Madison Cawthorn
Madison Cawthorn | |
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| Personal details | |
| Born | David Madison Cawthorn August 1, 1995 Asheville, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Domestic partner | Cristina Bayardelle (engaged) |
| Occupation | Motivational speaker, real estate investor, politician |
| Website | Official website |
David Madison Cawthorn (born August 1, 1995) is an American motivational speaker, businessman, and politician. A member of the Republican Party, Cawthorn is the Republican nominee for North Carolina's 11th congressional district in the 2020 elections, after winning the primary in June.[1]
Early life and education[edit]
Cawthorn was born in Asheville, North Carolina in 1995. He was home-schooled in Hendersonville, North Carolina.[2][3] After high school, he was nominated to the United States Naval Academy from then-Congressman Mark Meadows, for whom Cawthorn had interned, and received as Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) scholarship from the United States Marine Corps.[4]
His plans for a military career were derailed while returning from a 2014 spring break trip in Florida. While traveling on Interstate 4 near Daytona Beach, his friend fell asleep at the wheel and the vehicle crashed into a concrete barrier.[5][6] His injuries left Cawthorn, then 18 years old, partially paralyzed. He now uses a wheelchair.[3] He amassed US$3 million in medical debt during his recovery.[7]
Cawthorn attended Patrick Henry College during the fall 2016 semester.[8]
Career[edit]
Cawthorn is the chief executive officer of SPQR Holdings, LLC, a real estate investment firm located in Hendersonville, North Carolina.[9]
In the June 2020 Republican primary for North Carolina's 11th congressional district, Cawthorn defeated Lynda Bennett, who had been endorsed both by President Donald Trump and Cawthorn's former mentor,[10] Mark Meadows, who had resigned from his seat to serve as the 29th White House Chief of Staff.[11] Cawthorn gained the support of many local leaders and was endorsed by Mark Walker, the vice chairman of the House Republican Conference.[12][13] Cawthorn's victory has been described as an upset in the 2020 United States House of Representatives elections.[14]
If elected, Cawthorn will become the youngest member ever elected to the House of Representatives, a distinction currently believed to be held by William C. C. Claiborne of Louisiana, who was elected in 1797.[15][16]
Cawthorn has stated that he would "like to be the face of the Republican Party when it comes to health care."[17]
Personal life[edit]
Cawthorn describes himself as a Christian and a constitutional conservative. He is engaged to Cristina Bayardelle.[18]
References[edit]
- ↑ Fandos, Nicholas (2020-06-23). "Madison Cawthorn, 24, Upsets Trump-Endorsed Favorite in North Carolina". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2020-06-25.
- ↑ "Statement of Candidacy: David Madison Cawthorn" (PDF). Federal Election Commission. Retrieved 24 June 2020.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Brown, Jon (15 May 2020). "Madison Cawthorn: The fighter". Washington Examiner. Retrieved 24 June 2020.
- ↑ Swan, Jonathan (2020-06-24). "The inside story of Trump's embarrassing endorsement". Axios.
- ↑ "David Madison Cawthorn v. Auto-Owners Insurance Company". Justia Law. United States District Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit. 2019-10-25. No. 18-12067 (11th Cir. 2019). Retrieved 24 June 2020.
- ↑ "Cawthorn v. Auto-Owners Ins". Leagle. Case No. 6:16-cv-2240... | Leagle.com 20180509902. Retrieved 24 June 2020.
- ↑ "24-Year-Old Easily Tops President Trump's Pick In N.C. Republican Primary". NPR.org. Retrieved 2020-06-24.
- ↑ "Beyond Therapy Helps Strengthen Body and Mind". Shepherd Center. Retrieved 2020-06-29.
- ↑ "State of North Carolina Business Registration for SPQR Holdings, LLC". Retrieved June 23, 2020.
- ↑ Wong, Scott, Pence confidant helps 24-year-old beat Trump-backed candidate, The Hill, June 24, 2020
- ↑ Zanona, Melanie, A Cawthorn in Trump's Side, Politico Huddle, Politico, June 25, 2020
- ↑ Wong, Scott, Pence confidant helps 24-year-old beat Trump-backed candidate, The Hill, June 24, 2020
- ↑ Homan, Timothy R. (2020-06-24). "Pence confidant helps 24-year-old beat Trump-backed candidate". TheHill. Retrieved 2020-06-26.
- ↑ https://www.politico.com/news/2020/06/24/trump-congratulates-madison-cawthorn-337922
- ↑ "Madison Cawthorn, 24, Upsets Trump-Endorsed Favorite in North Carolina". Retrieved June 23, 2020.
- ↑ "Political newcomer beats Trump's pick in North Carolina GOP congressional primary". Retrieved June 23, 2020.
- ↑ "24-Year-Old Easily Tops President Trump's Pick In N.C. Republican Primary". NPR.org. Retrieved 2020-06-24.
- ↑ Stimson, Brie (2020-06-24). "Who is Madison Cawthorn?". Fox News. Retrieved 2020-06-26.
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