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Representative Cecil Brockman submits resignation letter citing criminal charges
Summary
A resignation letter from Cecil Brockman, dated Oct. 31, 2025, was read on the House floor stating he is facing criminal charges in Guilford County and resigning his seat effective immediately; no further action was recorded.
Representative Cecil Brockman submitted a formal letter of resignation to the North Carolina House of Representatives, saying he is facing criminal charges in Guilford County and that he cannot continue to serve his constituents.
The House clerk read the letter aloud to the chamber; the text includes the statement, “Sir, madam, I am currently facing criminal charges brought against me in Guilford County,” and concludes, “As a result, I am resigning my position from the NC House of Representatives effective immediately.” The letter is dated 10/31/2025.
There was no recorded motion or vote on the resignation during the proceeding covered by the transcript. The presiding officer acknowledged the submission of the resignation. The clerk’s reading is the only recorded action related to Brockman’s departure in this session.
Next steps — including formal acceptance procedures, the effective vacancy date on House rolls, and any process to fill the seat for Guilford County’s House District — were not discussed on the floor in the recorded segments.
