American politician, North Carolina House of Representatives
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Key moments and achievements from James Clampitt's life.
James was born
· Bryson City, North Carolina, U.S.
Career
Mike Clampitt began his career as a firefighter with the Charlotte Fire Department in 1977, serving the community as a first responder and eventually rising to the rank of Captain over a 27-year career.
Career
Mike Clampitt began his career as a firefighter with the Charlotte Fire Department in 1977, serving the community as a first responder and eventually rising to the rank of Captain over a 27-year career.
Career
After 27 years of distinguished service, Clampitt retired as a Captain from the Charlotte Fire Department in 2004, having dedicated nearly three decades to protecting lives and property in Mecklenburg County.
Career
After 27 years of distinguished service, Clampitt retired as a Captain from the Charlotte Fire Department in 2004, having dedicated nearly three decades to protecting lives and property in Mecklenburg County.
Career
Clampitt was first elected as a Republican member of the North Carolina House of Representatives in 2016, representing the 119th district covering portions of Haywood, Jackson, and Swain counties in western North Carolina.
Career
Clampitt was first elected as a Republican member of the North Carolina House of Representatives in 2016, representing the 119th district covering portions of Haywood, Jackson, and Swain counties in western North Carolina.
Career
After losing his seat in 2018, Clampitt regained his position in the 2020 election and returned to the North Carolina House of Representatives in 2021, resuming his work on behalf of constituents in western North Carolina.
Career
After losing his seat in 2018, Clampitt regained his position in the 2020 election and returned to the North Carolina House of Representatives in 2021, resuming his work on behalf of constituents in western North Carolina.
Community
Governor Josh Stein recognized Clampitt as one of the first people he called about rebuilding the western part of the state after Hurricane Helene, highlighting his dedication to his mountain communities.
Community
Governor Josh Stein recognized Clampitt as one of the first people he called about rebuilding the western part of the state after Hurricane Helene, highlighting his dedication to his mountain communities.
Achievement
In early March 2026, Clampitt won his primary election while battling leukemia, demonstrating his determination to continue serving his district even as he faced the most difficult challenge of his life.
Achievement
In early March 2026, Clampitt won his primary election while battling leukemia, demonstrating his determination to continue serving his district even as he faced the most difficult challenge of his life.
James Clampitt passed away
