Don East
| Don East | ||
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| North Carolina State Senate District 30 | ||
| Former member | ||
| In office | ||
| 1995 - 2000, 2005 - 2012 | ||
| Party | Republican | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| First elected | November 2, 2004 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Commissioner, Surry County | ||
| 1984 – 1992 | ||
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | December 26, 1944 | |
| Place of birth | Surry County, North Carolina | |
| Religion | Protestant | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Personal website | ||
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East was Commissioner of Surry County from 1984 to 1992. He previously served in the North Carolina State Senate from 1995 to 2000; he was a candidate for the District 30 seat in 2002.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, East served on these committees:
- Agriculture/Environment/Natural Resources
- Appropriations/Base Budget
- Insurance Committee
- Judiciary II
- Program Evaluation
- State and Local Government
- Transportation
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, East served on these committees:
- Appropriations/Base Budget Committee, North Carolina State Senate
- Finance Committee, North Carolina State Senate
- Pensions & Retirement & Aging Committee, North Carolina State Senate
- State and Local Government Committee, North Carolina State Senate
- Transportation Committee, North Carolina State Senate
Elections
2012
East ran unopposed in the Republican primary on May 8. He would have faced Ric Marshall (D) in the November 6, 2012 general election, but passed away in late October.[2]
| North Carolina State Senate, District 30, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Don East Incumbent |
64.3% | 49,417 | |
| Democratic | Ric Marshall | 35.7% | 27,416 | |
| Total Votes | 76,833 | |||
2010
East won re-election to the North Carolina State Senate District 30, defeating Richard Marshall (D) in the November 2 general election.
| North Carolina Senate, General Election Results, District 30 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Don East (R)
|
32,422 | 67.83% | ||
| Richard Marshall (D) | 15,376 | 32.17% | ||
East defeated primary challenger Paul M. Johnson on May 4, 2010.[3]
2008
On November 4, 2008, East won re-election to the 30th district in the North Carolina State Senate. East had no challenger. [4]
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, East collected $49,461 in donations.[5]
| North Carolina House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Don East's campaign in 2010 | |
| Don East | $100,000 |
| Don W East | $50,000 |
| North Carolina Association Of Realtors | $3,000 |
| Surry County Republican Party | $2,500 |
| North Carolina Association Of Electric Cooperatives | $2,150 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $49,461 |
2008
In 2008, East collected $13,150 in donations.[6]
His five largest contributors in 2008 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| North Carolina Home Builders Association | $1,000 |
| Duke Energy | $1,000 |
| Progress Energy | $1,000 |
| North Carolina Association of Realtors | $1,000 |
| Mark Craig | $1,000 |
Personal
East received his High School Diploma in 1962. He then attended Law Enforcement/Criminal Justice at Forsyth Technical Community College in 1964.
East was a retired Police Officer and small farm owner.
East is survived by his wife Connie and one child.
Recent news
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Don East News Feed
- Obama Approval Remains Steady: Poll - Huffington Post - Huffington Post
- Jonny Dymond BBC News, Moore - BBC News
- Letter: Stop wasting money in Obamacare fight - The Advocate
- Billionaires Unchained: America is a Democracy of the Wealthy - Center for Research on Globalization
- The School Board has its work cut out for it - Beaufort Observer - Beaufort Observer
- Immigration Fund hires Holland & Knight - Fight for Natural Resources slot ... - Politico (blog)
- Haslam Cautions Fellow Republicans at Lincoln Day Dinner - Memphis Flyer
- Charlotte looks to airport rail yard as engine for growth - Charlotte Observer
- Obama exhorts good deeds by Morehouse graduates - WNCT
- Democrats' Senate Campaigns Marked By Internal Wrangling - Huffington Post - Huffington Post
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External links
- Project Vote Smart biographical profile
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 1998, 1996
- Senator East State Surge
- Senator East's facebook
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Succeeded by Shirley Randleman (R) |
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