William Rabon
| William Rabon | ||
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| 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 | ||
| Bachelor's | North Carolina State University | |
| Other | VMD, University of Georgia (1976) | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Biography
Rabon earned his Bachelor's degree from North Carolina State University and his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Georgia.[1] He is the Vice Chair of the Brunswick Community College Board of Trustees and is a partner in multiple animal hospitals.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Rabon served on the following committees:
| North Carolina Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture/Environment/Natural Resources | ||||
| • Appropriations on Department of Transportation | ||||
| • Appropriations/Base Budget | ||||
| • Finance | ||||
| • Rules and Operations of the Senate | ||||
| • Transportation | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Rabon served on these committees:
| North Carolina Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture/Environment/Natural Resources | ||||
| • Finance | ||||
| • Program Evaluation | ||||
| • Redistricting | ||||
| • Health Care | ||||
| • Transportation | ||||
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
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.[2]
| 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
Rabon defeated Edward Redwine (D) in the November 2 general election to North Carolina State Senate district 8.[3]
| 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. [4]
| 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.[5] Both Rabon and Redwine campaigned on the need for cutting government spending to balance an expected $3 billion deficit.[6]
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.[7]
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
- Annual chamber of commerce meeting scheduled; AT&T a gold sponsor
- Senate Tax Reform Proposal Includes $5000 A Year Business License Fee - The Raleigh Telegram
- New transportation money formula clears NC Senate - Charlotte Observer
- Senate tentatively approves tax reform proposal - WRAL.com
- Political briefs - MyrtleBeachOnline.com
- Far - reaching Senate tax plan closes loopholes , adds sales taxes - Charlotte Observer
- Terminal groin bill raises questions - Lumina News
- Editorial - Taxing NC hybrid vehicle owners the wrong route - StarNewsOnline.com
- Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Owners Could Pay Additional Taxes - U.S. News & World Report (blog)
- Controversial policy items reappear in Senate budget - WRAL.com
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External links
- William Rabon'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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