Paul Tine | |
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| Commissioner of the North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles | |
| Assumed office May 6, 2025 | |
| Governor | Josh Stein |
| Preceded by | Wayne Goodwin |
| Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives from the 6th district | |
| In office January 1,2013 –January 1,2017 | |
| Preceded by | Bill Cook |
| Succeeded by | Beverly Boswell |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 20,1971 West Virginia |
| Political party | Independent |
| Other political affiliations | Democratic (until 2015) |
| Spouse | Whitney Midgett |
| Residence | Dare County,North Carolina |
| Alma mater | James Madison University |
| Profession | Insurance Agent |
| Website | paultineforhouse |
Paul N. Tine (born December 20,1971) was a member of the North Carolina House of Representatives,serving since 2013. Tine is also an insurance agent. [1] Elected as a Democrat in 2012 and 2014,Tine left that party in January 2015,changed his registration to "Unaffiliated," and said he would caucus with the Republican House majority. [2]
In 2025,Tine became the commissioner of the North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles. [3]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Paul Tine (incumbent) | 16,523 | 53.57% | |
| Republican | Mattie Lawson | 14,319 | 46.43% | |
| Total votes | 30,842 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Paul Tine | 20,756 | 50.56% | |
| Republican | Mattie Lawson | 20,298 | 49.44% | |
| Total votes | 41,054 | 100% | ||
| Democratic gain from Republican | ||||