Robert Hanig
Robert Hanig (Republican Party) (also known as Bobby) is a member of the North Carolina State Senate, representing District 1. He assumed office on January 1, 2025. His current term ends on January 1, 2027.
Hanig (Republican Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent North Carolina's 1st Congressional District. He lost in the Republican primary on March 3, 2026.
Biography
Robert Hanig lives in Currituck County, North Carolina. Hanig served in the U.S. Army. His career experience includes owning and working as the president of The Pool Guy.[1][2]
Committee assignments
2025-2026
Hanig was assigned to the following committees:
- Agriculture, Energy, and Environment Committee
- Appropriations on General Government and Information Technology Committee, Chair
- Education/Higher Education Committee
- Senate State and Local Government Committee, Chairs
- Senate Transportation Committee
2023-2024
Hanig was assigned to the following committees:
- Agriculture, Energy, and Environment Committee
- Appropriations on Education/Higher Education Committee
- Education/Higher Education Committee
- Pensions and Retirement and Aging Committee
- Senate State and Local Government Committee
2021-2022
Hanig was assigned to the following committees:
- Education - Community Colleges Committee
- Election Law and Campaign Finance Reform
- Local Government Committee, Co-Chair
- Health Committee
- Military and Veterans Affairs Committee
- Marine Resources and Aqua Culture Committee, Chair
- Appropriations Committee
- Appropriations on Education Committee
2019-2020
Hanig was assigned to the following committees:
- Appropriations on Education Committee
- Election Law and Campaign Finance Reform
- Appropriations Committee
- Energy and Public Utilities Committee
- Health Committee
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2026
See also: North Carolina's 1st Congressional District election, 2026
North Carolina's 1st Congressional District election, 2026 (March 3 Republican primary)
North Carolina's 1st Congressional District election, 2026 (March 3 Democratic primary)
General election
The candidate list in this election may not be complete.
General election for U.S. House North Carolina District 1
Incumbent Donald Davis, Laurie Buckhout, and Tom Bailey are running in the general election for U.S. House North Carolina District 1 on November 3, 2026.
Candidate | ||
 | Donald Davis (D) | |
 | Laurie Buckhout (R) | |
 | Tom Bailey (L)  | |
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Donald Davis advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House North Carolina District 1.
Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House North Carolina District 1
Laurie Buckhout defeated Asa Buck, Robert Hanig, Eric Rouse, and Ashley-Nicole Russell in the Republican primary for U.S. House North Carolina District 1 on March 3, 2026.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Laurie Buckhout | 39.5 | 26,536 |
 | Asa Buck | 34.5 | 23,138 | |
 | Robert Hanig | 16.2 | 10,904 | |
 | Eric Rouse | 5.4 | 3,616 | |
 | Ashley-Nicole Russell | 4.4 | 2,969 | |
| Total votes: 67,163 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Sandy Roberson (R)
Libertarian primary election
The Libertarian primary election was canceled. Tom Bailey advanced from the Libertarian primary for U.S. House North Carolina District 1.
Endorsements
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2024
See also: North Carolina State Senate elections, 2024
General election
General election for North Carolina State Senate District 1
Incumbent Robert Hanig defeated Susan Harman-Scott in the general election for North Carolina State Senate District 1 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Robert Hanig (R) | 57.2 | 62,805 |
 | Susan Harman-Scott (D) | 42.8 | 46,979 | |
| Total votes: 109,784 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Susan Harman-Scott advanced from the Democratic primary for North Carolina State Senate District 1.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Robert Hanig advanced from the Republican primary for North Carolina State Senate District 1.
Campaign finance
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Hanig in this election.
Pledges
Hanig signed the following pledges.
2022
See also: North Carolina State Senate elections, 2022
General election
General election for North Carolina State Senate District 3
Incumbent Robert Hanig defeated Valerie Jordan in the general election for North Carolina State Senate District 3 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Robert Hanig (R) | 52.5 | 37,984 |
 | Valerie Jordan (D) | 47.5 | 34,320 | |
| Total votes: 72,304 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for North Carolina State Senate District 3
Valerie Jordan defeated incumbent Ernestine Bazemore in the Democratic primary for North Carolina State Senate District 3 on May 17, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Valerie Jordan | 59.7 | 13,644 |
 | Ernestine Bazemore | 40.3 | 9,229 | |
| Total votes: 22,873 | |||
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Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Robert Hanig advanced from the Republican primary for North Carolina State Senate District 3.
2020
See also: North Carolina House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for North Carolina House of Representatives District 6
Incumbent Robert Hanig defeated Tommy Fulcher in the general election for North Carolina House of Representatives District 6 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Robert Hanig (R) | 64.3 | 31,063 |
 | Tommy Fulcher (D) | 35.7 | 17,216 | |
| Total votes: 48,279 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Tommy Fulcher advanced from the Democratic primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 6.
Republican primary election
Republican primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 6
Incumbent Robert Hanig defeated Rob Rollason in the Republican primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 6 on March 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Robert Hanig | 70.8 | 6,148 |
| Rob Rollason | 29.2 | 2,540 | ||
| Total votes: 8,688 | |||
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Campaign finance
2018
General election
General election for North Carolina House of Representatives District 6
Robert Hanig defeated Tess Judge in the general election for North Carolina House of Representatives District 6 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Robert Hanig (R) | 55.0 | 18,573 |
 | Tess Judge (D) | 45.0 | 15,177 | |
| Total votes: 33,750 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 6
Tess Judge advanced from the Democratic primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 6 on May 8, 2018.
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 6
Robert Hanig defeated incumbent Beverly Boswell in the Republican primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 6 on May 8, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Robert Hanig | 53.0 | 3,626 |
 | Beverly Boswell | 47.0 | 3,212 | |
| Total votes: 6,838 | |||
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Campaign themes
2026
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Robert Hanig did not complete Ballotpedia's 2026 Candidate Connection survey.
Campaign website
Hanig's campaign website stated the following:
America First Agenda
Bobby Hanig has been a consistent leader in North Carolina legislature advancing policies that align with President Trump’s America First vision. He has worked to protect our borders, strengthen the economy, defend constitutional freedoms and support our military families.
- Border Security & Public Safety – Hanig fought to ensure taxpayer benefits only go to legal citizens, required E-Verify for contractors, increased penalties for fentanyl crimes, and expanded tools to combat gangs, human trafficking, and violent offenders.
- Economic Growth & Tax Relief- In the legislature Hanig has championed major tax cuts – cutting income taxes, eliminating taxes on military pensions, and raising the standard deduction-while cutting red tape and wasteful spending to lower healthcare and energy costs.
- Energy & Jobs – Bobby Hanig voted against costly “Green New Deal” mandates, pushed for expanded use of nuclear and natural gas, and worked to attract new manufacturing jobs by cutting taxes and investing in workforce development.
- Defending Freedom – As a gunowner Hanig is a fierce advocate for the 2nd Amendment, he voted to expand conceal carry rights and ensured churches could not be closed during emergencies. Hanig also helped pass the Parental Bill of Rights, banned CRT in schools, and protected women’s sports.
- Military & National Defense: Bobby Hanig is an Army veteran and has always worked to find ways to protect North Carolina’s military bases, support military families, eliminate state taxes on military pensions, and block foreign adversaries like China from buying land near military bases.
- Faith, Family & American Values- Bobby Hanig sponsored antisemitism legislation and stood with Israel after the October 7th terrorist attack, enacted tougher penalties for rioting and looting, and has consistently backed policies that protect faith and family values.
- Election Integrity – Hanig has been a leading advocate for Voter ID, stronger ballot security, and ensuring only eligible citizens can vote.
Bobby Hanig’s record proves he is delivering on the America First agenda – not just talking about it. From securing our borders and cutting taxes, to defending freedom and supporting our military families, Bobby has consistently fought to put North Carolina families first. His work ensures a safer, stronger, and more prosperous future for Northeastern North Carolina, our state, and our nation.
— Robert Hanig's campaign website (February 11, 2026)
2024
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2022
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2020
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Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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Below you can find the scorecards found for the General Assembly of North Carolina in 2025.
- Affordable Healthcare Coalition of North Carolina — Legislators are scored based on their stance related to healthcare costs.
- Civitas Action — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
- NC Values Coalition — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills relating to family issues.
- North Carolina Chamber — Legislators are scored on their votes related to business.
- North Carolina League of Conservation Voters — Legislators are scored on their votes on environment and conservation issues.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the General Assembly of North Carolina in 2024.
- Civitas Action — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
- National Federation of Independent Business — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- NC Values Coalition — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills relating to family issues.
- North Carolina Chamber — Legislators are scored on their votes related to business.
- North Carolina League of Conservation Voters — Legislators are scored on their votes on environment and conservation issues.
- The Freedom Index — Legislators are scored on their adherence to the limited government principles of the U.S. Constitution.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the General Assembly of North Carolina in 2023.
- Affordable Healthcare Coalition of North Carolina — Legislators are scored based on their stance related to healthcare costs.
- Civitas Action — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
- NC Values Coalition — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills relating to family issues.
- North Carolina Chamber — Legislators are scored on their votes related to business.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
- The Freedom Index — Legislators are scored on their adherence to the limited government principles of the U.S. Constitution.
- The Institute for Legislative Analysis — Legislators are scored on their adherence to the limited government principles of the U.S. Constitution.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the General Assembly of North Carolina in 2022.
- Affordable Healthcare Coalition of North Carolina — Legislators are scored based on their stance related to healthcare costs.
- Affordable Healthcare Coalition of North Carolina — Legislators are scored based on their stance related to healthcare costs.
- Civitas Action — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
- Civitas Action — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
- National Federation of Independent Business — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- National Federation of Independent Business — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- NC Values Coalition — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills relating to family issues.
- NC Values Coalition — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills relating to family issues.
- North Carolina Chamber — Legislators are scored on their votes related to business.
- North Carolina Chamber — Legislators are scored on their votes related to business.
- North Carolina League of Conservation Voters — Legislators are scored on their votes on environment and conservation issues.
- North Carolina League of Conservation Voters — Legislators are scored on their votes on environment and conservation issues.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the General Assembly of North Carolina in 2021.
- Affordable Healthcare Coalition of North Carolina — Legislators are scored based on their stance related to healthcare costs.
- Civitas Action — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
- North Carolina Chamber — Legislators are scored on their votes related to business.
- North Carolina League of Conservation Voters — Legislators are scored on their votes on environment and conservation issues.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the General Assembly of North Carolina in 2020.
- Civitas Action — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
- National Federation of Independent Business — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- NC Values Coalition — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills relating to family issues.
- North Carolina League of Conservation Voters — Legislators are scored on their votes on environment and conservation issues.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the General Assembly of North Carolina in 2019.
- Civitas Action — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
- North Carolina League of Conservation Voters — Legislators are scored on their votes on environment and conservation issues.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
See also
2026 Elections
External links
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Candidate U.S. House North Carolina District 1 |
Officeholder North Carolina State Senate District 1 |
Personal |
Footnotes
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Norman Sanderson (R) |
North Carolina State Senate District 1 2025-Present |
Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by Ernestine Bazemore (D) |
North Carolina State Senate District 3 2023-2025 |
Succeeded by Bob Brinson (R) |
| Preceded by Bob Steinburg (R) |
North Carolina State Senate District 1 2022-2023 |
Succeeded by Norman Sanderson (R) |
| Preceded by Beverly Boswell (R) |
North Carolina House of Representatives District 6 2019-2022 |
Succeeded by Paul O'Neal (R) |
