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Quick Facts
Personal Details

Floyd B. McKissick, Jr. is a Democratic member of the North Carolina State Senate, representing District 20. McKissick is running for re-election in the primary on May 8, 2018. The general election will take place on November 6, 2018.

He was first appointed to the chamber in April 2007.

McKissick earned his B.A. in Geography from Clark University, and his M.A. in Regional Planning from the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill. McKissick also earned his M.P.A in Public Administration from Harvard University and J.D. from Duke University School of Law. He has been a partner at McKissick and McKissick since 1990. McKissick is a former member of the Durham City Council and Durham City Board of Adjustment.

Education

  • JD, Duke University School of Law, 1980-1983
  • MPA, Public Administration, Harvard University, 1978-1979
  • MA, Regional Planning, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, 1974-1975
  • AB, Geography, Clark University, 1970-1974

Professional Experience

  • JD, Duke University School of Law, 1980-1983
  • MPA, Public Administration, Harvard University, 1978-1979
  • MA, Regional Planning, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, 1974-1975
  • AB, Geography, Clark University, 1970-1974
  • Partner, McKissick and McKissick, 1990-present
  • Adjunct Professor, Duke University Sanford School of Public Policy, present
  • Former Partner, Dickstein, Shapiro and Morin
  • Former Partner, Faison, Brown and Broug
  • Former Co-Instructor, North Carolina Central University School of Law
  • Former Management Consultant, Peat, Marwick, and Mitchell
  • Former Lecturer, University of Virginia School of Architecture at Charlottesville

Political Experience

  • JD, Duke University School of Law, 1980-1983
  • MPA, Public Administration, Harvard University, 1978-1979
  • MA, Regional Planning, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, 1974-1975
  • AB, Geography, Clark University, 1970-1974
  • Partner, McKissick and McKissick, 1990-present
  • Adjunct Professor, Duke University Sanford School of Public Policy, present
  • Former Partner, Dickstein, Shapiro and Morin
  • Former Partner, Faison, Brown and Broug
  • Former Co-Instructor, North Carolina Central University School of Law
  • Former Management Consultant, Peat, Marwick, and Mitchell
  • Former Lecturer, University of Virginia School of Architecture at Charlottesville
  • Former Member, Durham City Council
  • Former Deputy Minority Leader, North Carolina State Senate
  • Senator, North Carolina State Senate, District 20, 2007-2020
  • Candidate, North Carolina State Senate, District 20, 2018

Former Committees/Caucuses

Former Member, Education/Higher Education Committee, North Carolina State Senate

Former Member, Health Care Committee, North Carolina State Senate

Former Member, Insurance Committee, North Carolina State Senate

Former Member, Redistricting Committee, North Carolina State Senate

Former Member, Redistricting Committee, North Carolina State Senate

Chair, North Carolina Legislative Black Caucus, 2010-2012

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

  • JD, Duke University School of Law, 1980-1983
  • MPA, Public Administration, Harvard University, 1978-1979
  • MA, Regional Planning, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, 1974-1975
  • AB, Geography, Clark University, 1970-1974
  • Partner, McKissick and McKissick, 1990-present
  • Adjunct Professor, Duke University Sanford School of Public Policy, present
  • Former Partner, Dickstein, Shapiro and Morin
  • Former Partner, Faison, Brown and Broug
  • Former Co-Instructor, North Carolina Central University School of Law
  • Former Management Consultant, Peat, Marwick, and Mitchell
  • Former Lecturer, University of Virginia School of Architecture at Charlottesville
  • Former Member, Durham City Council
  • Former Deputy Minority Leader, North Carolina State Senate
  • Senator, North Carolina State Senate, District 20, 2007-2020
  • Candidate, North Carolina State Senate, District 20, 2018
  • Member, Board of Directors, North Carolina Museum of Life and Science, present
  • Chair, Center of the Region Conference, Triangle J Council of Governments, present
  • Chair, Lyon Park Advisory Board, present
  • Member, Board of Directors, Hayti Heritage Center
  • Former Member, Research Triangle Park Foreign Trade Zone Board
  • President, Saint Regis Homeowners Association
  • Chair, Durham County Democratic Party, 2005-2007
  • Member, Board of Adjustment, Durham City, 1993-2001
  • Member, Durham Joint City-County Planning Commission, 1993-2001

Other Info

— Awards:

  • In 2009, he was honored to receive the NC Housing Coalition Legislative of the Year Award, the NC Justice Center "s Defender of Justice Award, the NAACP Political Trailblazer Award, the 2011 "Distinguished Leadership" Award from the NC Division of the American Planning Association, the 2011 Medal of Valor for Excellence, the "Move" Award from the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, the 2011 Smart Growth America's Leadership Award and the 2013 Legislative of the Year Award for his exceptional leadership during the 2013 Legislative Session from the NC Metropolitan Mayor's Coalition. He has also received national recognition as the primary sponsor of North Carolina's Racial Justice Act and for his leadership on sustainable development issues.

Favorite Book:

3/5 of a Man

Favorite Movie:

Slumdog Millionaire, Poltergeist, The Other Side of Midnight, Star Wars, & Night of the Living Dead (Trilogy)

Favorite Quote:

First they came for the Socialists, and I did not speak out--

  • Because I was not a Socialist.

    Then they came for the Trade Unionists, and I did not speak out--

  • Because I was not a Trade Unionist.

    Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out--

  • Because I was not a Jew.

    Then they came for me--and there was no one left to speak for me.

    -Niemöller

  • Favorite TV Shows:

    CNN

    Favorite Type of Music:

    Jazz

    State Bills
    Speeches
    Events

    2019

    Apr. 4
    Tele-Town Hall

    Thur 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM EDT

    Feb. 13
    Durham: Gun Violence Prevention Consortium

    Wed 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM EST

    Trinity United Methodist Church Durham, NC

    Jan. 6
    Durham County Legislative Delegation Swearing In Ceremony

    Sun 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM EST

    The Tower at Mutual Plaza, 411 W Chapel St, Durham, NC 27701