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Dan Clodfelter
| Dan Clodfelter | ||
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| North Carolina State Senate District 37 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1999 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 1, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 14 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $13,951/year | |
| Per diem | $104/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | November 3, 1998 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Member, Charlotte City Council | ||
| 1987 – 1993 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Davidson College | |
| J.D. | Yale University (1972) | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Clodfelter was a member of the Charlotte City Council from 1987 to 1993. He joined the North Carolina State Senate in 1999. He has served in that position since, representing the 37th district.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Clodfelter served on the following committees:
| North Carolina Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture/Environment/Natural Resources | ||||
| • Appropriations on Justice and Public Safety | ||||
| • Finance | ||||
| • Judiciary I | ||||
| • Program Evaluation | ||||
| • Ways & Means | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Clodfelter served on these committees:
| North Carolina Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture/Environment/Natural Resources | ||||
| • Commerce | ||||
| • Finance | ||||
| • Judiciary I | ||||
| • Program Evaluation | ||||
| • Ways & Means | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Clodfelter served on these committees:
| North Carolina Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture/Environment/Natural Resources | ||||
| • Appropriations/Base Budget | ||||
| • Finance | ||||
| • Judiciary I | ||||
| • Pensions & Retirement & Aging | ||||
| • Rules and Operations of the Senate | ||||
Elections
2012
Clodfelter ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on May 8 and defeated Michael Alan Vadini (R) in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[1]
| North Carolina State Senate, District 37, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Dan Clodfelter Incumbent |
67% | 51,376 | |
| Republican | Michael Alan Vadini | 33% | 25,325 | |
| Total Votes | 76,701 | |||
2010
Clodfelter won re-election to the North Carolina State Senate District 37, defeating Colvin Edwards (R).[2]
| North Carolina Senate, General Election Results, District 37 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Daniel G. Clodfelter (D)
|
24,956 | 61.45% | ||
| Colvin Edwards (R) | 15,656 | 38.55% | ||
Clodfelter was not opposed in the primary election on May 4, 2010.[3]
2008
On November 4, 2008, Clodfelter was elected to the 37th District Seat in the North Carolina State Senate, besting Vince Coscia (R) and Rusty Sheridan (L). [4] Clodfelter raised $139,520 for his campaign, while Coscia and Sheridan did not raise any money. [5]
| North Carolina Senate, District 37 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Daniel G. Clodfelter (D)
|
48,608 | |||
| Vince Coscia (R) | 20,315 | |||
| Rusty Sheridan (L) | 2,733 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Clodfelter collected $175,338 in donations.[6]
| North Carolina House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Dan Clodfelter's campaign in 2010 | |
| Duke Energy | $8,000 |
| North Carolina Medical Society | $8,000 |
| Progress Energy | $8,000 |
| Southeast Anesthesiology Consultants | $8,000 |
| Bank Of America | $7,000 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $175,338 |
2008
In 2008, Clodfelter collected $139,520 in donations.[7]
His five largest contributors in 2008 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Bank of America | $8,000 |
| Duke Energy | $8,000 |
| Progress Energy | $8,000 |
| Southeast Anesthesiology Consultants | $6,000 |
| Wachovia Bank | $6,000 |
Personal
Clodfelter attended Oxford University. He then earned his BA from Davidson College. He later earned his Law Degree from Yale University in 1972.
Clodfelter is currently an attorney for Moore and Van Allen.
Recent news
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Dan Clodfelter News Feed
- NC Senate fails to vote on midwife bill - Asheville Citizen-Times
- 9 Investigates : Needed changed in NC Ethics Commission operations - WSOC Charlotte
- A 278-year-old error over the NC?SC border is riling residents - The Independent Weekly
- Get those state tax returns in early - WRAL.com
- Consumer loan changes get initial OK in NC Senate - MSN Money
- Fireworks Continue As CLT Regional Authority Bill Moves Forward - Carolina Journal
- Legislative roll call: How Hickory-area legislators voted in the General ... - Hickory Daily Record
- On NC state sales tax, some get a special deal - News & Observer
- Charlotte officials push for delay in authority legislation - Charlotte Observer
- New roles for Foxx , Watt test Charlotte's leadership bench - Charlotte Observer
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External links
- Official North Carolina State Senate website
- Project Vote Smart profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998
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