Madison Cawthorn

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]

Madison Cawthorn
Personal details
Born
David Madison Cawthorn

(1995-08-01) August 1, 1995
Asheville, North Carolina, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Domestic partnerCristina Bayardelle (engaged)
OccupationMotivational speaker, real estate investor, politician
WebsiteOfficial website

Early life and education

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 and received as Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) scholarship from the United States Marine Corps.

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.[4][5] 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.[6]

Career

Cawthorn is the chief executive officer of SPQR Holdings, LLC, a real estate investment firm located in Hendersonville, North Carolina.[7]

In June 2020, Cawthorn defeated Lynda Bennett, who had been endorsed by President Donald Trump and Cawthorn's former mentor,[8] Mark Meadows, who resigned from his seat to serve as the 29th White House Chief of Staff, in the Republican primary for North Carolina's 11th congressional district.[9] Cawthorn gained the support of many local leaders and was endorsed by Mark Walker, the vice chairman of the House Republican Conference.[10][11] Cawthorn's victory has been described as an upset in the 2020 United States House of Representatives elections.[12]

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.[13][14]

Cawthorn has stated that he would "like to be the face of the Republican Party when it comes to health care".[15]

Personal life

Cawthorn describes himself as a Christian and a constitutional conservative. He is engaged to Cristina Bayardelle.[16]

References
  1. 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.
  2. "Statement of Candidacy: David Madison Cawthorn" (PDF). Federal Election Commission. Retrieved 24 June 2020.
  3. Brown, Jon (15 May 2020). "Madison Cawthorn: The fighter". Washington Examiner. Retrieved 24 June 2020.
  4. "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.
  5. "Cawthorn v. Auto-Owners Ins". Leagle. Case No. 6:16-cv-2240... | Leagle.com 20180509902. Retrieved 24 June 2020.
  6. "24-Year-Old Easily Tops President Trump's Pick In N.C. Republican Primary". NPR.org. Retrieved 2020-06-24.
  7. "State of North Carolina Business Registration for SPQR Holdings, LLC". Retrieved June 23, 2020.
  8. Wong, Scott, Pence confidant helps 24-year-old beat Trump-backed candidate, The Hill, June 24, 2020
  9. Zanona, Melanie, A Cawthorn in Trump's Side, Politico Huddle, Politico, June 25, 2020
  10. Wong, Scott, Pence confidant helps 24-year-old beat Trump-backed candidate, The Hill, June 24, 2020
  11. Homan, Timothy R. (2020-06-24). "Pence confidant helps 24-year-old beat Trump-backed candidate". TheHill. Retrieved 2020-06-26.
  12. https://www.politico.com/news/2020/06/24/trump-congratulates-madison-cawthorn-337922
  13. "Madison Cawthorn, 24, Upsets Trump-Endorsed Favorite in North Carolina". Retrieved June 23, 2020.
  14. "Political newcomer beats Trump's pick in North Carolina GOP congressional primary". Retrieved June 23, 2020.
  15. "24-Year-Old Easily Tops President Trump's Pick In N.C. Republican Primary". NPR.org. Retrieved 2020-06-24.
  16. Stimson, Brie (2020-06-24). "Who is Madison Cawthorn?". Fox News. Retrieved 2020-06-26.
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