Carl Ford

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Carl L. Ford

U.S.A.

Party Republican
Latest Campaign State Senate
Date of Birth July 11, 1957 (Age: 69)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Overview
Community
Analysis
Personal Background

Carl Ford holds a robust background in both public service and private enterprise. He graduated from A.L. Brown High School and earned a certificate in Textiles from Rowan Tech. Ford's career began in the textile industry and later expanded into media ownership. He founded Ford Broadcasting after purchasing WRKB and WRNA. Ford has served on various county boards and held significant positions in local government, including as a Rowan County Commissioner and in the North Carolina House of Representatives. Currently, he serves in the North Carolina Senate.

Political Ideas

Carl Ford's political identity is marked by a staunch defense of Second Amendment rights, interwoven with a surprising advocacy for reducing regulations on agriculture. His commitment to tax reform and economic deregulation contrasts with his protective stance on family values and military support. Ford's legislative record reveals an unexpected alignment with opposing factions on environmental regulations, suggesting a highly localized approach to policymaking. His controversial proposal to establish an official state religion adds another layer of intrigue to his ideological positioning.

Campaigns
2024: North Carolina State Senate
ELECTED

Election History

North Carolina Senate 33rd district general election, 2024

77,115 votes (70.99%)

Win

North Carolina Senate 33rd district general election, 2024

77,115 votes (70.99%)

Win

Position Details

Committee Membership
Appropriations on General Government and Information Technology
Chair
Appropriations/Base Budget
Member
Elections
Member
Finance
Member
Pensions and Retirement and Aging
Chair
Rules and Operations of the Senate
Member
State and Local Government
Chair
Joint Legislative Commission on Governmental Operations
Member
Municipal Incorporations Subcommittee of the Joint Legislative Committee on Local Government
Member
Joint Legislative Transportation Oversight Committee
Member
Joint Legislative Elections Oversight Committee
Member
Joint Legislative Oversight Committee on General Government
Co-Chair
2022: North Carolina State Senate
ELECTED

Election History

North Carolina Senate 33rd district general election, 2022

52,235 votes (73.27%)

Win
2020: North Carolina State Senate
ELECTED

Election History

North Carolina Senate 33rd district general election, 2020

73,453 votes (70.54%)

Win
2018: North Carolina State Senate
ELECTED

Election History

2018 North Carolina Senate election, district 33

47,473 votes (68.18%)

Win
2016: North Carolina State House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

North Carolina House of Representatives 76th district general election, 2016

29,590 votes (100.00%)

Win
2014: North Carolina State House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

North Carolina House of Representatives 76th district general election, 2014

16,947 votes (100.00%)

Win
2012: North Carolina State House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

North Carolina House of Representatives 76th district general election, 2012

25,486 votes (100.00%)

Win