Stan Bingham
| Stan Bingham | ||
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| North Carolina State Senate District 33 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2001 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 1, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 12 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $13,951/year | |
| Per diem | $104/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | November 7, 2000 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Chair/Vice Chair, Davidson County Commission | ||
| 1990 – 1994 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | North Carolina State University (1968) | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | December 29, 1945 | |
| Place of birth | Winston-Salem, North Carolina | |
| Religion | Methodist | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Personal website | ||
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Bingham was Chair/Vice Chair of the Davidson County Commissioner from 1990 to 1994. He joined the North Carolina State Senate in 2001. He has served in that position since, representing the 33rd district.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Bingham served on the following committees:
| North Carolina Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture/Environment/Natural Resources | ||||
| • Appropriations on Justice and Public Safety | ||||
| • Health Care | ||||
| • Judiciary II | ||||
| • Program Evaluation | ||||
| • State and Local Government | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Bingham served on these committees:
| North Carolina Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture/Environment/Natural Resources | ||||
| • Health Care | ||||
| • Judiciary II | ||||
| • Mental Health & Youth Services | ||||
| • Program Evaluation | ||||
| • State and Local Government | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Bingham served on these committees:
| North Carolina Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture/Environment/Natural Resources | ||||
| • Appropriations/Base Budget | ||||
| • Health Care | ||||
| • Judiciary II | ||||
| • Pensions & Retirement & Aging | ||||
| • Rules and Operations of the Senate | ||||
| • Ways & Means | ||||
Issues
Sponsored legisation
In 2011, Bingham, part-owner of an inspection-offering service center, proposed to end mandatory annual automobile inspections, required in North Carolina since 1966. Although it did not become law, his proposal was identified by the John Locke Foundation as one which would have reduced "cronyism" in North Carolina.[1]
Elections
2012
Bingham defeated Eddie Gallimore and Sam Watford in the May 8 Republican Primary. He was unchallenged in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[2][3][4]
| North Carolina State Senate, District 33, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Stan Bingham Incumbent |
100% | 61,664 | |
| Total Votes | 61,664 | |||
| North Carolina State Senate District 33 Republican Primary, 2012 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|
Stan Bingham Incumbent |
40.4% | 9,135 |
| Eddie Gallimore | 38.2% | 8,630 |
| Sam Watford | 21.4% | 4,823 |
| Total Votes | 22,588 | |
2010
Bingham won re-election to the North Carolina State Senate District 33 in the November 2 general election. He was unopposed.[5]
| North Carolina Senate, General Election Results, District 33 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Stan Bingham (R)
|
38,859 | 100% | ||
Bingham also was not opposed in the primary election on May 4, 2010.[6]
2008
On November 4, 2008, Bingham won re-election to the 33rd district in the North Carolina State Senate. Bingham had no challenger. [7]
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Bingham collected $36,100 in donations.[8]
| North Carolina House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Stan Bingham's campaign in 2010 | |
| Anesthesiologists Of The Triad | $3,000 |
| Eastern Band Of Cherokee Indians | $2,000 |
| Piedmont Triad Anesthesia | $2,000 |
| Bank Of America | $2,000 |
| North Carolina Dental Society | $1,500 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $36,100 |
2008
In 2008, Bingham collected $29,566 in donations.[9]
His five largest contributors in 2008 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Piedmont Triad Anesthesia | $3,000 |
| Greensboro Anesthesia Physicians | $2,000 |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina | $1,500 |
| North Carolina Dental Society | $1,250 |
| North Carolina Medical Society | $1,000 |
Personal
Bingham earned his BS in Forestry from North Carolina State University in 1968.
Bingham is the Founder of The Denton Orator. He is also the founder/owner of Lumber Company.
Bingham and his wife Lora have four children.
Recent news
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Stan Bingham News Feed
- NC Senate fails to vote on midwife bill - Asheville Citizen-Times
- McCrory signs 911 Good Samaritan/Naloxone Access Bill - Pilot Mountain News
- Dealing with the coyote problem in Randolph County - myfox8.com
- Legislative roll call: How Hickory-area legislators voted in the General ... - Hickory Daily Record
- How Alamance legislators voted this week - Burlington Times News
- Good Samaritan law aimed at cutting overdoses - StarNewsOnline.com
- New law: Convicted pimps must register as sex offenders - Port City Daily
- How Alamance County state legislators voted this week - Burlington Times News
- Public notices need to stay in newspapers - Lexington Dispatch
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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, 2004, 2002, 2000
- Senator Bingham State Surge
- Senator Bingham's facebook
References
- ↑ Jon Sanders, John Locke Foundation, "Carolina Cronyism: Introduction, Overview, and Reform," July 2012, p. 19
- ↑ The Dispatch "Bingham edges Gallimore in NC Senate GOP primary," May 8, 2012
- ↑ North Carolina Board of Elections "Candidate lists," Accessed March 12, 2012
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "Official Primary Election Results, 2012" Accessed June 18, 2012
- ↑ General Election Results
- ↑ 2010 North Carolina Primary Election Results
- ↑ 2008 election results, North Carolina Senate
- ↑ 2010 contributions
- ↑ 2008 contributions
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