Val Applewhite


Val Applewhite is an American politician who has served as a member of the North Carolina Senate since January 1, 2023. A Democrat from Fayetteville, she represents the 19th district. Applewhite is a retired United States Air Force veteran. She is a graduate of Southern New Hampshire University and Strayer University.

Political career

Applewhite was a candidate in the 2013 and 2015 Fayetteville, North Carolina mayoral election.

Committee assignments

2025–2026 Session

  • Appropriations
  • Appropriations - Education/Higher Education
  • Appropriations - Base Budget
  • Finance
  • Health Care
  • Pensions and Retirement and Aging
  • State and Local Government

2023–2024 Session