David Rouzer
| David Rouzer | ||
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| North Carolina State Senate District 12 | ||
| Former member | ||
| In office | ||
| 2009 - 2013 | ||
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $13,951/year | |
| Per diem | $104/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | November 4, 2008 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | North Carolina State University (1994) | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | February 16, 1972 | |
| Place of birth | Landstuhl, Germany | |
| Profession | Business owner | |
| Websites | ||
| Personal website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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In 2012, Rouzer ran for election to the 7th congressional district of North Carolina. Rouzer defeated Ilario Pantano and Randolph Wilson Crow in the Republican primary on May 8, 2012.[2] He lost to incumbent Mike McIntyre (D) in a race that was too close to call for more than one week after the November 6, 2012 general election.[3] On November 20, 2012, Rouzer requested a recount in his race with McIntyre, which was the "closest Congressional race in the country.[4]
Rouzer is a Former Senior Policy Advisor for both Senator Jesse Helms and Senator Elizabeth Dole. He was also a candidate for North Carolina Commissioner of Agriculture in 2000.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Rouzer served on these committees:
- Agriculture/Environment/Natural Resources
- Appropriations/Base Budget
- Finance
- Health Care
- Insurance Committee
- Judiciary I
- Program Evaluation
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Rouzer served on these committees:
- Agriculture/Environment/Natural Resources Committee, North Carolina State Senate
- Appropriations/Base Budget Committee, North Carolina State Senate
- Finance Committee, North Carolina State Senate
- Health Care Committee, North Carolina State Senate
- Judiciary I Committee, North Carolina State Senate
Elections
2014
Rouzer is running for election to the U.S. House in 2014. The race is expected to be a rematch between Rouzer and incumbent Mike McIntyre (D).[1]
Race background
Incumbent Mike McIntyre (D), is one of seven early targets listed by the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) in the 2014 congressional elections.[5] The seven targets align perfectly with the seven most Republican districts currently held by Democrats, according to FairVote's partisanship index. McIntyre's district ranks as the most Republican (38% D).[6]
McIntyre is a member of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee's Frontline Program. The program is designed to help protect vulnerable Democratic incumbents heading into the 2014 election.[7]
Republican David Rouzer -- who narrowly lost to McIntyre in 2012 -- will once again run for election to the seat, paving the way for a possible rematch.[8]
2012
Rouzer did not run for re-election to the North Carolina State Senate. Instead, he ran in the 2012 election for the U.S. House, representing North Carolina's 7th District. Rouzer won the nomination on the Republican ticket. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run was February 29, 2012. Rouzer defeated Ilario Pantano and Timothy Alan Wilkes in the May 8, 2012 Republican primary.[2] Rouzer lost to incumbent Mike McIntyre (D) in the general election.
The Washington Post listed the House of Representatives elections in North Carolina in 2012 as one of the states that could have determined whether Democrats retook the House or Republicans held their majority in 2013.[9] North Carolina was rated 8th on the list.[9][10]
| U.S. House, North Carolina, District 7 General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democrat |  Mike McIntyre Incumbent |
50.1% | 168,695 | |
| Republican | David Rouzer | 49.9% | 168,041 | |
| Total Votes | 336,736 | |||
| Source: North Carolina State Board of Elections "Official Election Results, 2012 General Election" | ||||
| North Carolina's 7th Congressional District Republican Primary, 2012 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|
David Rouzer |
48.5% | 34,647 |
| Ilario Gregory Pantano | 44.5% | 31,752 |
| Randy Crow | 7% | 5,012 |
| Total Votes | 71,411 | |
2010
Rouzer won re-election to the North Carolina State Senate District 12, defeating Jody McCleod (D).[11]
| North Carolina Senate, General Election Results, District 12 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| David Rouzer (R)
|
40,242 | 69.66% | ||
| Jody McCleod (D) | 17,525 | 30.34% | ||
Rouzer was not opposed in the Republican primary election on May 4, 2010.[12]
2008
On November 4, 2008, Rouzer was elected to the 12th District Seat in the North Carolina State Senate, besting Kay Carroll (D). [13] Rouzer raised $371,908 for his campaign, while Carroll raised $204,360. [14]
| North Carolina Senate, District 2 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| David Rouzer (R)
|
40,971 | |||
| Kay Carroll (D) | 44,261 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
As of April 18, 2012, Rouzer had raised $422,702 during the 2012 cycle and spent $334,305, leaving him with $88,397 cash on hand. Of that, 84 percent came from individual contributions, 12 percent from PAC contributions and 4 percent from candidate self-financing.[15]
Candidates for Congress were required to file up to seven main reports with the Federal Election Commission during the 2012 elections season. Below are Rouzer's reports.[16]
| David Rouzer (2012) Campaign Finance Reports | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Report | Date Filed | Beginning Balance | Total Contributions for Reporting Period | Expenditures | Cash on Hand | ||||
| April Quarterly[17] | April 15, 2012 | $279,195.41 | $244,130.79 | $(433,090.47) | $90,235.73 | ||||
| July Quarterly[18] | July 15, 2012 | $88,397.41 | $272,779.04 | $(189,568.02) | $171,608.43 | ||||
| Running totals | |||||||||
| $516,909.83 | $(622,658.49) | ||||||||
2010
In 2010, Rouzer collected $180,117 in donations.[19]
| North Carolina House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to David Rouzer's campaign in 2010 | |
| North Carolina Farm Bureau | $8,000 |
| Dale Bone | $8,000 |
| Branch Banking & Trust Corp | $4,000 |
| Bank Of America | $4,000 |
| John Deere & Co | $4,000 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $180,117 |
2008
In 2008, Rouzer collected $371,908 in donations.[20]
His five largest contributors in 2008 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| David Rouzer | $111,581 |
| North Carolina Republican Party | $34,312 |
| North Carolina Farm Bureau | $8,000 |
| Franky Wiggins | $7,000 |
| Genia Tyson | $6,000 |
Personal
Rouzer earned his BA in Agricultural Business Management/Agricultural Economics/Chemistry from North Carolina State University in 1994.
Rouzer is a former employee of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at North Carolina State University. He has also worked as an Associate Administrator/Rural Administrator for the United States Department of Agriculture. He is currently the owner of The Rouzer Company.
External links
- Senator Rouzer's campaign
- Project Vote Smart biographical profile
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2000
- Senator Rouzer's facebook
- Rouzer's State Surge
- Senator Rouzer's LinkedIn
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Raleigh News & Observer "Rouzer to run again for Congres," March 30, 2013
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 North Carolina State Board of Elections "Primary Election Results" Accessed May 9, 2012.
- ↑ Raleigh News & Observer "McIntyre declares victory as final votes counted," November 16, 2012
- ↑ Roll Call "North Carolina: Rouzer Calls for Recount in Race Against McIntyre," November 20, 2012
- ↑ The Hill, "NRCC, promising to 'stay on offense,' targets seven Dems," January 16, 2013
- ↑ FairVote "NRCC Targets Foreshadow Power of Partisanship in 2014 Elections," January 18, 2013
- ↑ Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, "DCCC Chairman Steve Israel Announces 2013-2014 Frontline Members," March 5, 2013
- ↑ Raleigh News & Observer "Rouzer to run again for Congres," March 30, 2013
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 Washington Post "The 10 states that will determine control of the House in 2012" Accessed April 25, 2012
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections "2012 Primary Results"
- ↑ General Election Results
- ↑ 2010 North Carolina Primary Election Results
- ↑ 2008 election results, North Carolina Senate
- ↑ North Carolina Senate spending, 2008
- ↑ opensecrets.org Accessed May 5, 2012
- ↑ Federal Election Commission "David Rouzer's Summary Report," Accessed August 19, 2012
- ↑ Federal Election Commission "David Rouzer April Quarterly," Accessed August 19, 2012
- ↑ Federal Election Commission "David Rouzer July Quarterly," Accessed August 19, 2012
- ↑ 2010 contributions
- ↑ 2008 contributions
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