Stephen M. Ross (politician)

Stephen Miles Ross (born 1951) is an American politician. He was elected to the North Carolina House of Representatives in 2012, and he served from 2013 until 2021. He was reelected in 2022 after a rematch with Ricky Hurtado, who previously had defeated Ross in 2020.^[1] A Republican, he serves the 63rd district.^[2] He has also served as mayor of Burlington, North Carolina.

Stephen M. Ross
Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives from the 63rd district
Incumbent
Assumed office January 1, 2023
Preceded by	Ricky Hurtado
In office January 1, 2013 – January 1, 2021
Preceded by	Alice Bordsen
Succeeded by	Ricky Hurtado
Personal details
Born	Stephen Miles Ross 1951 (age 72–73)
Political party	Republican
Children	4
Residence	Burlington, North Carolina
Alma mater	Elon University (BA) North Carolina State University (MPA)
Occupation	Financial Executive

Education

He holds a bachelor's degree in political science and history from Elon University and a master's degree in public administration from North Carolina State University.^[3]

Electoral history

2022

North Carolina House of Representatives 63rd district general election, 2022^[4]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Stephen Ross	13,955	51.08%
	Democratic	Ricky Hurtado (incumbent)	13,367	48.92%
Total votes			27,322	100%
	Republican gain from Democratic

2020

North Carolina House of Representatives 63rd district general election, 2020^[5]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Ricky Hurtado	20,584	50.59%
	Republican	Stephen Ross (incumbent)	20,107	49.41%
Total votes			40,691	100%
	Democratic gain from Republican

2018

North Carolina House of Representatives 63rd district general election, 2018^[6]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Stephen Ross (incumbent)	15,311	50.49%
	Democratic	Erica McAdoo	15,013	49.51%
Total votes			30,324	100%
	Republican hold

2016

North Carolina House of Representatives 63rd district general election, 2016^[7]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Stephen Ross (incumbent)	26,068	100%
Total votes			26,068	100%
	Republican hold

2014

North Carolina House of Representatives 63rd district general election, 2014^[8]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Stephen Ross (incumbent)	13,041	57.01%
	Democratic	Ian Baltutis	9,834	42.99%
Total votes			22,875	100%
	Republican hold

2012

North Carolina House of Representatives 63rd district Republican primary election, 2012^[9]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Stephen Ross	3,884	65.61%
	Republican	Roger Parker	2,036	34.39%
Total votes			5,920	100%

North Carolina House of Representatives 63rd district general election, 2012^[10]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Stephen Ross	19,435	56.65%
	Democratic	Patty Philipps	14,870	43.35%
Total votes			34,305	100%
	Republican gain from Democratic

References

1. Guinassi, Luciana (2022-11-13). "The only Hispanic legislator in North Carolina lost his seat. These candidates won". The News and Observer. Retrieved 2022-12-01.
2. "The Voter's Self Defense System".
3. "Stephen M. Ross". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2024-03-17.
4. North Carolina State Board of Elections.
5. North Carolina State Board of Elections.
6. North Carolina State Board of Elections.
7. North Carolina State Board of Elections.
8. North Carolina State Board of Elections.
9. North Carolina State Board of Elections.
10. North Carolina State Board of Elections.

North Carolina House of Representatives
Preceded by Alice Bordsen	Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives from the 63rd district 2013–2021	Succeeded by Ricky Hurtado
Preceded by Ricky Hurtado	Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives from the 63rd district 2023–Present	Incumbent