Denise Martin Wright grew up in Cleveland County on her family's farm. She earned a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Denise lives in Cleveland County with her husband, Jeff, where they have two children.

Denise was an information technology executive for an international property and casualty insurance company. She is also a small business owner.

Denise Martin Wright ran for Cleveland County commissioner in 2024 but did not win.

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Denise Martin Wright grew up in Cleveland County on her family's farm, Martin Charolais. Denise earned a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte following graduation from Burns High School. Denise lives in Cleveland County with her husband, Jeff, and they have two children.

Denise had a 21-year career in the private sector as an Information Technology (IT) executive for an international property and casualty insurance company. Denise is also a small business owner in Cleveland County and serves as a board member for the Gardner-Webb University Godbold College of Business.

Denise Martin Wright ran for Cleveland County commissioner in 2024 but did not win. Denise previously served on the Cleveland County Planning and Zoning Board, the Board of Adjustments, and the Department of Social Services Board.

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