Paul Stam
Paul Stam (b. September 5, 1950) is a former Republican member of the North Carolina House of Representatives, representing District 37 from 2003 to 2016.
Stam did not seek re-election to the North Carolina House of Representatives in 2016.
Biography
Stam earned his B.S. from Michigan State University in 1972 and his J.D. from the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill School of Law in 1975. His professional experience includes working as an attorney with Stam, Fordham & Denchi Law Firm from 1976 to 2006. He served as a Corporal in the United States Marine Corps from 1968 to 1970.
Committee assignments
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Stam served on the following committees:
| North Carolina committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Appropriations |
| • Appropriations on Education, Vice Chairman |
| • Children, Youth and Families |
| • Education - K-12 |
| • Elections |
| • Finance |
| • Judiciary II, Vice Chairman |
| • Regulatory Reform |
| • Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House, Vice Chairman |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Stam served on the following committees:
| North Carolina committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Appropriations |
| • Education |
| • Elections |
| • Finance, Vice chair |
| • Judiciary |
| • Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House, Vice chair |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Stam served on the following committees:
| North Carolina committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Appropriations |
| • Education |
| • Elections |
| • Finance |
| • Judiciary |
| • Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Stam served on the following committees:
| North Carolina committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Education |
| • Election Law and Campaign Finance Reform |
| • Finance |
| • Judiciary I |
| • Local Government II |
| • Pender/New Hanover Redistricting |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2016
Elections for the North Carolina House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election was held on March 15, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016.[1] The candidate filing deadline was December 21, 2015.[2] Incumbent Paul Stam (R) did not seek re-election.
Linda Hunt-Williams defeated Randy Barrow and Robert Rose in the North Carolina House of Representatives District 37 general election.[3][4]
| North Carolina House of Representatives, District 37 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Linda Hunt-Williams |
52.29% | 27,448 | |
| Democratic | Randy Barrow | 43.00% | 22,569 | |
| Libertarian | Robert Rose | 4.71% | 2,474 | |
| Total Votes | 52,491 | |||
| Source: North Carolina State Board of Elections | ||||
Jonathan Graham ran unopposed in the North Carolina House of Representatives District 37 Democratic primary.[5][6]
| North Carolina House of Representatives, District 37 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Jonathan Graham (unopposed) | |
Linda Hunt-Williams ran unopposed in the North Carolina House of Representatives District 37 Republican primary.[7][8]
| North Carolina House of Representatives, District 37 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Linda Hunt-Williams (unopposed) | |
Randy Barrow replaced Jonathan Graham on the ballot after the Democratic primary.
2014
Elections for the North Carolina House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on May 6, 2014. The general election took place on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was February 28, 2014. Incumbent Paul Stam was unopposed in the Republican primary and was unchallenged in the general election.[9][10][11][12]
2012
Stam ran for re-election in 2012. He ran unopposed in the May 8, 2012, Republican primary. He defeated Jason Ora Wunsch (D) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[13][14]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Paul Stam Incumbent |
57% | 24,942 | |
| Democratic | Jason Ora Wunsch | 43% | 18,809 | |
| Total Votes | 43,751 | |||
2010
On November 2, 2010, Stam won election to the North Carolina House of Representatives. He had no primary opposition but was challenged by Debera McHenry (D) in the general election which took place on November 2, 2010.[15][16]
| North Carolina House of Representatives, General Election Results, District 37 (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Paul Stam (R)
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24,937 | 64.00% | ||
| Debra McHenry (D) | 14,028 | 36.00% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Stam won re-election to the North Carolina House of Representatives.[17] $194,429 was raised for this campaign.[18]
| North Carolina House of Representatives, District 37 | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Paul Stam (R)
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32,172 | |||
| Ed Ridpath (D) | 27,503 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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2016
In 2016, the General Assembly of North Carolina was in session from April 25 through July 1.
- Civitas Action: 2016 Full Rankings
- Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
- North Carolina League of Conservation Voters: 2016 Legislative Scorecard
- Legislators are scored on their votes on environment and conservation issues.
- N.C. Values Coalition: 2016 scorecard
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills relating to family issues.
- The American Conservative Union: 2016 Legislative Scorecard
- Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
2015
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In 2015, the General Assembly of North Carolina was in session from January 14 through September 30.
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2014
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2013
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In 2013, the General Assembly of North Carolina was in session from January 9 to July 26.
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2012
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In 2012, the General Assembly of North Carolina was in session from May 16 to July 3.
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2011
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In 2011, the General Assembly of North Carolina was in session from January 26 to June 18. A special session dealing with redistricting began July 13 and ended July 28.
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Personal
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Stam and his wife, Dottie, have two children. They currently reside in Apex, North Carolina.
Recent news
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See also
- North Carolina House of Representatives
- House Committees
- General Assembly of North Carolina
- North Carolina state legislative districts
External links
- Official campaign website
- Profile from Open States
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Paul Stam on Twitter
- Paul Stam on Facebook
- Campaign contributions via Follow the Money
Footnotes
- ↑ The primary for U.S. congressional elections was rescheduled to June 7, 2016, following legal challenges to North Carolina's district maps. State races were unaffected.
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "2016 Candidate Filing," accessed December 22, 2015
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "Candidate Listing," accessed August 23, 2016
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "2016 General Election results lookup," accessd December 21, 2016
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "Candidate Listing," accessed January 4, 2016
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "03/15/2016 Official primary results - Statewide," March 15, 2016
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "Candidate Listing," accessed January 4, 2016
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "03/15/2016 Official primary results - Statewide," March 15, 2016
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "Primary Candidate List Grouped by Contest," accessed March 7, 2014
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "General Election Candidate List Grouped by Contest," accessed August 12, 2014
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "05/06/2014 Official Primary Election Results - Statewide," accessed December 5, 2014
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "11/04/2014 Official General Election Results - Statewide," accessed December 5, 2014
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "2012 Primary Election Results," accessed June 12, 2014
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "2012 General Election Results," accessed June 12, 2014
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "2010 Primary Election Results," accessed June 12, 2014
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "Official North Carolina General Election Results- November 2, 2010," accessed June 12, 2014
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "2008 General Election Results," accessed August 14, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "2008 campaign contributions," accessed August 14, 2014
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by - |
North Carolina House of Representatives District 37 2003–2016 |
Succeeded by Linda Hunt-Williams (R) |
