Paul Newton (politician)
Paul Newton | |
|---|---|
| Majority Leader of the North Carolina Senate | |
| In office January 1, 2023 – March 26, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Kathy Harrington |
| Succeeded by | Michael V. Lee |
| Member of the North Carolina Senate | |
| In office January 1, 2017 – March 26, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Fletcher L. Hartsell Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Chris Measmer |
| Constituency | 36th district (2017–2023) 34th district (2023–2025) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Paul Robert Newton June 2, 1960 Eden, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Melanie |
| Children | 4 |
| Education | University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill (BS, JD) |
Paul Robert Newton (born June 2, 1960) is an American business executive, politician and Republican who was a member of the North Carolina State Senate from 2017 until 2025, formerly representing the 36th and 34th districts. He resigned from the Senate in March 2025 to serve as Vice Chancellor and general counsel for the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.