William Rabon

William Rabon
North Carolina State Senate District 8
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
Other	VMD, University of Georgia (1976)
Websites
Office website
Campaign website

William Rabon is a Republican member of the North Carolina State Senate, representing District 8. Rabon joined the Senate in 2011 after winning election on November 2, 2010.

Rabon has experience campaigning for such politicians as Jim Martin, Pat McCrory, and Elizabeth Dole. Currently he is the Vice Chair of the Brunswick Community College Board of Trustees and is a partner in multiple animal hospitals.

He earned his bachelor's degree from North Carolina State University and his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Georgia.

Committee assignments

2013-2014

At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Rabon served on the following committees:

2011-2012

In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Rabon served on these committees:

Issues

Campaign themes

2010

Rabon's website mentioned the following issues:

• Jobs

Excerpt: "Bill is a small businessman who has created good jobs for local people for decades, and as our Senator, he will recruit new industries to southeastern North Carolina."

• Taxes

Excerpt: "Bill opposes future tax increases and supports a significant reduction in the state’s corporate and personal tax rates. Good budget management is key to revitalizing North Carolina, and Bill is prepared to provide leadership we need in this crucial task."

• Healthcare

Excerpt: "Bill will commit to achieving greater affordable access to quality healthcare for all North Carolinians."

• Honest Government

Excerpt: "Bill will fight to increase oversight into the legislative and executive branches of state government. Bill will work to create a culture of clean government and high ethical standards, and he will conduct all state business in a fashion that the citizens of southeastern North Carolina can be proud of."

• Education

Excerpt: "Bill supports making our education system one that focuses on preparing the student for the global economy. Bill will fight to pay teachers a competitive salary so North Carolina attracts and retains the best and brightest educators."

• Immigration

Excerpt: "North Carolina has been too lenient for too long in turning a blind eye to illegal immigration, and as our State Senator, Bill Rabon will fight to stop it."

• Clean Air and Water

Excerpt: "Bill will fight to protect our rivers, streams, lakes and ocean. Bill will pursue policies which foster beautiful beaches, forests and parks."

Elections

2012

See also: North Carolina State Senate elections, 2012

Rabon ran unopposed in the Republican primary on May 8. He defeated Danny Hefner (D) in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.

North Carolina State Senate, District 8, General Election, 2012
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	William Rabon Incumbent	60%	58,282
	Democratic	Danny Hefner	40%	38,919
Total Votes				97,201

2010

See also: North Carolina State Senate elections, 2010

Rabon defeated Edward Redwine (D) in the November 2 general election to North Carolina State Senate district 8.

North Carolina Senate, General Election Results, District 8 (2010)
Candidates		Votes	Percent
William Rabon (R)		46,216	63.55%
David Redwine (D)		26,511	36.45%

Rabon defeated Bettie Fennel in the May 4 Democratic primary by a margin of 9,406-4,669.

North Carolina State Senate Republican Primary, District 8 (2010)
Candidates		Votes
William Rabon		9,406
Bettie Fennel		4,669

Rabon led Redwine in polling released by the John W. Pope Civitas Institute prior to the election. The poll showed Rabon with a 19-point lead over Redwine. Both Rabon and Redwine campaigned on the need for cutting government spending to balance an expected $3 billion deficit.

Campaign donors

2012

Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.

2010

In 2010, Rabon raised a total of $516,192 in campaign contributions.

His six largest campaign contributors in 2010 were:

Donor	Amount
North Carolina Republican Party	$141,470
Rabon, William P	$40,000
Rabon, William Peter	$33,000
McNulty, William	$8,000
Powell, Michael D	$8,000
Edwards, Rick	$8,000

Recent news

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William Rabon News Feed

• NC Senate resurrects bill to end renewable-energy requirements - Charlotte Business Journal (blog)
• State Senate targets electric, hybrid owners in budget - StarNewsOnline.com
• Coastal jetties cap would end in NC Senate bill - News & Observer
• New and increased ferry tolls delayed ? for now - New Bern Sun Journal
• Controversial policy items reappear in Senate budget - WRAL.com
• NC Senate passes bill allowing more coastal jetties - The Virginian-Pilot
• Scott Mooneyham: Lawmakers wash away responsible financing on jetties - The Daily Advance
• Homeowners insurance bill among those moving forward - Jacksonville Daily News
• The arrogant power-grabbing continues on Jones Street - Elkin Jonesville Tribune
• NC renewable energy repeal advanced by committee despite losing vote - Facing South

External links

Suggest a link

• William Rabon's official campaign website
• Official Senate Website
• Official Project Vote Smart biography
• Official Project Vote Smart legislative profile
• Campaign Contributions: 2010

References

Political offices
Preceded by R.C. Soles, Jr. (D)	North Carolina State Senate District 8 2011-Present	Succeeded by -

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