N.C. Senate District 42 is currently represented by Rachel Hunt, who is now running for N.C. lieutenant governor. It covers much of the southern and southeastern border of Mecklenburg County. District 42 splits as follows: 27% Democrat, 33% Republican and 40% unaffiliated.
Bradley is running for the N.C. Senate to bring “common sense solutions to the challenges facing public schools, women's health, civil rights, and the local economy.” She has a degree in economics and business administration. She was the former Democratic precinct chair for Precinct 140. She is a Realtor, an active community volunteer, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools parent and Zumba instructor. She is the mother of three and also says that she is a domestic violence survivor. She is a resident of the Ballantyne area of Charlotte. She graduated from Hollins University. (Age ~49)
McGinn is a former business executive for Bank of America and previously was the general counsel of the Republican Party of Mecklenburg County. She helped other Republicans like Charlotte City Council member Tariq Bokhari win re-election. As the head of legislation and public policy for the Republican Women of Greater Charlotte, McGinn worked with Moms for Liberty and lobbied in the General Assembly in support of the Parents’ Bill of Rights. She won a competitive primary race in March, 52%-48%. The top issues on her website are supporting parental involvement and choice in education, standing with law enforcement to reduce crime and backing legislation that improves economic growth. On abortion, McGinn told The Ledger in a questionnaire in February, “I am pro-life and support reasonable limits that the vast majority of North Carolinians agree with.” Her campaign now says she supports current N.C. law, which she says strikes the right balance. She received her bachelor’s from Baylor University and a law degree from Georgetown University. (Age 65)