Mike Clampitt | |
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Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives from the 119th district | |
Assumed office January 1, 2021 | |
Preceded by | Joe Sam Queen |
In office January 1, 2017 – January 1, 2019 | |
Preceded by | Joe Sam Queen |
Succeeded by | Joe Sam Queen |
Personal details | |
Born | James Michael Clampitt February 17, 1955 Swain County, North Carolina |
Political party | Republican |
Residence | Bryson City, North Carolina |
Alma mater | Rowan-Cabarrus Community College |
Occupation | Firefighter (retired) |
James Michael Clampitt (born February 17, 1955) is an American politician. He was elected to the North Carolina House of Representatives in 2016 and 2020. Before his election in 2016, he ran unsuccessfully for office for Swain County Board of Commissioners in both 2006 and 2010, and the North Carolina House of Representatives in 2012 and 2014.[1] A Republican, he serves the 119th district, covering portions of Haywood, Jackson, and Swain counties.[2][3] He was a captain in the Charlotte Fire Department from 1977 to 2004.[4] He is a resident of Bryson City.[1]