William R. Purcell
| William R. Purcell | ||
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| North Carolina State Senate District 25 | ||
| Former member | ||
| In office | ||
| 1997 - 2013 | ||
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $13,951/year | |
| Per diem | $104/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| Appointed | July 23, 1997 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Military service | ||
| Service/branch | United States Army Medical Corps | |
| Personal | ||
| Profession | Retired doctor | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Contents |
Purcell was appointed to the North Carolina State Senate in July of 1997.
Purcell is a retired pediatrician.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Purcell served on these committees:
- Commerce
- Education/Higher Education
- Finance
- Health Care
- Mental Health & Youth Services
- Program Evaluation
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Purcell served on these committees:
- Appropriations/Base Budget Committee, North Carolina State Senate
- Commerce Committee, North Carolina State Senate
- Education/Higher Education Committee, North Carolina State Senate
- Finance Committee, North Carolina State Senate
- Health Care Committee, North Carolina State Senate
- Pensions & Retirement & Aging Committee, North Carolina State Senate
Elections
2010
Purcell won re-election to the North Carolina State Senate District 25, defeating Patrick Phibbs (R).[1]
| North Carolina Senate, General Election Results, District 25 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 William R. Purcell (D)
|
23,363 | 51.25% | ||
| Patrick Phibbs (R) | 22,219 | 48.75% | ||
Purcell was not opposed in the primary election on May 4, 2010.[2]
2008
On November 4, 2008, Purcell was re-elected to the 25th District Seat in the North Carolina State Senate, besting Janice Abernathy (R). [3] Purcell raised $143,678 for her campaign, while Abernathy raised $5,555. [4]
| North Carolina Senate, District 25 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| William Purcell (D)
|
42,760 | |||
| Janice Abernathy (R) | 27,519 | |||
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Purcell collected $127,025 in donations.[5]
| North Carolina House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to William R. Purcell's campaign in 2010 | |
| North Carolina Medical Society | $8,000 |
| North Carolina Democratic Party | $5,958 |
| North Carolina Hospital Association | $4,000 |
| Northeast Anesthesia & Pain Specialists | $4,000 |
| Presbyterian Anesthesia Associates | $4,000 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $127,025 |
2008
In 2008, Purcell collected $143,678 in donations.[6]
His five largest contributors in 2008 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| North Carolina Democratic Party | $11,446 |
| North Carolina Medical Society | $8,000 |
| Southeast Anesthesiology Consultants | $6,000 |
| Citizens for Higher Education | $6,000 |
| Wyeth Pharmaceuticals | $4,000 |
External links
- Project Vote Smart biographical profile
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998
- Senator Purcell's State Surge
- Senator Purcell's facebook
References
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| Preceded by ' |
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Succeeded by Gene McLaurin (D) |
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