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Peter S. Brunstetter
| Peter S. Brunstetter | ||
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| North Carolina State Senate District 31 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2006 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 1, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 7 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $13,951/year | |
| Per diem | $104/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | November 6, 2012 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Appointed | May 2006 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Tulane University (1977) | |
| J.D. | University of Virginia (1984) | |
| Military service | ||
| Service/branch | United States Navy | |
| Years of service | 1977 – 1981 | |
| Personal | ||
| Profession | Attorney | |
| Religion | Baptist | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Personal website | ||
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Brunstetter is a former Chair of the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners. He was appointed to the North Carolina State Senate in May of 2006 and has served in that position since. He is currently a Deputy Minority Leader.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Brunstetter served on the following committees:
| North Carolina Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations/Base Budget | ||||
| • Commerce | ||||
| • Education/Higher Education | ||||
| • Finance | ||||
| • Judiciary I | ||||
| • Rules and Operations of the Senate | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Brunstetter served on these committees:
| North Carolina Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations/Base Budget | ||||
| • Commerce | ||||
| • Finance | ||||
| • Judiciary I | ||||
| • Redistricting | ||||
| • Rules and Operations of the Senate | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Brunstetter served on these committees:
| North Carolina Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations/Base Budget | ||||
| • Commerce | ||||
| • Health Care | ||||
| • Judiciary I | ||||
| • Redistricting | ||||
| • Rules and Operations of the Senate | ||||
Elections
2012
Brunstetter ran unopposed in the Republican primary on May 8 and defeated Delmas Parker (D) in the November 6, 2012 general election.[1]
| North Carolina State Senate, District 31, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Peter S. Brunstetter Incumbent |
69% | 71,806 | |
| Democratic | Delmas Parker | 31% | 32,298 | |
| Total Votes | 104,104 | |||
2010
Brunstetter won re-election to the North Carolina State Senate District 31 in the November 2 general election. He ran unopposed.[2]
| North Carolina Senate, General Election Results, District 31 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Peter S. Brunstetter (R)
|
43,080 | 100% | ||
Brunstetter was not opposed in the primary election on May 4, 2010.[3]
2008
On November 4, 2008, Brunstetter won re-election to the 31st district in the North Carolina State Senate. Brunstetter had no challenger. [4]
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Brunstetter collected $239,778 in donations.[5]
| North Carolina House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Peter S. Brunstetter's campaign in 2010 | |
| PIEDMONT TRIAD ANESTHESIA | $8,000 |
| Paul Wiles | $8,000 |
| RJ REYNOLDS TOBACCO | $8,000 |
| NATIONWIDE | $7,000 |
| NORTH CAROLINA FARM BUREAU | $6,000 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $239,778 |
2008
In 2008, Brunstetter collected $116,040 in donations.[6]
His five largest contributors in 2008 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| North Carolina Medical Society | $8,000 |
| Piedmont Triad Anesthesia | $8,000 |
| Citizens for Higher Education | $6,000 |
| North Carolina Hospital Association | $5,000 |
| CMTE for a Healthier Piedmont | $4,000 |
Personal
Brunstetter earned his BA in Political Science from Tulane University in 1977. He went on to receive his JD from the University of Virginia in 1984.
Brunstetter served in the United States Navy in the Persian Gulf from 1977 to 1981. He is currently an attorney.
Brunstetter and his wife Jodie have four children.
Recent news
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- Community Milestones - Winston-Salem Journal
- Judges wants more information on redistricting litigation that includes local ... - Winston-Salem Journal
- Energy bill shows voice vote unreliable - WRAL.com
- Fireworks Continue As CLT Regional Authority Bill Moves Forward - Carolina Journal
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External links
- Official North Carolina State Senate website
- Project Vote Smart biographical profile
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006
- Senator Burnstetter State Surge
- Senator Brunstetter's facebook
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