Republican NC Senator from the Outer Banks resigns

By: Lynn Bonner

Outlets: North Carolina Newsline

Published: August 24, 2026

Words: 333

Last Updated: 1 month, 3 weeks ago

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Bobby Hanig of Currituck County resigned from the NC Senate Monday, ending a legislative career that began with his election to the House in 2018.

Hanig was appointed to the Senate in 2022. He decided not to seek reelection this year and ran instead for a seat in Congress. He came in third in the five-way Republican primary in the 1st Congressional District.

Before his election to the House, Hanig served on the …

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