Howard Lassiter Penny Jr. (born August 5, 1947) is an American politician who is a Republican member of the North Carolina House of Representatives. He represents the 53rd district, which includes Harnett County, North Carolina and he took the oath of office on September 17, 2020.[1] He is a retired businessman in the agriculture industry and served on the Harnett County Commission.[2][3][4]
Howard Penny Jr. | |
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| Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives from the 53rd district | |
| Assumed office September 17, 2020 | |
| Preceded by | David Lewis |
| Member of the Harnett County Board of Commissioners from the 3rd District | |
| In office 2016–2020 | |
| Preceded by | Jim Burgin |
| Succeeded by | W. Brooks Matthews |
| Member of the Harnett County Board of Education from the 3rd District | |
| In office 2014–2016 | |
| Preceded by | Chuck Levorse |
| Succeeded by | Jason Lemons |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Howard Lassiter Penny Jr. August 5, 1947 Harnett County, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence | Coats, North Carolina |
| Profession | businessman |
Electoral history
edit2020
edit| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | W. Brooks Matthews | 1,217 | 50.29% | |
| Republican | Howard Penny Jr. (incumbent) | 1,203 | 49.71% | |
| Total votes | 2,420 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Howard Penny Jr. (incumbent) | 26,228 | 60.97% | |
| Democratic | Sally Weeks Benson | 15,129 | 35.17% | |
| Libertarian | Zach Berly | 1,658 | 3.85% | |
| Total votes | 43,015 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2016
edit| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Howard Penny Jr. | 1,560 | 59.93% | |
| Republican | Michael R. Jackson | 1,043 | 40.07% | |
| Total votes | 2,603 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Howard Penny Jr. | 6,627 | 74.17% | |
| Democratic | Monica DeAngelis | 2,308 | 25.83% | |
| Total votes | 8,935 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2014
edit| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Howard Penny Jr. | 463 | 52.61% | |
| Republican | Chuck Levorse (incumbent) | 417 | 47.39% | |
| Total votes | 880 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Howard Penny Jr. | 2,941 | 57.51% | |
| Democratic | Doug Turner | 2,173 | 42.49% | |
| Total votes | 3,154 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2012
edit| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jim Burgin (incumbent) | 1,278 | 54.04% | |
| Republican | Howard Penny Jr. | 1,087 | 45.96% | |
| Total votes | 2,365 | 100% | ||
Committee assignments
edit2021-2022 session
edit- Appropriations
- Appropriations - General Government
- Agriculture
- State Personnel (Vice Chair)
- Wildlife Resources
References
edit- ^ "Penny Takes Oath of Office After 17-Day Wait". 19 September 2020.
- ^ "For Immediate Release: Howard Penny Chosen by Harnett County GOP Leaders to be Added to November Ballot for House District 53 - North Carolina House Republican Caucus". 5 August 2020.
- ^ "Representative Howard Penny, Jr. - Biography - North Carolina General Assembly".
- ^ "Penny claims District 53 House seat".
- ^ https://er.ncsbe.gov/?election_dt=03/03/2020&county_id=43&office=LOC&contest=5 North Carolina State Board of Elections.
- ^ https://er.ncsbe.gov/?election_dt=11/03/2020&county_id=0&office=NCH&contest=1222 North Carolina State Board of Elections.
- ^ https://er.ncsbe.gov/?election_dt=03/15/2016&county_id=43&office=LOC&contest=3 North Carolina State Board of Elections.
- ^ https://er.ncsbe.gov/?election_dt=11/08/2016&county_id=43&office=LOC&contest=1 North Carolina State Board of Elections.
- ^ https://er.ncsbe.gov/?election_dt=05/06/2014&county_id=43&office=LOC&contest=430017 North Carolina State Board of Elections.
- ^ https://er.ncsbe.gov/?election_dt=11/04/2014&county_id=43&office=LOC&contest=43000006 North Carolina State Board of Elections.
- ^ https://er.ncsbe.gov/?election_dt=05/08/2012&county_id=43&office=LOC&contest=133 North Carolina State Board of Elections.
- ^ "Howard Penny Jr". Retrieved 2022-01-21.