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Charles W. Albertson
| Charles Albertson | |
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| North Carolina State Senate District 10 | |
| Former senator | |
| Term in office began 1993 | |
| Term in office ended 2011 | |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Profession | Professional Musician/Farmer |
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Albertson served in the North Carolina State Representatives from 1989 to 1992. He joined the North Carolina State Senate in 1993 and served in that position until 2011.
Background
Albertson received his diploma from Beulaville High School. He then attended James Sprunt Community College
Albertson is a former Officer of Plant Protection and Quarantine for the United States Department of Agriculture. He also served in the United States Air Force from 1951 to 1952. He is currently a Professional Musician and a Farmer.
Committee assignments
While a member of the North Carolina State Senate, Albertson served on the following committees:
- Agriculture/Environment/Natural Resources Committee, North Carolina State Senate
- Appropriations/Base Budget Committee, North Carolina State Senate
- Finance Committee, North Carolina State Senate
- Judiciary I Committee, North Carolina State Senate
- Pensions & Retirement & Aging Committee, North Carolina State Senate
- Rules and Operations of the Senate Committee, North Carolina State Senate
- State and Local Government Committee, North Carolina State Senate
- Ways & Means Committee, North Carolina State Senate
Issues
Sponsored legisation
In 2009, Albertson proposed to end mandatory annual auto inspections, required in North Carolina since 1966. Although it did not become law, his proposal was identified by the John Locke Foundation as one which would have reduced "cronyism" in North Carolina.[1]
Elections
2010
Albertson did not seek re-election in 2010.
2008
On November 4, 2008, Albertson won re-election to the 10th district in the North Carolina State Senate. Albertson had no challenger. [2]
Campaign donors
2008
In 2008, Albertson collected $82,077 in donations.[3]
His five largest contributors in 2008 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| North Carolina Farm Bureau | $5,000 |
| Citizens for Higher Education | $4,000 |
| North Carolina Medical Society | $2,000 |
| Duke Energy | $1,250 |
| North Carolina Pork Council | $1,250 |
Personal
Albertson and his wife Grace have two children.
External links
- Official North Carolina State Senate website
- Project Vote Smart biographical profile
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998, 1996
- Senator Albertson's State Surge
- Senator Albertson's facebook
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Succeeded by William "Brent" Jackson (R) |
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