H. Dean Proctor (born c. 1942) is an American politician who served as a member of the North Carolina Senate. A Republican from Hickory, North Carolina, he represented the 45th district (which includes all of Catawba County, as well as part of Caldwell County).

Early life and education

Proctor was born around 1942. Proctor earned a bachelor's in business administration from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Career

Proctor is a retired beverage wholesaler, who served as the executive of United Beverages. He has previously served on the North Carolina Department of Transportation board and the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission board. In July 2020, State Senator Andy Wells resigned from the state senate to serve on the state wildlife resources commission. On August 15, 2020, Proctor was appointed by Catawba and Alexander County Republican leaders to serve the rest of Wells' term in the state senate seat representing the 42nd district. On March 3, 2020, Proctor won the primary against former state representative Mark Hollo to keep his seat in the state senate. On November 3, 2020, Proctor won the general election for the position.

Personal life

Proctor lives in Hickory, North Carolina.

Electoral history

2022

North Carolina Senate 45th district general election, 2022
PartyCandidateVotes%
RepublicanDean Proctor (incumbent)61,327100%
Total votes61,327100%
Republican hold

2020

North Carolina Senate 42nd district Republican primary election, 2020
PartyCandidateVotes%
RepublicanDean Proctor12,99352.29%
RepublicanMark Hollo11,85747.71%
Total votes24,850100%
North Carolina Senate 42nd district general election, 2020
PartyCandidateVotes%
RepublicanDean Proctor (incumbent)72,22871.27%
DemocraticTina R. Miles29,11128.73%
Total votes101,339100%
Republican hold
North Carolina Senate
Preceded byAndy WellsMember of the North Carolina Senate from the 42nd District 2020–2023Succeeded byRachel Hunt
Preceded byDeanna BallardMember of the North Carolina Senate from the 45th District 2023–2025Succeeded byMark Hollo