Michael Lee
Candidate for State Senator, 7th District
Background
- Occupation
- State senator; attorney
- Lives in
- Wilmington
- Campaign website
- leefornc.com
State senator for District 7 (New Hanover County) and Senate majority leader; he chairs the Senate's Appropriations/Base Budget and Education/Higher Education committees. A Wilmington attorney who founded his own firm, he previously served on the N.C. Board of Transportation, the State Ports Authority board and the UNC Wilmington Board of Trustees.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Pledges to keep cutting state income taxes.
His site says he has voted for every income-tax cut since joining the Senate.
ReportMichael Lee's PrioritiesCampaign website · Committee to Elect Michael Lee · leefornc.com
“Keep cutting income taxes responsibly.”
Sponsored a constitutional amendment capping income tax rates.In office
Senate Bill 1080 (2025-26 session) proposes a state constitutional amendment capping the income tax rate at 3.5 percent; he is its first-listed primary sponsor. ncleg.gov lists it as S.L. 2026-4.
ReportSenator Michael V. Lee, primary-sponsored bills, 2025-2026 session, North Carolina General AssemblyGovernment record · North Carolina General Assembly · ncleg.gov
“Lower Taxes for All NC”
Senate Bill 1080 (Lower Taxes for All NC), 2025-2026 session, edition 1 textGovernment record · North Carolina General Assembly · ncleg.gov
“to provide that the maximum tax rate on incomes cannot exceed three and”
Education
Supports a school funding formula that follows each student.
ReportMichael Lee's PrioritiesCampaign website · Committee to Elect Michael Lee · leefornc.com
“Fund schools through a modern formula that follows each student.”
Roads & infrastructure
Sponsored a long-term statewide infrastructure plan.In office
Senate Bill 1010 (2025-26 session); the commission would develop a comprehensive statewide infrastructure investment plan. He is its first-listed primary sponsor.
ReportSenator Michael V. Lee, primary-sponsored bills, 2025-2026 session, North Carolina General AssemblyGovernment record · North Carolina General Assembly · ncleg.gov
“FUTURE NC Infrastructure Act”
Senate Bill 1010 (FUTURE NC Infrastructure Act), 2025-2026 session, edition 1 textGovernment record · North Carolina General Assembly · ncleg.gov
“TO ESTABLISH THE NORTH CAROLINA INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT COMMISSION”
Environment & parks
Supports expanded PFAS testing, treatment and removal.
ReportMichael Lee's PrioritiesCampaign website · Committee to Elect Michael Lee · leefornc.com
“Expand testing, treatment, and removal of PFAS and other emerging contaminants.”
Health & human services
Supports legalizing medical cannabis with strict safety standards.
He was a primary sponsor of the N.C. Compassionate Care Act, which his site says passed the Senate twice.
ReportMichael Lee's PrioritiesCampaign website · Committee to Elect Michael Lee · leefornc.com
“Legalize medical cannabis for patients with debilitating conditions, with strict safety standards.”
Sponsored repeal of certificate-of-need rules for some facilities.In office
Senate Bill 1040 (2025-26 session); he is its first-listed primary sponsor.
ReportSenator Michael V. Lee, primary-sponsored bills, 2025-2026 session, North Carolina General AssemblyGovernment record · North Carolina General Assembly · ncleg.gov
“Repeal CON for ASCs and Inpatient Rehab”
Senate Bill 1040 (Repeal CON for ASCs and Inpatient Rehab), 2025-2026 session, edition 1 textGovernment record · North Carolina General Assembly · ncleg.gov
“repealing certificate of need laws for ambulatory surgical facilities and for inpatient rehabilitation services”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Michael Lee on them.
- Public safetyNo documented position found.
- Economy & jobsNo documented position found.
- Government & transparencyNo documented position found.
All sources (10)
- 2026 General Election Candidate Listing (New Hanover County offices and districts)
Election filing · North Carolina State Board of Elections · s3.amazonaws.com
- 2026 General Election Candidate Listing
Election filing · North Carolina State Board of Elections · s3.amazonaws.com
- Senator Michael V. Lee, member page, North Carolina General Assembly
Government record · North Carolina General Assembly · ncleg.gov
- Senator Michael V. Lee, committee assignments, North Carolina General Assembly
Government record · North Carolina General Assembly · ncleg.gov
- Meet Michael Lee
Campaign website · Committee to Elect Michael Lee · leefornc.com
- Michael Lee's Priorities
Campaign website · Committee to Elect Michael Lee · leefornc.com
- Senator Michael V. Lee, primary-sponsored bills, 2025-2026 session, North Carolina General Assembly
Government record · North Carolina General Assembly · ncleg.gov
- Senate Bill 1080 (Lower Taxes for All NC), 2025-2026 session, edition 1 text
Government record · North Carolina General Assembly · ncleg.gov
- Senate Bill 1010 (FUTURE NC Infrastructure Act), 2025-2026 session, edition 1 text
Government record · North Carolina General Assembly · ncleg.gov
- Senate Bill 1040 (Repeal CON for ASCs and Inpatient Rehab), 2025-2026 session, edition 1 text
Government record · North Carolina General Assembly · ncleg.gov
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