Natasha Rath Marcus (born April 27, 1969) is a Democratic member of the North Carolina Senate representing the 41st district.

Early life and education

Marcus was born on April 27, 1969 in Brockport, New York.[1] She earned her bachelor's degree in public policy from Hamilton College and her Juris Doctor from Duke University School of Law.[2]

Political career

In 2014, Marcus ran unsuccessfully for the North Carolina House of Representatives.[3] Marcus won election to the North Carolina Senate on 6 November 2018 as a member of the Democratic Party.[4] She secured 57 percent of the vote, while her opponent, Republican incumbent Jeff Tarte, secured 43 percent.[5] During her tenure, Marcus has pushed to expand access to abortion in North Carolina, and signed on in 2021 to the proposed "RBG Act".[6] She has served on several committees in the Senate, including the Commerce & Insurance Committee.[7]

In 2023, Marcus announced she would run for North Carolina Commissioner of Insurance in the 2024 election.[8] She won her primary to become the Democratic nominee.

Personal life

Marcus lives in Davidson, North Carolina with her husband Rob. They have two children.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b "Natasha Marcus' Biography". Vote Smart.
  2. ^ "Democracy for America : Natasha Marcus - North Carolina State Senate, District 41". cms.democracyforamerica.com. Retrieved October 30, 2021.
  3. ^ "Natasha Marcus leads grassroots campaign". www.lakenormanpublications.com. October 2, 2014. Retrieved October 30, 2021.
  4. ^ "Democrats break veto-proof majority in General Assembly". wral.com. November 6, 2018. Retrieved November 9, 2018.
  5. ^ "North Carolina Election Results - Election Results 2018 - The New York Times". The New York Times. Retrieved November 9, 2018.
  6. ^ "NC legislators file "RBG Act" to expand reproductive healthcare access". The Pulse. March 1, 2021. Retrieved October 30, 2021.
  7. ^ NC State Senate official site
  8. ^ WRAL.com

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North Carolina Senate
Preceded by Member of the North Carolina Senate
from the 41st district
2019–present 		Incumbent