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Warren Daniel
| Warren Daniel | ||
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| North Carolina State Senate District 46 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| January 26, 2011 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 1, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 2 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $13,951/year | |
| Per diem | $104/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | November 2, 2010 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | United States Military Academy, West Point (1991) | |
| J.D. | University of North Carolina Chapel Hill School of Law (2000) | |
| Military service | ||
| Service/branch | United States Army | |
| Years of service | 1991 – 1997 | |
| Personal | ||
| Place of birth | Morganton, North Carolina | |
| Profession | Attorney, Daniel Law Firm | |
| Religion | Baptist | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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After graduating from West Point with a B.S. in National Security and Public Affairs, Daniel was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the Army Field Artillery. He later transitioned to reserve status and earned his J.D. from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He began practicing in his family's firm in 2000.
Daniel and his wife, Lydia, have three daughters.[1]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Daniel served on the following committees:
| North Carolina Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations on Department of Transportation | ||||
| • Appropriations on Justice and Public Safety | ||||
| • Education/Higher Education | ||||
| • Finance | ||||
| • Judiciary II | ||||
| • Transportation | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Daniel served on these committees:
| North Carolina Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture/Environment/Natural Resources | ||||
| • Education/Higher Education | ||||
| • Finance | ||||
| • Judiciary II | ||||
| • Mental Health & Youth Services | ||||
| • Transportation | ||||
Elections
2012
Daniel ran in District 46 in 2012. He ran unopposed in the Republican primary on May 8 and defeated John T. McDevitt (D) and Richard C. Evey (L) in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[2]
| North Carolina State Senate, District 46, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Warren Daniel Incumbent |
56% | 43,904 | |
| Democratic | John T. McDevitt | 41.3% | 32,409 | |
| Libertarian | Richard C. Evey | 2.7% | 2,144 | |
| Total Votes | 78,457 | |||
2010
Daniel won election to the North Carolina State Senate in the November 2 general election. He defeated Elizabeth Jones (D)and Richard Evey (L).[3]
| North Carolina Senate, General Election Results, District 44 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Warren Daniel (R)
|
26,314 | 58.87% | ||
| Elizabeth Jones (D) | 17,300 | 38.71% | ||
| Richard Evey (L) | 1,083 | 2.42% | ||
Campaign themes
Daniel's website talks about the following issues:
- Jobs
- Excerpt: "The first step to creating jobs is ensuring government stays out of the way and allows businesses to grow. Small business is the job creating engine of our economy."
- Spending
- Excerpt: "As your Senator, I will cut wasteful spending from the state’s bloated budget and fight for smaller government so we can reduce the tax burden on our families and businesses."
- Taxes
- Excerpt: "I will fight every day to lower taxes on our citizens and will oppose any efforts to raise taxes or fees."
- Illegal Immigration
- Excerpt: "I oppose giving in-state tuition to illegal aliens at NC community colleges and will work to pass the Honest Election Act, which would require a valid photo ID to vote. I will make sure local law enforcement has the tools, the authority, and the support that they need and deserve. "
- Abortion
- Excerpt: "I have pledged to protect life by requiring minors who seek abortion to obtain a notarized signature by their guardian. I also support establishing a “Choose Life” license plate to help raise funds for Pregnancy Care Centers."
- Second Amendment
- Excerpt: "I will work to expand North Carolina’s concealed carry laws."
- Pro-Family
- Excerpt: "As your next Senator, I will fight to defend and preserve traditional marriage between one man and one woman. The people of North Carolina deserve the opportunity to vote on a marriage amendment to our state constitution and I will work to make it happen."
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Daniel raised a total of $95,475 in campaign contributions.[4]
His four largest campaign contributors in 2010 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| North Carolina Republican Party | $34,182 |
| Branch Banking & Trust Corp | $4,000 |
| Jacumin, Jim | $3,000 |
| Daniel, Sharon | $2,100 |
Personal
Daniel and his wife Lydia have three children.
Recent news
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Warren Daniel News Feed
- NC Senate bill requires abortion education - Education Week News
- North Carolina Bill Regarding Minors' Health Care, Privacy Spurs Debate - TheBody.com
- Bobby Jindal Praises Ken Cuccinelli During Virginia Republican Convention - Huffington Post
- University of Massachusetts Lowell Class of 2013 - The Sun
- This Day, May 21, In Jewish History by Mitchell A. Levin - Cleveland Jewish News (blog)
- Students' right to pray reaffirmed by Senate committee - WRAL.com
- Lois Lerner Cancels Her Commencement Speech At Law School In Light Of IRS ... - Huffington Post
- Legislative roll call: How Hickory-area legislators voted in the General ... - Hickory Daily Record
- How Alamance legislators voted this week - Burlington Times News
- State senator proposes 5-year waiting period for ex-felons seeking to vote - Charlotte Observer
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External links
- Warren Daniel's official campaign website
- Official Senate Website
- Official Project Vote Smart biography
- Official Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2010
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| Preceded by Jim Jacumin (R) |
North Carolina State Senate District 44 2011–2013 |
Succeeded by David Curtis (R) |
| Preceded by Wes Westmoreland (R) |
North Carolina State Senate District 46 2013–Present |
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