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Donald Vaughan
| Donald Vaughan | ||
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| North Carolina State Senate District 27 | ||
| Former member | ||
| In office | ||
| 2009 - 2013 | ||
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $13,951/year | |
| Per diem | $104/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| First elected | November 4, 2008 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Member, Greensboro City Council | ||
| 1991 – 2005 | ||
| Mayor Pro Tempore, City of Greensboro | ||
| 1996 – 2001 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill (1974) | |
| Master's | American University (1976) | |
| J.D. | Wake Forest State University (1979) | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | 1952 | |
| Place of birth | Greensboro, North Carolina | |
| Profession | Attorney | |
| Websites | ||
| Personal website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Vaughan is a former Mayor Pro Tempore of the City of Greensboro. He was also a member of the Greensboro City Council from 1991 to 2005.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Vaughan served on these committees:
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Vaughan served on these committees:
- Appropriations/Base Budget Committee, North Carolina State Senate
- Commerce Committee, North Carolina State Senate
- Judiciary II Committee, North Carolina State Senate
- Transportation Committee, North Carolina State Senate
Elections
2010
Vaughan won re-election to the North Carolina State Senate District 27, defeating Jeffery Hyde (R).[1]
| North Carolina Senate, General Election Results, District 27 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Donald Vaughan (D)
|
30,161 | 59.66% | ||
| Jeffery Hyde (R) | 20,398 | 40.34% | ||
Vaughan was not opposed in the primary election on May 4, 2010.[2]
2008
On November 4, 2008, Vaughan was elected to the 27th District Seat in the North Carolina State Senate, besting Joe Wilson (R). [3] Vaughan raised $157,744 for his campaign, while Wilson raised $11,020. [4]
| North Carolina Senate, District 27 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Donald Vaughan (D)
|
59,609 | |||
| Joe Wilson (R) | 27,100 | |||
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Vaughan collected $158,161 in donations.[5]
| North Carolina House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Donald Vaughan's campaign in 2010 | |
| David Stedman | $8,000 |
| North Carolina Senate Democratic Caucus | $7,443 |
| North Carolina Medical Society | $6,000 |
| North Carolina Association Of Realtors | $4,000 |
| Sarah Stedman | $4,000 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $158,161 |
2008
In 2008, Vaughan collected $157,744 in donations.[6]
His five largest contributors in 2008 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| David Stedman | $7,000 |
| North Carolina Advocates for Justice | $5,000 |
| North Carolina Medical Society | $4,000 |
| North Carolina Auto Dealers Association | $4,000 |
| North Carolina Association of Realtors | $4,000 |
Personal
Vaughan earned his BA from the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill. He went on to receive his MPA in Public Administration from American University. He then earned his JD from Wake Forest State University.
Vaughan is a former Legislative Clerk for Senator Robert Morgan. He is an attorney by trade.
External links
- Official campaign website
- Official North Carolina State Senate website
- Project Vote Smart biographical profile
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2008
- Senator Vaughan State Surge
- Senator Vaughan's facebook
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Succeeded by Trudy Wade (R) |
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