Mitchell S. Setzer
American politician from North Carolina
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Mitchell Smith Setzer (born March 12, 1965)[1] is a Republican member of the North Carolina General Assembly representing the state's eighty-ninth House district, including constituents in Catawba county.[2] Setzer was born in and resides in Catawba, North Carolina. A sales professional, and executive vice president of his family's company, Smith Setzer and Son, a pipe company based out of the town of Catawba, he is currently serving in the North Carolina State House.[3][4]
Preceded bySarah Stevens
Preceded byRobert Brawley
BornMitchell Smith Setzer
March 12, 1965
March 12, 1965
Catawba, North Carolina, U.S.
Mitchell Setzer | |
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| Speaker pro tempore of the North Carolina House of Representatives | |
| Assumed office January 8, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Sarah Stevens |
| Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives | |
| Assumed office January 1, 1999 | |
| Preceded by | Robert Brawley |
| Constituency | 43rd district (1999–2003) 89th district (2003–present) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Mitchell Smith Setzer March 12, 1965 Catawba, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Party | Republican |
| Education | Lees-McRae College University of North Carolina, Greensboro (BA) |
| Website | State House website |
Committee assignments
2025–2026 Session
- Energy and Public Utilities
- Ethics
- Finance
- Select Committee on Helene Recovery
- Insurance
2023–2024 Session
- Energy and Public Utilities
- Ethics (Vice Chair)
- Finance (Senior Chair)
- Health
- Insurance (Chair)
- Local Government
- UNC BOG Nominations
2021–2022 Session
- Insurance (Chair)
- Finance (Senior Chair)
- Ethics (Vice Chair)
- Energy and Public Utilities
- Local Government
- Health
- UNC Board of Governors Nominations
2019–2020 Session
- Insurance (Chair)
- Finance (Senior Chair)
- Ethics (Vice Chair)
- Energy and Public Utilities
- State and Local Government
- Health
2017–2018 Session
- Appropriations
- Appropriations - Justice and Public Safety
- Insurance (Chair)
- Finance (Chair)
- Ethics
- Health
- State and Local Government II
- Banking
- Judiciary IV
2015–2016 Session
- Insurance (Chair)
- Finance (Chair)
- Ethics
- Health
- Local Government
- Judiciary IV
- Aging
2013–2014 Session
- Finance (Vice Chair)
- Ethics (Vice Chair)
- Government
- Banking
- Commerce and Job Development
2011–2012 Session
- Finance (Chair)
- Insurance (Vice Chair)
- Ethics
- Government
- Banking
- Commerce and Job Development
- Public Utilities
2009–2010 Session
- Insurance
- Ethics
- Finance
- Financial Institutions
- Rules
Electoral history
2024
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Mitchell Setzer (incumbent) | 38,122 | 75.99% | |
| Democratic | Greg Cranford | 12,044 | 24.01% | |
| Total votes | 50,166 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2022
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Mitchell Setzer (incumbent) | 5,516 | 57.19% | |
| Republican | Kelli Weaver Moore | 3,016 | 31.27% | |
| Republican | Benjamin Devine | 1,113 | 11.54% | |
| Total votes | 9,645 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Mitchell Setzer (incumbent) | 27,255 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 27,255 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2020
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Mitchell Setzer (incumbent) | 31,044 | 74.35% | |
| Democratic | Greg Cranford | 10,711 | 25.65% | |
| Total votes | 41,755 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2018
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Mitchell Setzer (incumbent) | 18,959 | 72.25% | |
| Democratic | Greg Cranford | 7,281 | 27.75% | |
| Total votes | 26,240 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2016
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Mitchell Setzer (incumbent) | 28,409 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 28,409 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2014
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Mitchell Setzer (incumbent) | 16,616 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 16,616 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2012
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Mitchell Setzer (incumbent) | 25,735 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 25,735 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2010
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Mitchell Setzer (incumbent) | 16,119 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 16,119 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2008
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Mitchell Setzer (incumbent) | 25,176 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 25,176 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2006
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Mitchell Setzer (incumbent) | 11,301 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 11,301 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2004
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Mitchell Setzer (incumbent) | 20,460 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 20,460 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2002
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Mitchell Setzer (incumbent) | 12,912 | 85.97% | |
| Libertarian | Barry Woodfin | 2,107 | 14.03% | |
| Total votes | 15,019 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2000
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Mitchell Setzer (incumbent) | 23,886 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 23,886 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||