Chris Measmer
Chris Measmer | |
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| Member of the North Carolina Senate from the 34th district | |
| Assumed office April 10, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Paul Newton |
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| Political party | Republican |
| Education | Central Cabarrus High School and George Washington University |
Christopher Allen Measmer is a American politician and businessman who is currently serving as a Republican member of the North Carolina Senate, representing the 34th district. The district is based in Cabarrus County.[1] He was appointed to the seat on April 10, 2025 after the resignation of incumbent Paul Newton, who resigned in March.[2][3][4]
Personal life and career
[edit]Measmer graduated from Central Cabarrus High School and George Washington University, but has also studied in Greece and Italy.[5][6] He is also a business owner.[7] Measmer served on the Cabarrus County Commission for seven years prior to being appointed to the North Carolina Senate.[8][9] He was also chairman of the commission prior to his resignation.[10] He was succeeded on the commission by Jeff Jones following a weeks-long dispute over the seat.[11][12]
Political positions
[edit]Property taxes
[edit]Measmer has stated that he supports lower property taxes.[8]
References
[edit]- ^ "Senator Chris Measmer - Biography - North Carolina General Assembly". North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved 2025-06-08.
- ^ Dillon, A.P. (2025-04-08). "Cabarrus GOP selects Chris Measmer to replace Newton in state senate | The North State Journal". North State Journal. Retrieved 2025-06-08.
- ^ "Measmer appointed as state senator as Cabarrus County commissioners select new member". Queen City News. 2025-04-10. Retrieved 2025-06-08.
- ^ Gronberg, Ray (2025-04-08). "Cabarrus GOP bypasses Newton's choice for state senate seat - Business North Carolina". Business North Carolina. Retrieved 2025-06-08.
- ^ Wooten, Alan (2025-04-08). "Measmer poised to succeed Newton in North Carolina Senate". The Center Square. Retrieved 2025-06-08.
- ^ "Commissioner Christopher Measmer Named Next State Senator - Cabbarus County GOP". Cabarrus County GOP. Retrieved 2025-06-08.
- ^ Striepling, Bailey (2025-04-07). "Cabarrus County board chair selected as GOP nominee for NC Senate seat". Queen City News. Retrieved 2025-06-08.
- ^ a b O'Neill, Nora (2025-04-07). "Cabarrus GOP picks commission chair to replace Sen. Newton in NC legislature | Charlotte Observer". The Charlotte Observer. Retrieved 2025-06-08.
- ^ Lee, Hank (2025-04-16). "Judge grants temporary restraining order over Cabarrus County chair replacement | wcnc.com". wcnc. Retrieved 2025-06-08.
- ^ Hodges, David (2025-03-17). "New Cabarrus County manager had past business interest with Commission Chairman". wbtv. Retrieved 2025-06-08.
- ^ Ablon, Matthew. "Cabarrus County N.C. attorney named to board of commissioners | May 14, 2025 | wcnc.com". wcnc. Retrieved 2025-06-08.
- ^ O'Neill, Nora (2025-05-08). "Clerk to decide Cabarrus commission vacancy after lawsuit | Charlotte Observer". The Charlotte Observer. Retrieved 2025-06-08.