Deanna Ballard

Deanna Ballard
Member of the North Carolina Senate from the 45th district
In office April 27, 2016 – January 1, 2023
Preceded by	Dan Soucek
Succeeded by	Ralph Hise (Redistricting)
Personal details
Born	(1978-10-02) October 2, 1978 (age 46) Blowing Rock, North Carolina, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Alma mater	Belmont University (BBA)

Deanna Ballard (born October 2, 1978) is an American politician who served in the North Carolina Senate from the 45th district from 2016 to 2023.^[1][2][3] She ran for Lieutenant Governor in 2024.^[4]

Electoral history

2022

North Carolina Senate 47th district Republican primary election, 2022^[5]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Ralph Hise (incumbent)	13,163	50.70%
	Republican	Deanna Ballard (incumbent)	12,801	49.30%
Total votes			25,964	100%

2020

North Carolina Senate 45th district general election, 2020^[6]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Deanna Ballard (incumbent)	71,897	68.45%
	Democratic	Jeanne Supin	33,139	31.55%
Total votes			105,036	100%
	Republican hold

2018

North Carolina Senate 45th district Republican primary election, 2018^[7]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Deanna Ballard (incumbent)	8,403	53.59%
	Republican	Shirley Randleman (incumbent)	7,276	46.41%
Total votes			15,679	100%

North Carolina Senate 45th district general election, 2018^[8]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Deanna Ballard (incumbent)	48,998	65.08%
	Democratic	Wes Luther	26,293	34.92%
Total votes			75,291	100%
	Republican hold

2016

North Carolina Senate 45th district Republican primary election, 2016^[9]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Deanna Ballard	13,546	53.00%
	Republican	Ken Boham	12,013	47.00%
Total votes			25,559	100%

North Carolina Senate 45th district general election, 2016^[10]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Deanna Ballard (incumbent)	56,758	65.00%
	Democratic	Art Sherwood	30,559	35.00%
Total votes			87,317	100%
	Republican hold

References

1. Ruckstuhl, Laney (2016-04-27). "Republican party elects Deanna Ballard to replace Soucek". averyjournal.com. Retrieved 2018-11-12.
2. "Senator Deanna Ballard (Republican, 2017-2018 Session)". Ncleg.net. Retrieved 2018-11-12.
3. "The Voter's Self Defense System".
4. "Former North Carolina GOP Sen. Deanna Ballard announces candidacy for lieutenant governor | Fox News". www.foxnews.com. Retrieved 2023-08-15.
5. [1] North Carolina State Board of Elections.
6. [2] North Carolina State Board of Elections.
7. [3] North Carolina State Board of Elections.
8. [4] North Carolina State Board of Elections.
9. [5] North Carolina State Board of Elections.
10. [6] North Carolina State Board of Elections.

North Carolina Senate
Preceded by Dan Soucek	Member of the North Carolina Senate from the 45th district 2016–2023	Succeeded by Dean Proctor