Representative Matthew Winslow

Matthew Dale Winslow is a Republican member of the North Carolina House of Representatives representing the 7th district, which encompasses all of Franklin County and part of Nash County. He assumed office on January 1, 2021, succeeding Lisa Stone Barnes. Winslow resides in Youngsville, North Carolina, and is married to Marquita with two children.

As a pro-faith, pro-family, and pro-freedom conservative, Winslow has built his career around principles of hard work, family values, and community commitment. He is the owner and operator of Winslow Homes, a homebuilding company based in Youngsville. According to the Civitas Partisan Index, his district leans Republican by +4.

Education

Winslow earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Urban and Regional Planning and Development from East Carolina University.

Political Experience

Winslow has served three terms in the North Carolina House of Representatives. During the 2025-2026 session, he holds several significant leadership and committee positions:

• House Majority Conference Co-Chair
• Chair, Energy and Public Utilities Committee
• Vice Chair, Appropriations Committee
• Chair, Subcommittee on Appropriations, Capital and Information Technology
• Vice Chair, Joint Legislative Oversight Committee on Capital Improvements

His committee assignments also include Commerce and Economic Development, Housing and Development, Judiciary 1, Regulatory Reform, Transportation, and membership on the Joint Legislative Commission of Energy Policy. Notably, Winslow announced in December 2025 that he will not seek reelection in 2026, though he will complete his current term.