Early life and education
A native of Wilson, North Carolina, Newton graduated from Hunt High School before attending Appalachian State University. At A.S.U. he received his bachelor's degree in Political Science.
State office
From 2007 to 2011, Newton served as the chairman for the Wilson County Republican Party before taking office in the state capital in early 2011, replacing State Senator Albin B. Swindell.
NC attorney general race in spotlight as crime, protests grab public attention
RALEIGH — The attorney general’s race between Democrat incumbent Josh Stein and Republican challenger Jim O’Neill hasn’t seen much press, but that may change as civil unrest and law and order are increasingly on the […]
Newton concedes N.C. attorney general race to Josh Stein
WILSON — Republican candidate for attorney general Buck Newton conceded the election to his opponent Josh Stein on Monday. Newton trails Stein by 24,605 votes four weeks after the election. “Many of us were concerned […]
Attorney Generals race still too close to call
WILSON — The race is still on for the position of North Carolina’s Attorney General. As ballots are continuing to be tabulated in Durham County, races such as this and the governor’s seat are pending […]
Citizens for Buck Newton demands media outlets stop airing false attack ad
RALEIGH — Attorneys representing Citizens for Buck Newton, a PAC advocating for Sen. Buck Newton (R-Wilson) in the race for N.C. attorney general, have sent cease and desist letters to media outlets Saturday demanding they […]
NC Senators Newton, Stein vie for attorney general post
ASHEBORO, N.C. — As current N.C. Attorney General Roy Cooper runs for governor against Republican incumbent Pat McCrory, two state senators are in a tight race to take over Cooper’s post as the state’s top […]
Committee Assignments
- 2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Newton served on the following committees: - 2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Newton served on the following committees:
Sponsored Legislation
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Elections
- 2016
1. 1.1. See also: North Carolina Attorney General election, 2016 Newton filed to run as a Republican candidate for attorney general of North Carolina in the 2016 election. He defeated Jim O'Neill in the Republican primary on March 15, 2016. He competed with state Sen. Josh Stein(D)… - 2014
1. 1.1. See also: North Carolina State Senate elections, 2014 Elections for the North Carolina State Senate took place in 2014. A primary election took place on May 6, 2014. The general election took place on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in t…
Campaign Donors
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Personal
- Note: Please contact us if the personal information below requires an update. Newton currently resides in Wilson, North Carolina.
State Profile
- Presidential voting pattern
1. See also: Presidential voting trends in North Carolina North Carolina voted Republican in four out of the five presidential elections between 2000 and 2016.
Recent News
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See Also
External Links
- Profile from Open States
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions via Follow the Money
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