Natasha Marcus

Natasha Rath Marcus (born April 27, 1969) is a Democratic member of the North Carolina Senate representing the 41st district.

Early life and education
Marcus was born on April 27, 1969 in Brockport, New York. She earned her bachelor's degree in public policy from Hamilton College and her Juris Doctor from Duke University School of Law.

Political career
In 2014, Marcus ran unsuccessfully for the North Carolina House of Representatives. Marcus won election to the North Carolina Senate on 6 November 2018 as a member of the Democratic Party. She secured 57 percent of the vote, while her opponent, Republican incumbent Jeff Tarte, secured 43 percent. During her tenure, Marcus has pushed to expand access to abortion in North Carolina, and signed on in 2021 to the proposed "RBG Act". She has served on several committees in the Senate, including the Commerce & Insurance Committee.

In 2023, Marcus announced she would run for North Carolina Commissioner of Insurance in the 2024 election. She won her primary to become the Democratic nominee.

Personal life
Marcus lives in Davidson, North Carolina with her husband Rob. They have two children.