Dante Pittman
Dante Pittman | |
|---|---|
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| Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives from the 24th district | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Ken Fontenot |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Lucy Russell Pittman |
| Residence | Wilson, North Carolina |
| Education | Fike High School |
| Alma mater | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (BA) |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | |
| Rank | Captain |
Dante Pittman is an American politician serving as a member of the North Carolina House of Representatives from the 24th district.
Personal life
Pittman is a native of Wilson County and went to Fike High School.[1]
Professional career
Pittman previously served as the human relations director for the City of Wilson.[2] He is now a grant writer for Barton College.[3]
Pittman also serves as a Captain in the North Carolina National Guard.[4]
Electoral history
2024
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Dante Pittman | 21,343 | 51.10% | |
| Republican | Ken Fontenot (incumbent) | 20,425 | 48.90% | |
| Total votes | 41,768 | 100% | ||
| Democratic gain from Republican | ||||
References
- ^ Long, Christopher. "'I will not forget where I come from': Rep. Dante Pittman sworn into office". The Wilson Times. Retrieved 5 January 2025.
- ^ "Strengthening North Carolina's local governments". Campaign for Carolina. The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved 5 January 2025.
- ^ "Barton College's Office of Institutional Advancement announces the hiring of Dante Pittman and Donna Gray". Institutional Advancement. Barton College. Retrieved 5 January 2025.
- ^ West, William. "Pittman defeats GOP incumbent in NC House District 24 contest". Rocky Mount Telegram. Adams Publishing Group. Retrieved 5 January 2025.
- ^ [1] North Carolina State Board of Elections.
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