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| Governor Pat McCrory | |
|---|---|
| Name | Pat McCrory |
| Office | 74th Governor of North Carolina |
| Term start | January 5, 2013 |
| Term end | January 1, 2017 |
| Predecessor | Bev Perdue |
| Successor | Roy Cooper |
| Birth name | Patrick Lloyd McCrory |
| Birth date | July 17, 1956 |
| Birth place | Columbus, Ohio |
| Party | Republican Party |
| Spouse | Patricia "Pat" McCrory |
Governor Pat McCrory
Patrick Lloyd McCrory is an American politician and businessman who served as the 74th Governor of North Carolina from 2013 to 2017, after a long tenure as mayor of Charlotte, North Carolina. He is associated with the Republican Party and his career intersects with figures such as Mitt Romney, John McCain, Raleigh, North Carolina, Charlotte Hornets, and organizations including American Legislative Exchange Council and NASCAR.
McCrory was born in Columbus, Ohio and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where early influences included civic institutions like Duquesne University and local firms such as U.S. Steel. He attended North Carolina State University and later transferred to Charlotte, North Carolina area campuses while working with companies tied to the textile industry and regional builders associated with Bank of America Stadium. His educational background links to regional institutions including Central Piedmont Community College and civic groups such as Charlotte Chamber of Commerce and boards like Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools trustees.
Before elective office, McCrory worked in the private sector with construction and development firms that did business with entities such as Lowe's, Wachovia, and municipal partners including Mecklenburg County. He was elected to the Charlotte City Council and later became mayor of Charlotte, North Carolina in 1995, succeeding municipal leaders like Richard Vinroot and serving alongside council members who interacted with organizations such as Bank of America, Duke Energy, and Charlotte Douglas International Airport. As mayor he engaged with major projects involving North Carolina Department of Transportation, the Carolina Panthers, and cultural institutions like the NASCAR Hall of Fame and Discovery Place.
McCrory won the 2012 gubernatorial election, defeating candidates from parties including the Democratic Party and running against figures linked to national politics such as Barack Obama and state rivals like Walter Dalton. His term saw interactions with federal agencies including the United States Department of Justice, judicial figures such as judges from the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, and national organizations like Human Rights Campaign, American Civil Liberties Union, and business coalitions affiliated with National Association of Manufacturers. He faced a rematch in the 2016 election with Roy Cooper.
As governor McCrory promoted tax and budget measures interacting with the General Assembly of North Carolina, legislative leaders like Thom Tillis and Phil Berger and policy groups such as Tax Foundation and Pew Charitable Trusts. His administration pursued infrastructure projects coordinated with I-77 private partners, transportation authorities including Charlotte Area Transit System, and economic development deals involving Apple Inc., BMW, and Bank of America. He supported regulatory changes influencing agencies like the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality and initiatives in partnership with higher education institutions such as University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Duke University, and North Carolina State University.
McCrory's tenure drew criticism over the 2016 passage of legislation interacting with civil rights groups including Human Rights Campaign and litigation from organizations such as the American Civil Liberties Union, and scrutiny by federal entities including the United States Department of Justice. Legal disputes involved cases in the United States District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina and appeals to the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, and debates connected him to national figures such as Donald Trump, business groups like the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and advocacy organizations including ACLU of North Carolina and Equality North Carolina.
McCrory first won municipal elections in Charlotte, North Carolina defeating opponents linked to local figures such as Sue Myrick and statewide contests including the 2012 gubernatorial race against Walter Dalton and subsequent 2016 rematch with Roy Cooper. His campaigns drew endorsements and opposition from national actors including Karl Rove, Mitch McConnell, Barack Obama, and interest groups such as NRA and Planned Parenthood.
After leaving office McCrory remained active in public life, engaging with legal matters before courts including the North Carolina Supreme Court and federal litigation involving entities such as the United States Department of Justice and advocacy groups like ACLU. He has consulted with private sector firms and interacted with civic organizations including the Charlotte Chamber of Commerce, think tanks such as the Heritage Foundation, and alumni networks tied to North Carolina State University, shaping debates over state policy and attracting commentary from national media outlets including The New York Times, The Washington Post, and Politico.
Category:Governors of North Carolina Category:Mayors of Charlotte, North Carolina