Ernestine Bazemore

Ernestine "Byrd" Bazemore is a North Carolina politician.

Early life and education
Bazemore earned a bachelor's of science degree in criminal justice and criminology.

Career
Bazemore has served as an educator. In 2014, Bazemore was first elected to the Bertie County Commissioner. She served as vice chair of the commission from 2016 to 2017, and as chair in 2018. On November 3, 2020, Bazemore won a close election against Republican nominee Thomas Hester Jr. for the North Carolina Senate seat represented the 3rd district. She won 52% of the vote. She assumed office on January 1, 2021. In early January 2021, Bazemore was appointed to three legislative committees: the State and Local Government committee, the Appropriations on General Government Committee, and the Pensions Committee.

Personal life
Bazemore lives in Windsor, North Carolina. Bazemore has three children.