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Barbara Garitty-Blake
From Ballotpedia
Barbara Garitty-Blake was a Democratic candidate for District 2 of the North Carolina State Senate. The primary election was on May 4, 2010, and the general election was on November 2, 2010.[1]
Campaign themes
2010
- Jobs
- Excerpt: "By building on our assets and creating positive tax incentives that stimulate job creation, we can increase jobs in marine trades, food production, manufacturing, and the service industries."
- Taxes
- Excerpt: "I fought for a tax break for water-dependent seafood processors and will continue to fight for fair taxation that does not cripple small businesses and working people with tax increases – including back door taxes like fees and licenses."
- Education
- Excerpt: "I’ll fight to keep class sizes low, and strengthen high school/community college programs to reduce the drop- out rate and encourage students to reach their potential."
- Veterans
- Excerpt: "I will stand up for our brave men and women in uniform to ensure that they receive free access to the best healthcare services and I will introduce legislation to grant tax credits to businesses that employ our troops."
- Coastal Waters
- Excerpt: "I will fight to protect our waters, to keep them clean and productive and to make sure that everyone has the right to enjoy our waterways."
- Seniors
- Excerpt: "I will work to ensure that our seniors have access to quality services, including home health care, affordable housing and medical care, and transportation services."
- Second Amendment Rights
- Excerpt: "I support our 2nd amendment right to bear arms. Hunting is part of the culture of eastern North Carolina and I will defend the rights of gun owners."
- Farmers and Fishermen
- Excerpt: "I support local foods, and will work to decrease our reliance on imported products."
Elections
2010
Garitty-Blake was unchallenged in the May 4 Democratic primary. She was defeated in the November 2 general election by incumbent Jean Preston (R).[2]
| North Carolina Senate, General Election Results, District 2 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Jean Preston (R)
|
36,390 | 65.72% | ||
| Barbara Garitty-Blake (D) | 18,982 | 34.28% | ||
External links
- Barbara Garrity-Blake's campaign website
- North Carolina Department of Elections
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- General Election Results
Footnotes
Current members of the North Carolina State Senate
Leadership
Minority Leader:Sydney Batch
Senators
District 1
Robert Hanig (R)
District 2
Norman Sanderson (R)
District 3
Bob Brinson (R)
District 4
Eldon Newton (R)
District 5
Kandie Smith (D)
District 6
Michael Lazzara (R)
District 7
Michael Lee (R)
District 8
William Rabon (R)
District 9
Brent Jackson (R)
District 10
Benton Sawrey (R)
District 11
Lisa Barnes (R)
District 12
Jim Burgin (R)
District 13
Lisa Grafstein (D)
District 14
Dan Blue (D)
District 15
Jay Chaudhuri (D)
District 16
Gale Adcock (D)
District 17
Sydney Batch (D)
District 18
Terence Everitt (D)
District 19
Val Applewhite (D)
District 20
Natalie Murdock (D)
District 21
Tom McInnis (R)
District 22
Sophia Chitlik (D)
District 23
Graig Meyer (D)
District 24
Danny Britt (R)
District 25
Amy Galey (R)
District 26
Phil Berger (R)
District 27
Michael Garrett (D)
District 28
Gladys Robinson (D)
District 29
Dave Craven (R)
District 30
Steven Jarvis (R)
District 31
Dana Jones (R)
District 32
Paul Lowe (D)
District 33
Carl Ford (R)
District 34
Chris Measmer (R)
District 35
Todd Johnson (R)
District 36
Eddie Settle (R)
District 37
Vickie Sawyer (R)
District 38
Mujtaba Mohammed (D)
District 39
District 40
Joyce Waddell (D)
District 41
Caleb Theodros (D)
District 42
Woodson Bradley (D)
District 43
Brad Overcash (R)
District 44
Ted Alexander (R)
District 45
Mark Hollo (R)
District 46
Warren Daniel (R)
District 47
Ralph Hise (R)
District 48
Timothy Moffitt (R)
District 49
Julie Mayfield (D)
District 50
Kevin Corbin (R)
Republican Party (30)
Democratic Party (20)
