Deanna Ballard

Deanna Ballard (born October 2, 1978) is an American politician who served in the North Carolina Senate from the 45th district from 2016 to 2023.^[1][2][3] She ran for Lieutenant Governor in 2024.^[4]

Deanna Ballard
Member of the North Carolina Senate from the 45th district
In office April 27, 2016 – January 1, 2023
Preceded by	Dan Soucek
Succeeded by	Ralph Hise (Redistricting)
Personal details
Born	(1978-10-02) October 2, 1978 (age 46) Blowing Rock, North Carolina, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Alma mater	Belmont University (BBA)

Electoral history

2022

North Carolina Senate 47th district Republican primary election, 2022^[5]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Ralph Hise (incumbent)	13,163	50.70%
	Republican	Deanna Ballard (incumbent)	12,801	49.30%
Total votes			25,964	100%

2020

North Carolina Senate 45th district general election, 2020^[6]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Deanna Ballard (incumbent)	71,897	68.45%
	Democratic	Jeanne Supin	33,139	31.55%
Total votes			105,036	100%
	Republican hold

2018

North Carolina Senate 45th district Republican primary election, 2018^[7]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Deanna Ballard (incumbent)	8,403	53.59%
	Republican	Shirley Randleman (incumbent)	7,276	46.41%
Total votes			15,679	100%

North Carolina Senate 45th district general election, 2018^[8]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Deanna Ballard (incumbent)	48,998	65.08%
	Democratic	Wes Luther	26,293	34.92%
Total votes			75,291	100%
	Republican hold

2016

North Carolina Senate 45th district Republican primary election, 2016^[9]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Deanna Ballard	13,546	53.00%
	Republican	Ken Boham	12,013	47.00%
Total votes			25,559	100%

North Carolina Senate 45th district general election, 2016^[10]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Deanna Ballard (incumbent)	56,758	65.00%
	Democratic	Art Sherwood	30,559	35.00%
Total votes			87,317	100%
	Republican hold