Michelle Lewis

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Michelle Lewis

Independent

Elections and appointments

Last election

November 8, 2022

Education

Bachelor's

Elizabeth City State University, 2000

Other

Yale University, 2013

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Michelle Lewis (independent) ran for election to the U.S. Senate to represent North Carolina. She lost as a write-in in the general election on November 8, 2022.

Lewis completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2021. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Michelle Lewis earned a bachelor's degree from Elizabeth City State University in 2000. She earned a degree from Regent University in 2003. She earned a degree from Yale University in 2013. Lewis' career experience includes working as a nonprofit executive, educator, pastor, federal law enforcement officer, and public theologian.

Elections

2022

See also: United States Senate election in North Carolina, 2022

General election

General election for U.S. Senate North Carolina

Ted Budd defeated Cheri Beasley, Shannon Bray, Matthew Hoh, and Michelle Lewis in the general election for U.S. Senate North Carolina on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Ted Budd (R)	50.5	1,905,786
		Cheri Beasley (D)	47.3	1,784,049
		Shannon Bray (L)	1.4	51,640
		Matthew Hoh (G)	0.8	29,934
		Michelle Lewis (Independent) (Write-in)	0.0	137
		Other/Write-in votes	0.1	2,378

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 3,773,924
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Michele Parks (Independent)
• Marc White (Independent)
• Charles Roberson (Independent)
• Susan Gaddy (Independent)
• Brenda Rodriguez (Independent)
• Hayden Boyette (Independent)
• Barry Caulder (Independent)
• Kimrey Rhinehardt (Independent)
• Adrien Meadows (Independent)

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. Senate North Carolina

The following candidates ran in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate North Carolina on May 17, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Cheri Beasley	81.1	501,766
		James Carr Jr.	3.5	21,903
		Alyssia Hammond	3.4	21,005
		Marcus Williams	2.8	17,446
		Constance Johnson	2.0	12,500
		Everette Newton	1.6	10,043
		Chrelle Booker	1.6	9,937
		Brendan K. Maginnis	1.1	7,044
		Robert Colon	1.1	6,904
		Greg Antoine	0.8	5,179
		Tobias LaGrone	0.8	5,048

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 618,775
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Jenna Hamrick (D)
• Richard Watkins (D)
• Keith Davenport (D)
• Erica Smith (D)
• Jeff Jackson (D)
• Ava Edwards (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. Senate North Carolina

The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate North Carolina on May 17, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Ted Budd	58.6	448,128
		Pat McCrory	24.6	188,135
		Mark Walker	9.2	70,486
		Marjorie K. Eastman	2.9	22,535
	Submit photo	David Flaherty	1.0	7,265
		Kenneth Harper Jr.	0.9	7,129
		Jennifer Banwart	0.4	3,088
	Submit photo	Charles Moss	0.4	2,920
		Leonard L. Bryant	0.4	2,906
		Benjamin Griffiths	0.4	2,870
		Debora Tshiovo	0.4	2,741
		Lee Brian	0.3	2,232
		Lichia Sibhatu	0.3	2,191
	Submit photo	Drew Bulecza	0.3	2,022

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 764,648
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Rene Borghese (R)
• James Gaghan (R)
• Carlton Ellerby (R)
• Marty Cooke (R)
• Jon Warren (R)
• Len McBride (R)

Libertarian primary election

The Libertarian primary election was canceled. Shannon Bray advanced from the Libertarian primary for U.S. Senate North Carolina.

Campaign themes

2022

Ballotpedia survey responses

See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection

Michelle Lewis completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2021. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Lewis' responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Michelle is from the Outer Banks of North Carolina. She is a former Law Enforcement Officer and completed her undergraduate degree at Elizabeth City State University, and a Master of Arts Degree from Regent University, Master of Environmental Science Degree from Yale School of the Environment, Master of Divinity Degree from Yale Divinity School and, completed her doctoral work at Emory University.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Let's bring North Carolina together. Every person has the right to have their voice heard, and their vote counted.
• Comprehensive Criminal Justice Reform is necessary to make our communities safer.
• Clean water is a necessity for every person.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

As a former Law Enforcement Officer Michelle believes that Comprehensive Criminal Justice reform is necessary to create safer communities. Michelle is passionate about the environment and agriculture, equity in access to healthcare and believes we should be prioritizing access to mental healthcare.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

I look up to my parents. My mother before she died, believed in the ability for all people to achieve their goals if they put in the work and the effort. She was a faithful follower of Christ and believed that by loving our neighbors and caring for each other we would be able to make the world a better place. She and my father instilled these beliefs in me and taught me that people working together for the good of others can change their communities and the world. I strive to follow the examples of my parents. Additionally, I attempt to follow the way of Christ, loving the people that I encounter without judgment. I strive to be a truth-teller while working on behalf of the marginalized and oppressed in our society.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Integrity and honesty are most important for elected officials.

What legacy would you like to leave?

I would like to be known as the candidate that was willing to put people before the party.

What do you perceive to be the United States’ greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?

I believe the United States' greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade are:

Climate Change
Criminal Justice Reform
Immigration Reform

Veterans Needs

What are your thoughts on term limits?

I believe that term limits will help us to live into being a true democracy.

What criteria would you apply when deciding whether to confirm presidential appointees?

Which candidates are willing to put their personal feelings aside to do the work for all people. Who are those people willing to consider voices other than their own?

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Footnotes

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South Carolina's current delegation to the United States Congress

Senators

Lindsey Graham (R)

Tim Scott (R)

Representatives

District 1

Nancy Mace (R)

District 2

Joe Wilson (R)

District 3

Sheri Biggs (R)

District 4

William Timmons (R)

District 5

Ralph Norman (R)

District 6

James Clyburn (D)

District 7

Russell Fry (R)

Republican Party (8)

Democratic Party (1)