James Perry (born c. 1972) is a Republican politician who was a member of the North Carolina State Senate, representing the 7th district.[2] He was appointed to the state Senate on January 31, 2019 by Governor Roy Cooper, to replace Louis Pate, who resigned for health reasons.[3] He was chosen as Majority Whip for the 2021-2022 Biennium.[4] Perry was challenged in the 2020 Republican Primary. He won the primary with 66% of the vote and won 86% of the vote in his home county of Lenoir. At the general election he defeated his opponent by 11 points.[citation needed]
Senator Jim Perry | |
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| Member of the North Carolina Senate | |
| In office January 31, 2019 – July 2, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Louis Pate |
| Constituency | 7th District (2019–2023) 2nd District (2023–Present) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1971 or 1972 (age 52–53) Lenoir County, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Rebecca Perry |
| Residence | Kinston, North Carolina[1] |
| Alma mater | North Carolina State University University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill |
| Occupation | Businessman / Private Investor |
Perry announced he would not run for re-election in December of 2023,[5] citing health and inability to offer to time commitment another term would require. He cited similar reasons when he resigned on July 2, 2024.[6] County level GOP leaders will appoint someone to fill his vacancy through the remainder of his term.
- Perry served as co-chairmen of the powerful Senate finance committee, as well as serving as a majority Whip. He also variously served on Health Care, Appropriations on Health and Human Services, Commerce and Insurance, Pensions and Retirement and Aging, and State and Local Government Committees.[citation needed] Additionally, Perry served on the Child Fatality Task Force.[7] In 2023, Perry sponsored a notable bill to loosen gun restrictions in the state. SB41 removed the requirement for pistol permits, and in limited cases allow concealed carry at religious institutions located on school property.[8]
Electoral history
edit2022
edit| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jim Perry (incumbent) | 53,067 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 53,067 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2020
edit| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jim Perry (incumbent) | 45,364 | 55.25% | |
| Democratic | Donna Lake | 36,737 | 44.75% | |
| Total votes | 82,101 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
References
edit- ^ "Retired businessman Perry picked to join N Carolina Senate | the State". Archived from the original on 2019-02-12. Retrieved 2019-02-12.
- ^ "GOP picks Perry for senate vacancy". News Argus.
- ^ Miles, Layton (9 February 2019). "Sen. Perry takes oath of office". The Free Press. Retrieved 2022-01-02.
- ^ "Senator Perry elected to leadership position". The Free Press. December 2020. Retrieved 2022-01-02.
- ^ "Senator Jim Perry will not seek re-election". Neuse News. 2023-12-16. Retrieved 2024-07-03.
- ^ WRAL (2024-07-02). "NC Sen. Jim Perry resigns. Kinston Republican served in leadership positions". WRAL.com. Retrieved 2024-07-03.
- ^ "Child Fatality Task Force".
- ^ Perry, Jim; Daniel, Warren; Britt, Danny (March 29, 2023). "SENATE BILL 41 RATIFIED BILL" (PDF).
- ^ [1] North Carolina State Board of Elections.
- ^ [2] North Carolina State Board Of Elections.
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