Top Senate Republican resigns to pursue work outside government

Senate Majority Leader Paul Newton is resigning to pursue an opportunity outside state government, he announced on Tuesday. He'll leave office on Wednesday.

Mar 25, 2025

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North Carolina state Sen. Paul Newton, a Cabarrus County Republican, attends a legislative session on March 5, 2025.

One of North Carolina’s highest-ranking Republicans will leave office on Wednesday.

Senate Majority Leader Paul Newton, the Cabarrus County Republican and third-highest ranking senator, announced on Tuesday that he’ll be resigning in order to pursue an opportunity outside of state government.

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