Danny Earl Britt Jr. was born on July 6, 1979, in Lumberton, North Carolina. He is a Republican member of the North Carolina Senate, having represented the 24th district and its predecessors since 2017. He is a Lt. Colonel in the North Carolina Army National Guard. Britt is the first Republican to have been elected to the seat since the Reconstruction Era.

Personal details:

• Born: Danny Earl Britt Jr. July 6, 1979 (age 44) Lumberton, North Carolina
• Political party: Republican (2015-present)
• Other political affiliations: Democratic (until 2010)
• Spouse: Jill Cassady (m. 2007)
• Children: 2
• Residence: Lumberton, North Carolina
• Alma mater: Appalachian State University ( BA), University of Oklahoma ( JD)
• Profession: Attorney
• Military service Allegiance: United States
• Branch/service: United States Army, North Carolina National Guard
• Years of service: 1996-2000 (U.S. Army)
• Rank: Sergeant (U.S. Army), Lieutenant Colonel (NC National Guard)

Committee assignments 2021-2022 session:

• Appropriations/Base Budget
• Appropriations - Justice and Public Safety (Chair)
• Judiciary (Chair)
• Transportation (Chair)
• Commerce and Insurance
• Finance
• Health Care

Electoral history:

• 2022 North Carolina Senate 24th district general election, 2022: Danny Britt (incumbent) 28,717 votes (58.35%)
• 2020 North Carolina Senate 13th district general election, 2020: Danny Britt (incumbent) 45,264 votes (63.56%)
• 2018 North Carolina Senate 13th district general election, 2018: Danny Britt (incumbent) 31,106 votes (62.50%)
• 2016 North Carolina Senate 13th district general election, 2016: Danny Britt 34,126 votes (54.98%)