C. Daniel Barrett is an attorney, legal author, and North Carolina political figure.
His gubernatorial campaign was noted for its grassroots efforts, including Barrett personally walking across the length of the state from Murphy in the mountains to Manteo on the Outer Banks.
In the 2008 general election, he ran for the North Carolina Court of Appeals, but was defeated by incumbent Judge Linda Stephens.
He has since served as the State Senator from the 34th District representing Davie, Rowan, and Iredell counties.
As part of a long battle over redistricting, Barrett found himself in a different state Senate district, in which long-time Republican Sen. Joyce Krawiec also resided.