Michael Vincent Lee is a Republican state senator representing District 7 in the North Carolina General Assembly, which encompasses most of Wilmington and New Hanover County. He serves as Senate Majority Leader during the 2025-2026 session and has held the seat for over five terms, with notable elections including appointments in 2014, re-elections in 2016 and 2020, a loss in 2018, and victories in 2022 . Key achievements include resilient comebacks in competitive races, such as narrow 2020 and 2022 wins amid heavy campaign spending exceeding $3.2 million from party organizations.

Education and Political Experience

Limited public details are available on formal education from records. Politically, Lee was first appointed to the Senate in August 2014 to replace Thom Goolsby, won re-election in 2016 , lost to Democrat Harper Peterson in 2018, reclaimed the seat in 2020, and was re-elected in 2022. He advanced to Senate Majority Leader in April 2025 and maintains a legislative office in Raleigh.