Quick Info
| Profession | CPA, business owner, political candidate |
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| Nationality | American |
| Birthplace | Western North Carolina, United States |
Latest News about Shelly Headen
11/09/2026
North Carolina Democratic leaders withdrew support for Shelly Headen after social media posts resurfaced and drew backlash. The controversy escalated into a broader political issue in her Guilford County House District 62 race, with Headen saying she also received death threats after the posts circulated.
01/09/2026
Shelly Headen faced scrutiny over two 2024 incidents at her home while she was the Democratic nominee for North Carolina House District 62. The issue became part of the competitive general-election campaign against Republican incumbent John Blust in Guilford County.
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Educational Qualification(s)
| Degree | BSBA in Accounting |
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| College | Appalachian State University |
Personal Life
| Residence | Oak Ridge, North Carolina, United States |
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| Spouse | Greg Headen |
| Children | 3 daughters |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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Career
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Social Media
| https://www.linkedin.com/in/shellyheaden |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Raised in southern Virginia and later moved back to the North Carolina mountains at age 14 | |
| 2. Graduated summa cum laude from Appalachian State University | |
| 3. Built a career across auditing, accounting, recruiting, and small business ownership | |
| 4. Active in local civic and community organizations |