North Carolina Rep. Mike Clampitt Dies at 71
House leaders confirmed his death following a public fight with myelodysplastic syndrome.
Overview
- House Speaker Destin Hall announced the death on Wednesday, praising Clampitt as a friend and patriot.
- Clampitt, a retired Charlotte fire captain, represented District 119 covering Jackson, Swain and Transylvania counties.
- He was serving his fourth term after first being elected in 2016.
- He disclosed a 2025 diagnosis of myelodysplastic syndrome and recently led work on Hurricane Helene recovery and American Indian affairs.
- He won the March 3 Republican primary with 56% of the vote, and the NC House Clerk will announce funeral arrangements as tributes continue from regional groups.