Patrick Timothy McHenry (born October 22, 1975) is a Republican United States Representative from North Carolina, representing the state's 10th Congressional district. The district is located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains and includes Hickory, Morganton, Lincolnton and part of Gastonia. He previously was a member of the North Carolina House of Representatives for a single term.
McHenry was born in Gastonia, North Carolina. He grew ...
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Patrick Timothy McHenry (born October 22, 1975) is a Republican United States Representative from North Carolina, representing the state's 10th Congressional district. The district is located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains and includes Hickory, Morganton, Lincolnton and part of Gastonia. He previously was a member of the North Carolina House of Representatives for a single term.
McHenry was born in Gastonia, North Carolina. He grew up in suburban Gastonia, North Carolina, the son of the owner of the Dixie Lawn Care Company, and attended Ashbrook High School. A Roman Catholic, McHenry was the youngest of five children. His parents are now deceased.
Halfway through North Carolina State University, McHenry transferred to Belmont Abbey College. At Belmont, McHenry founded the school's College Republican chapter, then became chair of the North Carolina Federation of College Republicans and served as treasurer for the College Republican National Committee. His first run for...
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