Dan Ingle (born May 27, 1952) is an American politician who served in the North Carolina House of Representatives from June 12, 2009 to January 1, 2013, representing North Carolina's 64th House district.
Dan Ingle | |
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| Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives from the 64th district | |
| In office June 12, 2009[1] – January 1, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Cary Allred |
| Succeeded by | Dennis Riddell |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Dan Winslow Ingle May 27, 1952 Greensboro, North Carolina |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Debbie Ingle |
| Children | 4 |
| Alma mater | Elon University |
Early life
editDan Winslow Ingle was born on May 27, 1952 in Greensboro, North Carolina.[2] Ingle graduated from Gibsonville High School in 1970[2] before serving in the Burlington police department.[3] He served 17 years in the Elon Police Department, including as its chief, retiring in 2002[4] after a combined 40 years in law enforcement.[2]
In 1998, Ingle earned a Bachelor of Arts degree[2] in political science from Elon University as a non-traditional student.[3]
In 2004, Ingle was elected to the Alamance County Board of Commissioners,[5] eventually serving as its Vice Chair.[6]
North Carolina House of Representatives
editIn 2009, Ingle was appointed by the Alamance County Republican Party to the North Carolina House of Representatives, after his predecessor, Cary Allred, resigned due to a scandal.[6] He served one term, and did not run for reelection in 2012.[7]
While in office, Ingle opposed the controversial Racial Justice Act, symbolically throwing away a law book during debate on the bill.[8]
Later political career
editAfter leaving the North Carolina House, Ingle returned to the Alamance County Board of Commissioners in 2014.[3] On April 1, 2016, he resigned from the Board of Commissioners, citing health reasons.[5]
In 2022, Ingle was elected[9] to the Alamance-Burlington School Board, campaigning on his experience in public service and a focus on depoliticizing the school system.[10]
Personal life
editIngle has twice been awarded the Order of the Long Leaf Pine, North Carolina's highest civilian honor.[10]
Ingle is Baptist and attends church in Whitsett.[2] He and his wife, Debbie Ingle, have four daughters.[10]
Electoral history
editAfter being appointed to finish Cary Allred's last term, Ingle ran unopposed in the 2010 North Carolina House of Representatives election.[7]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Dan Ingle (incumbent) | 19,301 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 19,301 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
In the 2022 Alamance-Burlington Board of Education election, voters each selected three candidates. Ingle, Charles Parker, and Chuck Marsh won seats on the Board of Education.[12]
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dan Ingle | 33,897 | 24.99% | |
| Charles Parker | 27,263 | 20.10% | |
| Chuck Marsh | 25,839 | 19.05% | |
| Seneca Rogers | 23,295 | 17.17% | |
| Avery Wagoner | 16,738 | 12.34% | |
| Leonard Harrison | 7,856 | 5.79% | |
| Write-in (miscellaneous) | 780 | 0.57% | |
References
edit- ^ "Dan Ingle". Ballotpedia. Archived from the original on November 10, 2022. Retrieved December 7, 2024.
- ^ a b c d e "Meet the Candidates for ABSS School Board". The Alamance News. October 13, 2022. Archived from the original on July 14, 2024. Retrieved December 9, 2024.
- ^ a b c "Ingle begins new era of his public service on school board". Alamance News. December 21, 2022. Archived from the original on April 19, 2024. Retrieved December 7, 2024.
- ^ McCombs, Sean (January 6, 2002). "Search is on for police chiefs". The Burlington Times-News. Retrieved December 9, 2024 – via NewspaperArchive.com.
- ^ a b "Dan Ingle resigns from Alamance County Board of Commissioners". Greensboro News and Record. Burlington Times-News. March 29, 2016. Retrieved December 7, 2024.
- ^ a b "GOP chooses Ingle to fill Allred's seat". WRAL.com. Capitol Broadcasting Company. June 8, 2009. Retrieved December 7, 2024.
- ^ a b Lavender, Chris (January 12, 2013). "Ingle, Bordsen reflect on time in elected office". The Times News. Retrieved December 7, 2024.
- ^ Biesecker, Michael (July 15, 2009). "Racial Justice Act hotly debated". The Charlotte Observer. p. 20. Retrieved December 7, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Ingle begins new era of his public service on school board". The Alamance News. December 21, 2022. Retrieved December 9, 2024.
- ^ a b c "Former state rep., commissioner Dan Ingle to run for school board". The Alamance News. February 24, 2022. Archived from the original on April 20, 2024. Retrieved December 9, 2024.
- ^ "11/02/2010 OFFICIAL GENERAL ELECTION RESULTS - STATEWIDE". North Carolina State Board of Elections. Retrieved December 7, 2024.
- ^ a b "11/08/2022 OFFICIAL GENERAL ELECTION RESULTS - ALAMANCE". North Carolina State Board of Elections. Retrieved December 9, 2024.