Marian Nelson McLawhorn is an American politician and former Democratic member of the North Carolina General Assembly, representing Pitt County's 9th House district from 1999 to 2013.
A resident of Grifton, North Carolina, McLawhorn served seven terms in the state House,[1] where she held the position of Democratic Whip.
[6] McLawhorn lost her bid for reelection in 2012 to Republican Brian Brown.
[7] Prior to her service as a state representative, McLawhorn served as mayor for the town of Grifton.
[8] She is a former librarian and made education a primary policy focus during her public service.