Eddie D. Settle is an American politician who has served as a member of the

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since January 1, 2023. A

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from Elkin, he represents the 36th district.

Biography

Settle is a

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. He graduated from

East Wilkes High School East Wilkes High School is a class 1A public high school (grades 9–12) located in Ronda, North Carolina. It is a part of the Wilkes County Schools system. The school's enrollment typically runs from 500 to 600 students. The school serves the Ea ...

in 1978, and earned an associate degree in business from

Wilkes Community College Wilkes Community College (WCC) is a public community college in Wilkesboro, North Carolina. It is part of the North Carolina Community College System and serves the people of Wilkes, Ashe and Alleghany counties, and beyond. The college is best k ...

in 1979.

Committee assignments

2023-2024 session

*Appropriations - Health and Human Services *Agriculture, Energy, and Environment *Pensions, Retirement, and Aging *State and Local Government *Transportation

Electoral history

He was elected on November 8, 2022 in the

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unopposed. He assumed office on January 1, 2023. He previously served 3 terms on the Wilkes County Commission.

References

Living people People from Elkin, North Carolina 21st-century American legislators County commissioners in North Carolina Republican Party North Carolina state senators 21st-century Baptists Baptists from North Carolina Year of birth missing (living people) 21st-century North Carolina politicians {{NorthCarolina-politician-stub