State Senator Bobby Hanig has formally announced his intention to seek re-election in 2024. Hanig served two terms in the state House before winning his senate seat in November 2022, 

"It has been a privilege serving in the state Senate,” he said in a statement. “I am proud to represent Northeastern North Carolina and believe we have been very successful this year in advocating for the people in the district. In the budget bill, I helped secure an unprecedented $134 million for critical projects in the district. These resources will bolster our first responders, support water and sewer improvements, and fund various other essential projects."

Senator Hanig's journey in public service began in 2016 when he was elected to the Currituck County Board of Commissioners and then elected to the state House in 2018.  

He served for two terms before winning the 2022 state Senate election. 

In the Senate, he serves on multiple committees, including Agriculture, Energy and Environment, Appropriations on Education/Higher Education, Education/Higher Education, Pensions and Retirement, and Aging, and State and Local Government.

"In Raleigh, I'm focused on addressing pressing issues such as fighting inflation, creating jobs, safeguarding education rights, and collaborating with law enforcement to combat crime," he said. "I make it a point to travel throughout the district daily, engaging with constituents to better understand their needs. I take these requests with me to Raleigh, where I work tirelessly to find solutions that enhance their quality of life."

Hanig’s has backed reforms that include tax cuts for North Carolina families, hurricane assistance, pay raises for teachers, voter ID, broadband expansion, coastal resilience, and election integrity. He voted to end the state tax on retirement pay for members of the military.