Albert Pacer

Albert Pacer (Democratic Party) ran for election to the North Carolina State Senate to represent District 11. Pacer lost in the Democratic primary on March 3, 2020.

Pacer was a 2016 Democratic candidate for District 11 of the North Carolina State Senate.

Biography

Albert Pacer was born in Wilmington, North Carolina.^[1] Pacer served in the U.S. Army from 1969 to 1971.^[2] He earned a bachelor's degree in American history and political science from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington and a master's degree in political science and sociology from Appalachian State University.^[1] Pacer's career experience includes working in public affairs for county government.^[2]

Issues

Political philosophy

In a biographical submission to Ballotpedia, Pacer described his political philosophy:^[1]

“

I am a liberal in the tradition of FDR and Ted Kennedy. That is, a traditional Democrat, not of the DLC type.

I believe in positive government that serves the citizens, not commercial mega corporations, particularly Citizens who are structurally unemployed, undereducated, and poor through the fault of the way the system is organized. Necessities for living should be taken out of being subject to the profit motive with a guaranteed minimum income. GOAL: Most important is reversing the destruction visited on NC by the irresponsible GOP Legislature and Governor. Hope to begin a dialogue on public policy used to enhance overall quality of life, taking an overview of the forest not just the trees, finding a measure for evaluation other than GDP.^[3]

”

Elections

2020

General election

General election for North Carolina State Senate District 11

Lisa Barnes defeated Allen Wellons in the general election for North Carolina State Senate District 11 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Lisa Barnes (R)	55.0	61,287
	Submit photo	Allen Wellons (D)	45.0	50,193

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 111,480
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for North Carolina State Senate District 11

Allen Wellons defeated Albert Pacer in the Democratic primary for North Carolina State Senate District 11 on March 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Allen Wellons	60.6	12,553
		Albert Pacer	39.4	8,168

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 20,721
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for North Carolina State Senate District 11

Lisa Barnes defeated Patrick Harris and Dennis Nielsen in the Republican primary for North Carolina State Senate District 11 on March 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Lisa Barnes	68.1	12,611
	Submit photo	Patrick Harris	28.6	5,298
	Submit photo	Dennis Nielsen	3.3	616

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 18,525
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