Senator Natalie Murdock

Natalie S. Murdock is an American politician and a Democratic member of the North Carolina Senate. Upon being sworn in, she became the first black woman under the age of 40 to serve in the NC Senate.

Early Life: Murdock was born and raised in Greensboro, North Carolina, to Christine and Harold Murdock, a veteran and social worker who inspired her to pursue a career in politics. While attending James B. Dudley High School, she served as a Girl Scout, debate team member, and often attended NAACP meetings with her father. After graduating, she completed her Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and Communication Studies from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and completed graduate work at Western Carolina University and Pfeiffer University.

Career: Upon completing her education, Murdock was appointed the North Carolina Department of Justice’s Deputy Director of Communications and principle and chief strategist for Murdock Anderson Consulting. She ran in the 2020 North Carolina state Senate primary to replace resigning member Mickey Michaux. Upon being sworn in on April 2, 2020, she became the first black woman under the age of 40 to serve in the NC Senate.

She has a decade of experience working in transportation, economic development and government affairs. She served in local politics before making her way to state government. She is currently serving as a member of the North Carolina Senate from the 20th district since April 2, 2020.