Debbie Ann Clary (born August 29, 1959 in Shelby, North Carolina)[1] is a Republican member of the North Carolina General Assembly representing the state's 46th Senate district, including constituents in Rutherford and Cleveland counties.[2] She previously served in the state House serving the 110th district.[3]
Debbie Clary | |
|---|---|
| Member of the North Carolina Senate from the 46th district | |
| In office January 1, 2009 – January 10, 2012 | |
| Preceded by | Walter Dalton |
| Succeeded by | Wes Westmoreland |
| Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives | |
| In office January 1, 1995 – January 1, 2009 | |
| Preceded by | Edith Ledford Lutz |
| Succeeded by | Pearl Burris-Floyd |
| Constituency | 48th District (1995-2003) 110th District (2003-2009) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 29, 1959 Shelby, North Carolina |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence | Cherryville, North Carolina |
| Alma mater | Gardner-Webb University |
| Occupation | marketing professional |
Clary is a marketing professional from Cherryville, North Carolina. In 2008, Clary retired her house seat to run for N.C. Senate District 46. On November 4, 2008, Clary defeated former Rutherford County Clerk of Court Keith H. Melton to win the seat.
In June 2011, Clary announced that she would be retiring from the State Senate.[4] Her resignation became effective January 10, 2012.[5]
Electoral history
edit2010
edit| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Debbie Clary (incumbent) | 32,007 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 32,007 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2008
edit| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Debbie Clary | 36,059 | 50.50% | |
| Democratic | Keith H. Melton | 35,338 | 49.50% | |
| Total votes | 71,397 | 100% | ||
| Republican gain from Democratic | ||||
2006
edit| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Debbie Clary (incumbent) | 8,888 | 62.19% | |
| Democratic | Jim Long | 5,404 | 37.81% | |
| Total votes | 14,294 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2004
edit| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Debbie Clary (incumbent) | 1,366 | 63.80% | |
| Republican | Floyd Wright | 775 | 36.20% | |
| Total votes | 2,141 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Debbie Clary (incumbent) | 14,690 | 63.49% | |
| Democratic | Jim Long | 8,448 | 36.51% | |
| Total votes | 23,138 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2002
edit| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Debbie Clary (incumbent) | 1,929 | 68.45% | |
| Republican | Joe D. Carpenter | 889 | 31.55% | |
| Total votes | 2,818 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Debbie Clary (incumbent) | 11,402 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 11,402 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2000
edit| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Debbie Clary (incumbent) | 35,545 | 19.71% | |
| Democratic | Andy Dedmon (incumbent) | 32,641 | 18.10% | |
| Republican | John Weatherly | 31,200 | 17.30% | |
| Democratic | Jim Horn (incumbent) | 28,952 | 16.06% | |
| Republican | Dennis H. Davis | 27,563 | 15.29% | |
| Democratic | Connie Goforth-Greene | 24,420 | 13.54% | |
| Total votes | 180,321 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
| Democratic hold | ||||
| Republican gain from Democratic | ||||
References
edit- ^ "Debbie Clary". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved 4 January 2012.
- ^ "Senator Debbie A. Clary (Rep)". NCGA. Archived from the original on 26 January 2011. Retrieved 19 February 2011.
- ^ "North Carolina manual [serial]".
- ^ Friedman, Corey (3 January 2012). "Date set to choose Cleveland County's next senator". Shelby Star. Archived from the original on 1 June 2012. Retrieved 4 January 2012.
- ^ Catlett, Cacky. "NC Senator's replacement will only serve one year". WWAY. Archived from the original on 2015-06-18.
- ^ [1] North Carolina State Board of Elections.
- ^ [2] North Carolina State Board of Elections.
- ^ [3] North Carolina State Board of Elections.
- ^ [4] North Carolina State Board of Elections.
- ^ [5] North Carolina State Board of Elections.
- ^ [6] North Carolina State Board of Elections.
- ^ [7] North Carolina State Board of Elections.
- ^ "NC State House 048". Our Campaigns. Retrieved August 17, 2022.
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