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Larry Shaw
| Larry Shaw | |
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| North Carolina State Senate District 21 | |
| Former senator | |
| Term in office began 1997 | |
| Term in office ended 2011 | |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Profession | Business Owner |
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Shaw served in the North Carolina State House of Representatives from 1994 to 1997. He joined the North Carolina State Senate in 1997 and served in that position until 2011, representing the 21st district.
Background
Shaw earned his BS in Health and Recreation from Alabama State University in 1972. He then received his MA in Administration Supervision for Alabama State University in 1973.
Shaw was a Coach for Alabama State University from 1972 to 1973. He was also a Coach/Teacher for the Texas Public School System from 1974 to 1975. He was the Co-Founder of North South Meatpackers and worked there from 1988 to 1993. He has been CEO/Contractor for Shaw Food Services since 1974.
Committee assignments
While a member of the North Carolina State Senate, Shaw served on the following committees:
- Appropriations/Base Budget Committee, North Carolina State Senate
- Commerce Committee, North Carolina State Senate
- Finance Committee, North Carolina State Senate
- Mental Health & Youth Services Committee, North Carolina State Senate
- Transportation Committee, North Carolina State Senate
Elections
2012
Shaw ran in the Democratic primary on May 8 by Billy R. King, Eronomy Smith, Allen Thomas, Jr., Curtis Worthy, and Robert B. Clark III. He was eliminated in the Democratic primary on May 8. [1][2]
| North Carolina State Senate District 21 Democratic Primary Democratic Primary, 2012 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Billy R. King (advanced to runoff) |
24.5% | 4,353 |
| Robert B. Clark III (advanced to runoff) |
19.8% | 3,525 |
| Larry Shaw | 19.8% | 3,523 |
| Curtis Worthy | 19% | 3,385 |
| Allen Thomas, Jr. | 14% | 2,489 |
| Eronomy Smith | 2.9% | 523 |
| Total Votes | 17,798 | |
2010
Shaw did not seek re-election in 2010.
2008
On November 4, 2008, Shaw won re-election to the 21st district in the North Carolina State Senate. Shaw had no challenger. [3]
Campaign donors
2008
In 2008, Shaw collected $10,475 in donations.[4]
His five largest contributors in 2008 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Larry Shaw | $2,500 |
| Isam Zaiem | $1,100 |
| Mohammed Shareef | $1,000 |
| Mahmoud Houmsse | $1,000 |
| Wachovia Bank | $1,000 |
Personal
Shaw and his wife Evelyn have two children.
External links
- Official North Carolina State Senate website
- Project Vote Smart biographical profile
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998, 1996
- Senator Shaw's State Surge
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Succeeded by Eric Mansfield (D) |
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