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Norman Sanderson
| Norman Sanderson | ||
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| North Carolina State Senate District 2 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2013- Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 1, 2013 | ||
| Years in position | 0 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $13,951/year | |
| Per diem | $104/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 2010 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Prior offices | ||
| North Carolina House of Representatives District 3 | ||
| 2011-2013 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Logos University, 2002 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | 07/07/1951 | |
| Place of birth | Lumberton, NC | |
| Profession | Child Care Owner | |
| Religion | Christian | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Sanderson has worked as a Sheriff's Deputy and a real estate business owner. He has been a small business owner for over twenty years, and currently owns Kids Heaven School Age Care Center. In his political career he has been active in local politics and served as the chairman of the Pamlico County Republican Party as well as member of the Pamlico County, Havelock and Greater New Bern Chambers of Commerce.
He holds a B.A. in Christian Education from Logos University. He and his wife a son, a daughter, and three grandchildren.[1]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Sanderson served on the following committees:
| North Carolina Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations on General Government and Information Technology | ||||
| • Commerce | ||||
| • Finance | ||||
| • Insurance | ||||
| • Judiciary I | ||||
| • Program Evaluation | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Sanderson served on the following committees:
| North Carolina Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture | ||||
| • Appropriations | ||||
| • Commerce and Job Development | ||||
| • Commerce and Job Development | ||||
| • Environment | ||||
| • Homeland Security, Military, and Veterans Affairs | ||||
Elections
2012
Sanderson ran in the 2012 election for North Carolina State Senate District 2. The incumbent, Jean Preston (R), did not seek re-election. Sanderson defeated Ken Jones and Randy Ramsey in the May 8 GOP primary. He defeated Greg Muse (D) in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[2][3]
| North Carolina State Senate, District 2, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Norman Sanderson |
63.1% | 53,873 | |
| Democratic | Greg Muse | 36.9% | 31,479 | |
| Total Votes | 85,352 | |||
| North Carolina State Senate District 2 Republican Primary, 2012 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|
Norman Sanderson |
51.9% | 11,057 |
| Randy Ramsey | 32% | 6,819 |
| Ken Jones | 16.2% | 3,446 |
| Total Votes | 21,322 | |
2010
On November 2, 2010 Sanderson won election to the North Carolina House of Representatives, defeating Alice Underhill (D) and Herbert Sobel (L).[4]
| North Carolina House of Representatives, General Election Results, District 3 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Norman Sanderson (R)
|
14,620 | 63.69% | ||
| Alice Underhill (D) | 7,859 | 34.24% | ||
| Herb Sobel (L) | 47 | 2.08% | ||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Sanderson raised a total of $109,541 in campaign contributions.[5]
His five largest campaign contributors in 2010 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| North Carolina Republican Party | $15,613 |
| Danny McComas Campaign | $4,000 |
| Stam for House | $4,000 |
| Mele, Christine | $4,000 |
| Cmte to Elect Thomas Tillis | $4,000 |
Personal
Sanderson and his wife Linda have two children.
Recent news
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Norman Sanderson News Feed
- New and increased ferry tolls delayed ? for now - New Bern Sun Journal
- Public notice bill passes Senate - New Bern Sun Journal
- Windmill bill passes NC House, moves to Senate - Havelock News
- University of Massachusetts Lowell Class of 2013 - The Sun
- Legislators hear from opponents of ferry tolls in Pamlico - New Bern Sun Journal
- State legislators to attend ferry meeting in Oriental - Havelock News
- 'Peter Pan & Wendy,' live music, running and lacrosse - CorneliusNews.net
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External links
- Official campaign website
- House website
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2010
- Norman Sanderson on Facebook
- North Carolina State Board of Elections, Official Primary Election Results
References
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Alice Underhill |
North Carolina House - District 3 2011–present |
Succeeded by Michael Speciale (R) |
| Preceded by Jean Preston (R) |
North Carolina State Senate - District 2 2013–present |
Succeeded by NA |
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