David Rouzer
| David Rouzer | ||
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| Current candidacy | ||
| Running for U.S. House | ||
| Date of primary | May 8, 2012 | |
| General election | November 6, 2012 | |
| Current office | ||
| North Carolina State Senate District 12 | ||
| In office | ||
| 2009 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 1, 2013 | ||
| Years in position | 4 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $13,951/year | |
| Per diem | $104/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| First elected | November 4, 2008 | |
| Next election | November 6, 2012 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | North Carolina State University (1994) | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | February 16, 1972 | |
| Place of birth | Landstuhl, Germany | |
| Profession | Business owner | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Personal website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Contents |
Rouzer is a Former Senior Policy Advisor for both Senator Jesse Helms and Senator Elizabeth Dole. He was also a candidate for North Carolina Commissioner of Agriculture in 2000. He joined the North Carolina State Senate in 2009. He has served in that position since, representing the 12th district.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Rouzer has been appointed to these committees:
- Agriculture/Environment/Natural Resources
- Appropriations/Base Budget
- Finance
- Health Care
- Insurance Committee
- Judiciary I
- Program Evaluation
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Rouzer served on these committees:
- Agriculture/Environment/Natural Resources Committee, North Carolina State Senate
- Appropriations/Base Budget Committee, North Carolina State Senate
- Finance Committee, North Carolina State Senate
- Health Care Committee, North Carolina State Senate
- Judiciary I Committee, North Carolina State Senate
Elections
2012
Rouzer is running in the 2012 election for the U.S. House, representing North Carolina's 7th District. Rouzer is seeking the nomination on the Republican ticket. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run was February 29, 2012. Rouzer will face Ilario Pantano and Timothy Alan Wilkes in the May 8, 2012 Republican primary.
The Washington Post listed the House of Representatives elections in Ohio in 2012 as one of the states that could determine whether Democrats retake the House or Republicans will hold its majority in 2013.[1] [North Carolina was rated 8th on the list.[1]
2010
Rouzer won re-election to the North Carolina State Senate District 12, defeating Jody McCleod (D).[2]
| North Carolina Senate, General Election Results, District 12 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 David Rouzer (R)
|
40,242 | 69.66% | ||
| Jody McCleod (D) | 17,525 | 30.34% | ||
Rouzer was not opposed in the Republican primary election on May 4, 2010.[3]
2008
On November 4, 2008, Rouzer was elected to the 12th District Seat in the North Carolina State Senate, besting Kay Carroll (D). [4] Rouzer raised $371,908 for his campaign, while Carroll raised $204,360. [5]
| North Carolina Senate, District 2 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| David Rouzer (R)
|
40,971 | |||
| Kay Carroll (D) | 44,261 | |||
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Rouzer collected $180,117 in donations.[6]
| North Carolina House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to David Rouzer's campaign in 2010 | |
| North Carolina Farm Bureau | $8,000 |
| Dale Bone | $8,000 |
| Branch Banking & Trust Corp | $4,000 |
| Bank Of America | $4,000 |
| John Deere & Co | $4,000 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $180,117 |
2008
In 2008, Rouzer collected $371,908 in donations.[7]
His five largest contributors in 2008 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| David Rouzer | $111,581 |
| North Carolina Republican Party | $34,312 |
| North Carolina Farm Bureau | $8,000 |
| Franky Wiggins | $7,000 |
| Genia Tyson | $6,000 |
Personal
Rouzer earned his BA in Agricultural Business Management/Agricultural Economics/Chemistry from North Carolina State University in 1994.
Rouzer is a former employee of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at North Carolina State University. He has also worked as an Associate Administrator/Rural Administrator for the United States Department of Agriculture. He is currently the owner of The Rouzer Company.
External links
- Senator Rouzer's campaign
- Official North Carolina State Senate website
- Project Vote Smart biographical profile
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2000
- Senator Rouzer's facebook
- Rouzer's State Surge
- Senator Rouzer's LinkedIn
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Washington Post "The 10 states that will determine control of the House in 2012" Accessed April 25, 2012
- ↑ General Election Results
- ↑ 2010 North Carolina Primary Election Results
- ↑ 2008 election results, North Carolina Senate
- ↑ North Carolina Senate spending, 2008
- ↑ 2010 contributions
- ↑ 2008 contributions
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