Senator Michael Walters | |
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Member of the North Carolina Senate from the 13th district | |
In office November 3, 2009 – January 1, 2015 | |
Preceded by | David Weinstein |
Succeeded by | Jane Smith |
Personal details | |
Born | July 16, 1956 |
Political party | Democratic |
Residence | Fairmont, North Carolina |
Alma mater | North Carolina State University |
Occupation | businessman, logging company |
Michael P. Walters (born July 16, 1956) is a North Carolina businessman and politician. He was appointed to a seat in the North Carolina Senate in 2009 to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Sen. David Weinstein (a fellow Democrat), and then was elected and re-elected to the Senate in 2010 and 2012. He chose not to run for another term in 2014.[1] Walters has represented Senate District 13, including Columbus, Robeson and Hoke counties.[2]