Brenden Harding Jones is a Republican representing District 46 in the North Carolina House of Representatives, where he serves as House Majority Leader. First elected in 2016, he has served five terms, running unopposed in 2022 and 2024, and owns small businesses including pre-owned auto dealerships and previously worked as North Carolina's youngest licensed funeral director. He lives in Tabor City with his wife Angela and two daughters, and has been active in hurricane relief efforts for Matthew and Florence.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: Degree in Mortuary Science after high school.
• Political Experience: Elected to NC House in 2016; currently House Majority Leader and Chairman of the House Oversight Committee; sponsored 17 bills passed and 11 with unanimous bipartisan support; secured over $700 million in investments for District 46 and $174 million recently for local projects in infrastructure, education, public safety, and economic growth.
• Notable Achievements and Positions: Led Oversight Committee investigations into government waste, including NCORR hurricane fund mismanagement and school library issues; recognized as “the most efficient member of the North Carolina General Assembly”; past roles include Chair of Columbus County Board of Elections, Rural Center Board of Directors, Columbus County Jobs Foundation, and Southeastern Community College Board of Trustees.