On November 5, 2002, Lewis won election to the North Carolina House of Representatives by defeating Larry C. Lewis defeated primary challenger, Teddy Byrd, in the September 10th, 2002 Republican Primary garnering 54% of the vote. Political campaignsĢ002See also: 2002 North Carolina House of Representatives election §:District_53 Lewis resigned on August 20, 2020, when he was charged with making false statements to a bank and failure to file a tax return. On July 24, 2020, Lewis announced that he would be retiring at the end of his term and would not seek re-election. House race in North Carolina's 9th district where a Republican operative conducted large-scale electoral fraud, Lewis introduced a bill that would put Republicans in charge of every election board in every election year. So I drew this map to help foster what I think is better for the country.” Vote Riggingĭuring a fraud investigation into the 2018 U.S. This redistricting has been challenged asan instance of partisan gerrymandering.In his role as NC House redistricting leader, Lewis said that he wanted the maps drawn “to give a partisan advantage to 10 Republicans and three Democrats because not believe it’s possible to draw a map with 11 Republicans and two Democrats.” In addition, he stated: “I think electing Republicans is better than electing Democrats. Lewis was the co-chair of the elections committee, responsible for the voter identification legislation as well as his work on the most recent round of redistricting in the State of North Carolina. He is a tobacco farmer and co-owner at Quality Equipment, LLC. While at Campbell University, Lewis served two terms as student body president and was also a member of the College Republicans. He grew up in Dunn area and attended Cape Fear High School in Cumberland County, North Carolina.Īfter graduating from Cape Fear High School, Lewis went on to receive his degree in business administration from Campbell University. Lewis was born in Fayetteville, North Carolina, the son of Jean (née Hudson) and Donnie Lewis. In August 2020, he pleaded guilty to making a false statement to a bank. His district encompassed most of Harnett County including the City of Dunn and Towns of Angier, Coats, Erwin, and Lillington.Īdditionally, Lewis formerly served as the National Committeeman for the North Carolina Republican Party. Lewis (born March 6, 1971) is an American politician of the Republican Party who served as a member of the North Carolina General Assembly from 2002 to 2020, representing the state's 53rd House District. For the American football punter, see Dave Lewis (punter).ĭavid R. For the American football linebacker, see Dave Lewis (linebacker). American politicianFor the Canadian hockey player, see Dave Lewis (ice hockey).