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Kathy Batt
Image of Kathy Batt
Elections and appointments
Last election

November 5, 2024

Education

High school

Oviedo High School

Bachelor's

University of Florida

Military

Service / branch

U.S. Army

Years of service

1981 - 1992

Personal
Birthplace
Farmville, Va.
Religion
Christian
Profession
Retired
Contact

Kathy Batt (Democratic Party) ran for election to the North Carolina State Senate to represent District 24. She lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.

Batt completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Kathy Batt was born in Farmville, Virginia. She served in the U.S. Army from 1981 to 1992. She earned a high school diploma from Oviedo High School and a bachelor's degree from the University of Florida. As of her 2024 campaign, she was a retired FBI Special Agent.[1]

Elections

2024

See also: North Carolina State Senate elections, 2024

General election

General election for North Carolina State Senate District 24

Incumbent Danny Earl Britt defeated Kathy Batt in the general election for North Carolina State Senate District 24 on November 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Danny Earl Britt
Danny Earl Britt (R)
 
58.7
 
47,538
Image of Kathy Batt
Kathy Batt (D) Candidate Connection
 
41.3
 
33,387

Total votes: 80,925
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Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Kathy Batt advanced from the Democratic primary for North Carolina State Senate District 24.

Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Danny Earl Britt advanced from the Republican primary for North Carolina State Senate District 24.

Campaign finance

Endorsements

Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Batt in this election.

Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Candidate Connection

Kathy Batt completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Batt's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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I wanted to be a helicopter pilot at age 10 and I succeeded. My first duty assignment was Fort Bragg, NC. In 1983, I was deployed to Grenada in Operation Urgent Fury. I was considered to be the first US woman to fly a helicopter in a combat zone. Then. after a tour at Fort Rucker, AL teaching tactics, I went to Maintenance Officer and Test Pilot school. I deployed to Korea and took command of the Maintenance company in an Attack Helicopter Battalion. After Korea, I took a maintenance platoon in a division level maintenance company in the 101st. In July 1990, I deployed to Saudi Arabia for Operation Desert Shield, commanding the lead element of the the maintenance battalion at King Fahd Airport. After Operation Desert Storm ended, I deployed back to Fort Campbell.

I left the Army in 1992 to fly helicopters commercially. I qualified to fly a 150 foot long line and flew for construction projects, wild fire suppression, TV commercials, and movies. In 1996, I was hired by the FBI and became a Special Agent in the Criminal Division. I worked Organized Crime cases for 15 years. I was the Case Agent on a case that convicted more than 20 persons. My last 5 years were spent on a Healthcare Fraud Task Force. One of our cases was profiled on the show "American Greed". After retirement, I coached for Jesse Vassallo's USA Swim Team where I worked with the greatest kids and parents.

My husband and I moved to Lumberton when he was hired as the CFO at UNC Pembroke.
  • We must fully fund and protect Public Education. The Republicans want to end public school. They take money out of public schools and give it to private schools in the form of vouchers. North Carolina is already at the bottom, nationally, for public school funding. The voucher program does not ensure that all fees and expenses are covered and private schools can refuse to admit any student with no explanation. The North Carolina State Constitution requires a free public school wherein equal opportunities shall be provided for all. When public schools fail, it will lead to a permanent underclass of uneducated children and adults who will not be able to get jobs. There is also a critical shortage of teachers due to ridiculously low pay.
  • The crisis of HOMELESSNESS is tied to an unlivable minimum wage and skyrocketing housing costs. The minimum hourly wage in North Carolina is $7.25 cents which adds to about $15,000 per year for a 40 hour work week. Add about $5000 per person to that and it is clear that a family, with 2 adults and 2 children would live far below the poverty line. Many retail businesses do not allow their employees to work 40 hours weeks so that they do not have to pay benefits. We have homeless families in spite of 2 working parents. The answer may be to unionize. I was a member of the Screen Actor's Guild, a union that really fights for its members. It is hard to organize and sacrifices will have to be made, but it is probably the best answer.
  • Women's Rights. It is unbelievable that we are back to fighting for rights. Republicans who cannot even control themselves are trying to take back complete control of women. They question women's right to vote, to work outside the home, to speak in church, to choose to live the life she wants. When I was a girl, girls were not even allowed to wear pants to school. Women couldn't take out a loan without a male cosigner. Men could rape and beat their wives. . Today, the Healthcare Privacy Act no longer applies to women. Sneaky healthcare workers call the police on women who miscarry, children who are raped, and women who need an abortion. No exceptions.
Civil rights is the issue that I think is most important. It encompasses all of the issues I raised previously. I remember the Jim Crow South. I saw the segregated water fountains and beaches. In 8th grade, the girls softball team in town would not play the girls softball team on the military base because we had Black girls on the team. I saw it in the schools I attended, too. Public Education is a civil right. fair wages is a civil right, and women have civil rights.
I look up to people who stand their ground, in the face of great danger to themselves, to help others. My dad. and others who fought for our country, made a great impression on me from a young age. Martin Luther King, Jr knew he was a target and still he spoke up and spoke out. Nonviolent protesters who put themselves in front of threatening crowds. "Tank man" in Tiananmen Square.
The ability to communicate effectively in speech and writing is crucial to legislating. Poor communication skills can lead to confusion and fuel disinformation campaigns. Reading comprehension is also critical. Not reading or understanding the intents or purposes of pending acts can cause a legislator to unintentionally vote for something that is not good for her constituents. The principle of fair play is often scoffed at in politics and has never been a part of our government. However, there used to be more effort to enact bipartisan legislation. I intend on listening to everyone and make decisions for the benefit of District 24.
I am not easily deterred and have no problem voicing my opinion. I am a problem solver by nature and I love reading and researching issues that I'm involved with. I work well with others and believe in working until the job is completed.
That I came to office to make North Carolina a better place to live - and succeeded.
In 1962, I was three. My dad, a Marine Aviator, came home and grabbed a few items and left. We learned about the Cuban Missile crisis from the news. We didn't know if that was why my dad was deployed or where he was. It was a terrible time. When dad came home he didn't tell us where he was but the toys he brought us said, "made in Turkey"...
I was a babysitter for 4 years. I sat for children and pets until I got a job at Walt Disney World.
The governor represents the entire state of North Carolina and must be part of deciding what is fair and equitable for all North Carolinians. A veto doesn't mean the end of a piece of legislation and it can help make a bill more fair for all.
North Carolina is leaving the poorest citizens behind. At some point it will be a critical problem. Jobs that pay a living wage require an education for all children that keeps up with technology and climate changes.
No. Fresh eyes lead to fresh ideas. Many legislators at all levels become frustrated and lose the ability to think outside the box.
Yes. Legislating is a team event. Both sides should look at issues and work together to come to a fair conclusion. This is not happening enough.
I would sponsor or cosponsor a bill to raise Teacher starting pay to $50,000. Starting pay for State Troopers in North Carolina is about $50.000 and requires only a high school diploma.

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Campaign finance summary


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Kathy Batt campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2024* North Carolina State Senate District 24Lost general$32,619 $17,642
Grand total$32,619 $17,642
Sources: OpenSecretsFederal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* Data from this year may not be complete

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Footnotes

  1. Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on March 21, 2024


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