Chris Measmer | |
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Member of the North Carolina Senate from the 34th district | |
Assumed office April 10, 2025 | |
Preceded by | Paul Newton |
Personal details | |
Political party | Republican |
Education | Central Cabarrus High School and George Washington University |
Christopher Allen Measmer is an American politician and businessman who is currently serving as a Republican member of the North Carolina Senate,representing the 34th district. The district is based in Cabarrus County. [1] He was appointed to the seat on April 10,2025 after the resignation of incumbent Paul Newton,who resigned in March. [2] [3] [4]
Measmer graduated from Central Cabarrus High School and George Washington University,but has also studied in Greece and Italy. [5] [6] He is also a business owner. [7] Measmer served on the Cabarrus County Commission for seven years prior to being appointed to the North Carolina Senate. [8] [9] He was also chairman of the commission prior to his resignation. [10] He was succeeded on the commission by Jeff Jones following a weeks-long dispute over the seat. [11] [12]
Measmer has stated that he supports lower property taxes. [8]