Dean Arp
American politician from North Carolina
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Larry Dean Arp, Jr. (born July 7, 1966) is a Republican member of the North Carolina House of Representatives.[1] He has represented the 69th district (including constituents in Northwestern Union County) since 2013.
July 7, 1966
Dean Arp | |
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| Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives from the 69th district | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Constituency established |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Larry Dean Arp Jr. July 7, 1966 |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Anne |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | The Citadel (BS) University of North Carolina at Charlotte (MS) |
Life and career
Arp earned a degree in civil engineering from The Citadel and a master of science in civil engineering from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.[2] He is a licensed professional engineer and structural engineer and the president of Arp Engineering in Monroe, North Carolina.[2] He represents Union County, North Carolina, in the General Assembly.[2]
In February 2025, Dean Arp saved the life of a North Carolina resident in Richmond County from a house fire.[3][4][5] Representative Arp noticed a burning mobile home along U.S. Route 1. Arp went into the burning home and found an elderly woman stuck in a wheelchair unable to escape. Arp pulled the woman to safety; she was later identified as a 77-year-old cancer and stroke survivor named Esther. Arp contributed to a fundraiser for the continued financial and medical support of Esther following the fire and spoke of the unique bond they now share.[6] His actions were honored by the United States House of Representatives by Congressmen Mark Harris and Tim Moore.[7]
Committee assignments
2025-2026 session
- Appropriations (Senior Chair)
- Appropriations - Capital (Vice Chair)
- Energy and Public Utilities (Chair)
- Homeland Security, Military, and Veterans Affairs
- Judiciary I
- Oversight
2023-2024 session
- Appropriations (Senior Chair)
- Appropriations - Capital (Vice Chair)
- Energy and Public Utilities (Chair)
- Homeland Security, Military, and Veteran Affairs
- Judiciary I
- Transportation
- Environment
2021-2022 session
- Appropriations (Senior Chair)
- Appropriations - Capital (Vice Chair)
- Energy and Public Utilities (Chair)
- Homeland Security, Military, and Veterans Affairs
- Judiciary III
- Transportation
2019-2020 session
- Appropriations (Chair)
- Appropriations - Capital Committee (Vice Chair)
- Appropriations - General Government (Vice Chair)
- Energy and Public Utilities (Chair)
- Homeland Security, Military, and Veterans Affairs
- Judiciary
- Transportation
2017-2018 session
- Appropriations (Chair)
- Energy and Public Utilities (Chair)
- Homeland Security, Military, and Veterans Affairs
- Judiciary I
- Transportation
- Insurance
2015-2016 session
- Appropriations (Vice Chair)
- Appropriations - Capital (Chair)
- Public Utilities (Chair)
- Homeland Security, Military, and Veterans Affairs
- Judiciary I
- Transportation
- Education - Community Colleges
- Insurance
2013-2014 session
- Appropriations
- Public Utilities
- Judiciary
- Transportation
- Education
Electoral history
2024
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Dean Arp (incumbent) | 32,796 | 63.21% | |
| Democratic | Leigh Coulter | 19,091 | 36.79% | |
| Total votes | 51,887 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2022
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Dean Arp (incumbent) | 22,418 | 66.59% | |
| Democratic | Leigh Coulter | 11,249 | 33.41% | |
| Total votes | 33,667 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2020
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Dean Arp (incumbent) | 27,981 | 64.94% | |
| Democratic | Pam De Maria | 15,106 | 35.06% | |
| Total votes | 43,087 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2018
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Dean Arp (incumbent) | 18,029 | 60.27% | |
| Democratic | Jennifer Benson | 11,887 | 39.73% | |
| Total votes | 29,916 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2016
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Dean Arp (incumbent) | 23,249 | 66.01% | |
| Democratic | Gordon B. Daniels | 11,970 | 33.99% | |
| Total votes | 35,219 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2014
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Dean Arp (incumbent) | 13,973 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 13,973 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2012
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Dean Arp | 5,340 | 65.96% | |
| Republican | Jeff Gerber | 2,756 | 34.04% | |
| Total votes | 8,096 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Dean Arp | 23,458 | 100% | ||
| Total votes | 23,458 | 100% | |||
| Republican win (new seat) | |||||