Patrick McHenry

Patrick McHenry is an American politician who served as the U.S. representative for North Carolina's 10th Congressional District, which includes the communities of Hickory and Mooresville, from 2005 to 2025. As a member of the Republican Party, he also chaired the House Financial Services Committee from 2023 to 2025.  He served as a member of the North Carolina House of Representatives for one term before being elected to Congress. He was born in Gastonia, North Carolina, U.S.