Woodson Bradley | |
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| Member of theNorth Carolina Senate from the42nd district | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Rachel Hunt |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1973-02-05)February 5, 1973 (age 53) |
| Party | Democratic |
| Education | Hollins University |
| Website | woodsonbradley |
Woodson Bradley (born February 5, 1973) is an American politician serving as a member of theNorth Carolina State Senate since 2025 representing the42nd district.
Woodson Bradley was born on February 5, 1973.[1] Her mother is a school teacher and her father worked in law enforcement.[2]
Bradley earned a bachelor's degree in economics with a concentration in Business Administration fromHollins University.[1] After graduation, she taught abroad for one year.[1][3]
Bradley worked as a residentialreal estate broker.[4] In 2008,Forbes listed Bradley among the "Most Dependable Real Estate Professionals of the Eastern United States."[5] She was working as a realtor as of 2024.[6]
From 2010 to 2013, Bradley worked in sales as an independent contractor ofFortune Hi-Tech Marketing.[4][7]
During the2024 North Carolina Senate election, Bradley ran as theDemocratic candidate for the42nd district.[1] Her campaign addressed issues such asabortion rights,public education, thecost of living, andpublic safety.[1] She opposed North Carolina'sabortion ban after 12 weeks and expressed support for restoring protections aligned withRoe v. Wade.[1] Bradley's opponent in the race was Stacie McGinn, aRepublican and former attorney for theNorth Carolina Republican Party.[1] The seat, covering parts ofMecklenburg County, was previously held byRachel Hunt, a Democrat running in thelieutenant gubernatorial election.[1] Mecklenburg County certified the finalvote counts on November 15, showing Bradley leading McGinn by 204 votes out of 124,334 cast, a margin of 0.16 percent.[8] McGinn requested arecount[8] but conceded after a second State Board of Elections protest hearing on December 20th upheld Bradley's final lead of 209 votes.[9]
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Bradley is a survivor ofdomestic violence andsexual assault.[1] Her experiences as a struggling single mother inspired her run for senate and focus on issues such asabortion rights, thecost of living, andpublic safety.[1]
Bradley has been involved in community organizations, including Safe Alliance, the Rotary Club of Charlotte, and the Mecklenburg County Domestic Violence Speakers Bureau.[1] She has volunteered for theSpecial Olympics of North Carolina, Charlotte Rescue Mission, and Classroom Central.[1]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Woodson Bradley | 62,260 | 50.08% | |
| Republican | Stacie McGinn | 62,051 | 49.92% | |
| Total votes | 124,311 | 100% | ||
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