Mark Kelly Hilton was a Republican member of the North Carolina General Assembly representing the state's ninety-sixth House district, including constituents in Catawba county. A police officer from Conover, North Carolina, Hilton served six terms in the state House.[7]

Mark Hilton
Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives
In office
January 24, 2001[1] – January 9, 2013[2]
Preceded byCherie Berry[3]
Succeeded byAndy Wells
Constituency45th District (2001-2003)
88th District[4] (2003-2005)
96th District[5] (2005-2013)
Personal details
Born (1966-04-18) April 18, 1966 (age 58)[6]
Valdese, North Carolina[6]
Political partyRepublican
SpouseAllison Towe Hilton
Children3
ResidenceConover, North Carolina[7]
Alma materSaint Stephens High School,[6] Western Piedmont Community College
OccupationNC Alcohol Beverage Control and a reserve officer for the Town of Catawba [7]
ProfessionPolice Officer
NC General Assembly 2012 ProfileProject Vote Smart

A Catawba County native he began work with the NC Alcohol Beverage Commission as a Permit Compliance Officer in August 2013.

Electoral history

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2010

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North Carolina House of Representatives 96th district general election, 2010[8]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Mark Hilton (incumbent) 12,193 66.70%
Democratic Gary Lafone 6,087 33.30%
Total votes 18,280 100%
Republican hold

2008

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North Carolina House of Representatives 96th district general election, 2008[9]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Mark Hilton (incumbent) 20,810 84.81%
Libertarian Lawrence G. Hollar 3,727 15.19%
Total votes 24,537 100%
Republican hold

2006

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North Carolina House of Representatives 96th district general election, 2006[10]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Mark Hilton (incumbent) 10,575 100%
Total votes 10,575 100%
Republican hold

2004

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North Carolina House of Representatives 96th district general election, 2004[11]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Mark Hilton (incumbent) 19,466 100%
Total votes 19,466 100%
Republican hold

2002

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North Carolina House of Representatives 88th district Republican primary election, 2002[12]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Mark Hilton (incumbent) 2,795 57.70%
Republican T. Hamilton Ward 2,049 42.30%
Total votes 4,844 100%
North Carolina House of Representatives 88th district general election, 2002[13]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Mark Hilton (incumbent) 12,549 100%
Total votes 12,549 100%
Republican hold

2000

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North Carolina House of Representatives 45th district Republican primary election, 2000[14]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Joe Kiser (incumbent) 4,467 41.42%
Republican Mark Hilton 3,597 33.35%
Republican Ray Hoyle 2,722 25.24%
Total votes 10,786 100%
North Carolina House of Representatives 45th district general election, 2000[15]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Joe Kiser (incumbent) 30,639 32.75%
Republican Mark Hilton 29,812 31.87%
Democratic David Clark Jr. 19,419 20.76%
Democratic Columbus J. Turner 13,679 14.62%
Total votes 93,549 100%
Republican hold
Republican hold

References

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  1. ^ "North Carolina State House of Representatives 2001-2002". Retrieved April 2, 2021.
  2. ^ "North Carolina State House of Representatives 2013-2014". Retrieved April 2, 2021.
  3. ^ NC Board of Elections: 1998 General Election Results[permanent dead link]
  4. ^ "North Carolina State House of Representatives 2003-2004". Retrieved April 2, 2021.
  5. ^ "North Carolina State House of Representatives 2005-2006". Retrieved April 2, 2021.
  6. ^ a b c Project Vote Smart
  7. ^ a b c "NC General Assembly 2012 Profile". Archived from the original on January 17, 2009. Retrieved January 23, 2009.
  8. ^ [1] North Carolina State Board of Elections.
  9. ^ [2] North Carolina State Board of Elections.
  10. ^ [3] North Carolina State Board of Elections.
  11. ^ [4] North Carolina State Board of Elections.
  12. ^ [5] North Carolina State Board of Elections.
  13. ^ [6] North Carolina State Board of Elections.
  14. ^ "NC State House 045 - R Primary". Our Campaigns. Retrieved September 23, 2022.
  15. ^ "NC State House 045". Our Campaigns. Retrieved September 23, 2022.
North Carolina House of Representatives
Preceded by Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives
from the 45th District

2001–2003
Served alongside: Joe Kiser
Succeeded by
Preceded by Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives
from the 88th District

2003–2005
Succeeded by
Preceded by Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives
from the 96th District

2005–2013
Succeeded by