Woodson Bradley | |
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| Member of the North Carolina Senate from the 42nd district | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Rachel Hunt |
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| Born | February 5,1973 |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | Hollins University |
| Website | woodsonbradley |
Woodson Bradley (born February 5,1973) is an American politician serving as a member of the North Carolina State Senate since 2025 representing the 42nd 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 from Hollins University. [1] After graduation,she taught abroad for one year. [1] [3]
Bradley worked as a residential real 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 of Fortune Hi-Tech Marketing. [4] [7]
During the 2024 North Carolina Senate election,Bradley ran as the Democratic candidate for the 42nd district. [1] Her campaign addressed issues such as abortion rights,public education,the cost of living,and public safety. [1] She opposed North Carolina's abortion ban after 12 weeks and expressed support for restoring protections aligned with Roe v. Wade . [1] Bradley's opponent in the race was Stacie McGinn,a Republican and former attorney for the North Carolina Republican Party. [1] The seat,covering parts of Mecklenburg County,was previously held by Rachel Hunt,a Democrat running in the lieutenant gubernatorial election. [1] Mecklenburg County certified the final vote 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 a recount [8] but conceded after a second State Board of Elections protest hearing on December 20th upheld Bradley's final lead of 209 votes [9] .
Bradley is a survivor of domestic violence and sexual assault. [1] Her experiences as a struggling single mother inspired her run for senate and focus on issues such as abortion rights,the cost of living,and public 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 the Special 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 | John Adcock | 62,051 | 49.92% | |
| Total votes | 124,311 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
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