountability are paramount.

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Campaign finance summary

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Susan Harman-Scott campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2024North Carolina State Senate District 1Lost general$91,371 $85,347
Grand total$91,371 $85,347
Sources:OpenSecrets, Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).

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External links

Candidate

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    1. ↑Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on September 11, 2024


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