Toby Fitch facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Senator Toby Fitch
Member of the North Carolina Senate from the 4th district
In office March 23, 2018 – January 1, 2023
Preceded by	Angela Bryant
Succeeded by	Buck Newton
Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives from the 70th district
In office January 1, 1985 – December 29, 2001
Preceded by	Constituency established
Succeeded by	Shelly Willingham
Personal details
Born	Milton Frederick Fitch Jr. (1946-10-20) October 20, 1946 (age 78) Wilson, North Carolina, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Residence	Wilson, North Carolina
Alma mater	North Carolina Central University (BS, JD)
Occupation	Judge, attorney

Milton Frederick "Toby" Fitch Jr. was born on October 20, 1946. He is a former politician and judge from North Carolina, in the United States. He was a member of the Democratic Party.

Toby Fitch had a long career serving the public. He worked as a judge in the North Carolina Superior Court for many years. Before that, he was a representative in the North Carolina House of Representatives. He also served as a senator in the North Carolina State Senate.

Early Life and Education

Toby Fitch Jr. was born in Wilson, North Carolina. He went to North Carolina Central University. There, he earned two degrees. He received a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree. He also earned a Juris Doctor (JD) degree, which is a law degree. This education helped him become a lawyer and later a judge.

Public Service Career

Toby Fitch dedicated many years to public service in North Carolina. He held important roles in both the legislative and judicial branches of government.

Serving in the House of Representatives

Toby Fitch first became a member of the North Carolina House of Representatives. He represented the 70th district. He served in this role for a long time, from 1985 until 2001. As a representative, he helped make laws for the state.

Becoming a Judge

After his time in the House, Toby Fitch became a judge. He served on the North Carolina Superior Court. He was a judge from 2002 until 2018. As a judge, he was responsible for making decisions in court cases.

Role in the State Senate

Later in his career, Toby Fitch returned to the state legislature. He became a member of the North Carolina State Senate. He represented the 4th Senate district. He served as a senator from 2018 until 2023. In the Senate, he continued to work on laws and policies for North Carolina.

Political Elections

Toby Fitch participated in several elections throughout his career. He was elected by the people of North Carolina to serve in his different roles.

Elections for State Senate

• In 2018, Toby Fitch was elected to the North Carolina Senate. He won with 57.77% of the votes.
• In 2020, he was re-elected to the Senate. He received 57.16% of the votes in that election.
• In 2022, he ran in the Democratic primary election for the Senate. He won with 54.48% of the votes.

Elections for Judge

• In 2002, Toby Fitch was elected as a Superior Court Judge. He won with 100% of the votes, meaning he ran unopposed.
• In 2010, he was re-elected as a Superior Court Judge. Again, he won with 100% of the votes.

Elections for House of Representatives

• In 2000, Toby Fitch was re-elected to the North Carolina House of Representatives. He won with 100% of the votes.