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) | |
| Personal | ||
| Profession | Attorney | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Biography
Clodfelter attended Oxford University and earned his B.A. from Davidson College. He later earned his J.D. from Yale University in 1972. Clodfelter was a member of the Charlotte City Council from 1987 to 1993. He is currently an attorney for Moore and Van Allen.
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 currently resides in Charlotte, North Carolina.
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- NC Senate gives first OK to GOP tax overhaul - News & Observer
- Senate tentatively approves tax reform proposal - WRAL.com
- Tax reform passes initial vote in NC Senate - The Voter Update Magazine
- Far - reaching Senate tax plan closes loopholes , adds sales taxes - Charlotte Observer
- This week in disappointment: taxes, schools and executions - The Independent Weekly
- Nonprofits warily eye tax reform - WRAL.com
- Legal action over airport could have precedent - WCNC
- McCrory prefers more moderate reform plans - WRAL.com
- Taxes and fairness - News & Observer
- Morning Memo: Questions for Thom Tillis, McCrory wades into tax fight - News & 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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