Kelly Eugene Hastings (born June 16, 1961) is a Republican member of the North Carolina House of Representatives. He has represented the 110th district (including constituents in Gaston and Cleveland counties) since 2011.[1]
Kelly Hastings | |
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| Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives from the 110th district | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Pearl Burris-Floyd |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Kelly Eugene Hastings June 16, 1961 Boone, North Carolina |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Anika Hastings |
| Children | 1 |
| Residence | Cherryville, North Carolina |
| Alma mater | Appalachian State University (BS) |
| Occupation | Realtor, Politician |
Career
Hastings served in the U.S. Marine Corps and Reserve. In 1997, Hastings became a realtor. In 2010, Hastings' political career began as a Republican member of the North Carolina General Assembly for the 110th district.[2] In 2010, Hastings was elected to his first term as a member of the North Carolina House of Representatives, representing District 110. Hastings has been re-elected to the seat a total of 6 times, most recently 2022.
Personal life
In 1986, Hastings earned a BS in Communication, Marketing, Management from Appalachian State University. Hastings earned a graduate teaching certificate from University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Hastings' wife is Anika, a dentist. They have one child. Hastings resides in Cherryville, North Carolina.[3]
Electoral history
2022
In 2022, Hastings won re-election with 20,551 votes. He ran unopposed in the primary and the general election.[4]
2020
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Kelly Hastings (incumbent) | 29,399 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 29,399 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2018
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Kelly Hastings (incumbent) | 2,038 | 61.70% | |
| Republican | Charlene High | 1,265 | 38.30% | |
| Total votes | 3,303 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Kelly Hastings (incumbent) | 16,708 | 67.84% | |
| Democratic | Christy McCleary | 7,919 | 32.16% | |
| Total votes | 24,627 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2016
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Kelly Hastings (incumbent) | 24,931 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 24,931 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2014
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Kelly Hastings (incumbent) | 14,394 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 14,394 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2012
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Kelly Hastings (incumbent) | 4,948 | 63.99% | |
| Republican | Pearl Burris-Floyd | 2,784 | 36.01% | |
| Total votes | 7,732 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Kelly Hastings (incumbent) | 20,236 | 63.80% | |
| Democratic | Jamar McKoy | 10,465 | 33.00% | |
| Libertarian | Lewis B. Guignard, Jr. | 1,015 | 3.20% | |
| Total votes | 31,716 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2010
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Kelly Hastings | 1,368 | 52.68% | |
| Republican | Pearl Burris-Floyd (incumbent) | 1,229 | 47.32% | |
| Total votes | 2,597 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Kelly Hastings | 12,433 | 69.82% | |
| Democratic | John Eaker | 5,373 | 30.18% | |
| Total votes | 17,806 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
Committee assignments
2021-2022 session
- Appropriations (Vice Chair)
- Appropriations - Capital (Chair)
- UNC BOG Nominations (Chair)
- Education - Universities (Vice Chair)
- Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House (Vice Chair)
- Energy and Public Utilities
- Federal Relations and American Indian Affairs
- Redistricting
2019-2020 session
- Appropriations (Vice Chair)
- Appropriations - Capital (Chair)
- Education - Universities (Chair)
- Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
- Energy and Public Utilities
- Redistricting
2017-2018 session
- Finance (Chair)
- Transportation (Chair)
- Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
- Education - Universities
- Energy and Public Utilities
- Alcoholic Beverage Control
- Judiciary III
2015-2016 session
- Finance (Chair)
- UNC BOG Nominations (Vice Chair)
- Alcoholic Beverage Control (Vice Chair)
- Education - Universities
- Public Utilities
- Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
- Judiciary III
- Health
- Insurance
2013-2014 session
- Appropriations
- Homeland Security, Military, and Veterans Affairs (Chair)
- Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
- Transportation
- Insurance
- Environment
2011-2012 session
- Appropriations
- Banking (Vice Chair)
- Public Utilities
- Environment
- Commerce and Job Development