North Carolina Representative Mike Clampitt Passes Away After Battle with Cancer
Yesterday, North Carolina House Speaker Destin Hall announced that Representative Mike Clampitt, who represents Transylvania, Swain, and Jackson County, passed away after a long battle with cancer.
North Carolina leaders share their memories of Rep. Clampitt:
Speaker Destin Hall said, “Mike Clampitt was my friend, a colleague, and a true patriot. For him, public service was both a calling and a duty, from his years as a fire captain to his time in the General Assembly. He loved the people he served and cared deeply about the issues that mattered most to his constituents in Western North Carolina. He faced cancer with the same courage that defined his life, carrying himself with strength and grounding himself in his unwavering faith in God every step of the way. On behalf of the entire North Carolina House of Representatives, we will miss him dearly. My prayers are with all who knew and loved him. May they find comfort in knowing Mike is with his Savior today.”
Governor Josh Stein said, “Before I was sworn in as Governor, Representative Mike Clampitt was one of the first people I called as we worked to rebuild western NC after Hurricane Helene. He was a steadfast public servant for his community in WNC, and today, I am saddened by the news of his passing. May his memory be a blessing.”
Majority Leader Brenden Jones said, “I am deeply sadden to learn of the passing of Representative Mike Clampitt. Since arriving in Raleigh, I’ve valued Mike not only as a colleague but as a friend and steadfast conservative. From serving Western North Carolina during Hurricane Helene to his years as a fire captain, Mike embodied a life of service to our state.”
North Carolina Republican Party said, “We are saddened to hear about the passing of Representative Mike Clampitt. He was steadfast member of the NC Republican Party and his joyful presence will be missed. Our prayers are with his family and friends during this difficult time.”
Rep. Jennifer Balkcom from WNC said, “I am deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Representative Mike Clampitt. Mike was a dedicated public servant who truly loved Western North Carolina and the people he served. His life reflected a commitment to helping others, from his years as a fire captain to his work in the General Assembly. He will be greatly missed by so many. Please join me in praying for Mike’s family, friends, and all who knew and loved him during this difficult time.”
Congressman Chuck Edwards said, “North Carolina lost more than a legislator—we lost a friend, a colleague, and a dedicated servant to the people. I had the privilege of serving alongside Mike in the NC General Assembly, and I can say without hesitation that his commitment to our state, his constituents, and the principles he believed in never wavered. Whether in moments of agreement or debate, Mike always brought sincerity, conviction, and a deep love for North Carolina. Beyond the work, I will remember him for his character—the conversations, and his lighthearted spirit. I know the folks back in the state legislature will miss the smell of chili wafting down the hallways from a simmering pot on a hot plate in his office. Please join me in lifting up Mike’s family, friends, and all who knew and loved him during this difficult time. North Carolina is better because he chose to serve.”
