Dan Blue Jr.

Dan Blue

Democratic Party

North Carolina State Senate District 14

Tenure

2009 - Present

Term ends

2027

Years in position

16

Prior offices

North Carolina House of Representatives

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North Carolina House of Representatives District 33

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Compensation

Base salary

$13,951/year

Per diem

$104/day

Elections and appointments

Last elected

November 5, 2024

Appointed

2009

Education

Bachelor's

North Carolina Central University, 1970

Law

Duke University Law School, 1973

Personal

Religion

Christian: Presbyterian

Profession

Attorney

Contact

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Dan Blue (Democratic Party) is a member of the North Carolina State Senate, representing District 14. He assumed office in 2009. His current term ends on January 1, 2027.

Blue (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the North Carolina State Senate to represent District 14. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.

Blue currently serves as state Senate minority leader.

Biography

Blue earned his B.S. in mathematics from North Carolina Central University in 1970. He went on to receive his J.D. from Duke University Law School in 1973. Blue was an employee at the Law Offices of Terry Sanford from 1973 to 1976. He has been partner at Thigpen, Blue, Stephens and Fellers Law Firm since 1976.

Committee assignments

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2023-2024

Blue was assigned to the following committees:

• Senate Appropriations on Health and Human Services Committee
• Appropriations/Base Budget Committee
• Senate Finance Committee
• Senate Judiciary Committee
• Redistricting and Elections Committee
• Rules and Operations of the Senate Committee

2021-2022

Blue was assigned to the following committees:

• Senate Appropriations on Justice and Public Safety Committee
• Senate Finance Committee
• Senate Judiciary Committee
• Redistricting and Elections Committee
• Rules and Operations of the Senate Committee
• Appropriations/Base Budget Committee

2019-2020

Blue was assigned to the following committees:

• Senate Appropriations on Justice and Public Safety Committee
• Appropriations/Base Budget Committee
• Senate Finance Committee
• Senate Judiciary Committee
• Rules and Operations of the Senate Committee
• Redistricting and Elections Committee

2017 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:

2015 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Blue served on the following committees:

2013-2014

In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Blue served on the following committees:

2011-2012

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

North Carolina committee assignments, 2011
• Appropriations/Base Budget
• Commerce
• Judiciary II
• Rules and Operations of the Senate

2009-2010

In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Blue served on these committees:

Sponsored legislation

The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according to BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.

Elections

2024

See also: North Carolina State Senate elections, 2024

General election

General election for North Carolina State Senate District 14

Incumbent Dan Blue defeated Angela McCarty and Sammie Brooks in the general election for North Carolina State Senate District 14 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Dan Blue (D)	73.5	74,519
		Angela McCarty (R)	23.6	23,978
	Submit photo	Sammie Brooks (L)	2.9	2,945

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 101,442
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for North Carolina State Senate District 14

Incumbent Dan Blue defeated Terry Passione in the Democratic primary for North Carolina State Senate District 14 on March 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Dan Blue	85.5	16,816
	Submit photo	Terry Passione	14.5	2,850

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 19,666
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Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. Angela McCarty advanced from the Republican primary for North Carolina State Senate District 14.

Libertarian primary election

The Libertarian primary election was canceled. Sammie Brooks advanced from the Libertarian primary for North Carolina State Senate District 14.

Endorsements

Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Blue in this election.

2022

See also: North Carolina State Senate elections, 2022

General election

General election for North Carolina State Senate District 14

Incumbent Dan Blue defeated Chris Baker and Matthew Laszacs in the general election for North Carolina State Senate District 14 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Dan Blue (D)	68.6	45,020
		Chris Baker (R)	28.5	18,738
	Submit photo	Matthew Laszacs (L)	2.9	1,875

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 65,633
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Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Dan Blue advanced from the Democratic primary for North Carolina State Senate District 14.

Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. Chris Baker advanced from the Republican primary for North Carolina State Senate District 14.

Libertarian primary election

The Libertarian primary election was canceled. Matthew Laszacs advanced from the Libertarian primary for North Carolina State Senate District 14.

2020

See also: North Carolina State Senate elections, 2020

General election

General election for North Carolina State Senate District 14

Incumbent Dan Blue defeated Alan David Michael and Justin Walczak in the general election for North Carolina State Senate District 14 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Dan Blue (D)	72.7	78,811
	Submit photo	Alan David Michael (R)	22.8	24,678
	Submit photo	Justin Walczak (L)	4.6	4,949

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 108,438
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Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Dan Blue advanced from the Democratic primary for North Carolina State Senate District 14.

Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. Alan David Michael advanced from the Republican primary for North Carolina State Senate District 14.

Libertarian primary election

The Libertarian primary election was canceled. Justin Walczak advanced from the Libertarian primary for North Carolina State Senate District 14.

2018

See also: North Carolina State Senate elections, 2018

General election

General election for North Carolina State Senate District 14

Incumbent Dan Blue defeated Sandy Andrews and Richard Haygood in the general election for North Carolina State Senate District 14 on November 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Dan Blue (D)	71.4	55,035
	Submit photo	Sandy Andrews (R)	25.9	19,951
		Richard Haygood (L)	2.8	2,138

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 77,124
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for North Carolina State Senate District 14

Incumbent Dan Blue advanced from the Democratic primary for North Carolina State Senate District 14 on May 8, 2018.

		Candidate
✔		Dan Blue

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Republican primary election

Republican primary for North Carolina State Senate District 14

Sandy Andrews advanced from the Republican primary for North Carolina State Senate District 14 on May 8, 2018.

		Candidate
✔	Submit photo	Sandy Andrews

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2016

See also: North Carolina State Senate elections, 2016

Elections for the North Carolina State Senate took place in 2016. The primary election was held on March 15, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was December 21, 2015.

Incumbent Dan Blue Jr. ran unopposed in the North Carolina State Senate District 14 general election.

North Carolina State Senate, District 14 General Election, 2016
Party		Candidate
	Democratic	Dan Blue Jr. Incumbent (unopposed)
Source: North Carolina State Board of Elections

Incumbent Dan Blue Jr. ran unopposed in the North Carolina State Senate District 14 Democratic primary.

North Carolina State Senate, District 14 Democratic Primary, 2016
Party		Candidate
	Democratic	Dan Blue Jr. Incumbent (unopposed)

2014

See also: North Carolina State Senate elections, 2014

Elections for the North Carolina State Senate took place in 2014. A primary election took place on May 6, 2014. The general election took place on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was February 28, 2014. Incumbent Dan Blue was unopposed in the Democratic primary and was unchallenged in the general election.

2012

See also: North Carolina State Senate elections, 2012

Blue ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on May 8 and was unchallenged in the general election on November 6, 2012.

North Carolina State Senate, District 14, General Election, 2012

Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	Dan Blue Incumbent	100%	72,652
Total Votes				72,652

2010

See also: North Carolina State Senate elections, 2010

Blue won re-election to the North Carolina State Senate District 14, defeating Geoffrey Hurlburt (R) in the general election on November 2.

North Carolina Senate, General Election Results, District 14 (2010)
Candidates		Votes	Percent
Daniel Blue, Jr. (D)		40,746	65.92%
Geoffrey Hurlburt (R)		21,067	34.08%

Blue was unopposed in the primary election on May 4, 2010.

Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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2022

Dan Blue did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.

2020

Dan Blue did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.

Campaign finance summary

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Dan Blue campaign contribution history

Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2024*	North Carolina State Senate District 14	Won general	$476,407	$495,410
2022	North Carolina State Senate District 14	Won general	$415,358	$319,763
2020	North Carolina State Senate District 14	Won general	$501,471	N/A**
2016	North Carolina State Senate, District 14	Won	$355,813	N/A**
2014	North Carolina State Senate, District 14	Won	$259,592	N/A**
2012	North Carolina State Senate, District 14	Won	$96,009	N/A**
2010	North Carolina State Senate, District 14	Won	$184,922	N/A**
2008	North Carolina House of Representatives, District 33	Won	$106,577	N/A**
2000	North Carolina House of Representatives, District 21	Won	$49,318	N/A**
1998	North Carolina House of Representatives, District 21	Won	$54,985	N/A**
1996	North Carolina House of Representatives, District 21	Won	$19,310	N/A**
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

Scorecards

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2024

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In 2024, the North Carolina State Legislature was in session from April 24 to December 13. Civitas Action Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues. National Federation of Independent Business Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues. NC Values Coalition Legislators are scored on their votes on bills relating to family issues. North Carolina Chamber Legislators are scored on their votes related to business.

2023

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In 2023, the North Carolina State Legislature was in session from January 11 to October 25. Affordable Healthcare Coalition of North Carolina Legislators are scored based on their stance related to healthcare costs. Civitas Action Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues. NC Values Coalition Legislators are scored on their votes on bills relating to family issues. North Carolina Chamber Legislators are scored on their votes related to business. North Carolina League of Conservation Voters Legislators are scored on their votes on environment and conservation issues. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2022

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In 2022, the North Carolina State Legislature was in session from May 18 to July 1. Affordable Healthcare Coalition of North Carolina Legislators are scored based on their stance related to healthcare costs. Civitas Action Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues. National Federation of Independent Business Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues. NC Values Coalition Legislators are scored on their votes on bills relating to family issues. North Carolina Chamber Legislators are scored on their votes related to business. North Carolina League of Conservation Voters Legislators are scored on their votes on environment and conservation issues.

2021

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In 2021, the North Carolina State Legislature was in session from January 13 to December 30. Affordable Healthcare Coalition of North Carolina Legislators are scored based on their stance related to healthcare costs. Civitas Action Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues. North Carolina Chamber Legislators are scored on their votes related to business. North Carolina League of Conservation Voters Legislators are scored on their votes on environment and conservation issues. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2020

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In 2020, the North Carolina State Legislature was in session from April 28 to September 3. The legislature was in recess from July 8 to September 1 and then reconvened September 2 to September 3. Civitas Action Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues. National Federation of Independent Business Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues. NC Values Coalition Legislators are scored on their votes on bills relating to family issues. North Carolina League of Conservation Voters Legislators are scored on their votes on environment and conservation issues. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2019

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In 2019, the General Assembly of North Carolina was in session from January 9 through August 27. Civitas Action Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues. North Carolina League of Conservation Voters Legislators are scored on their votes on environment and conservation issues. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2018

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2017

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In 2017, the General Assembly of North Carolina was in session from January 11 through June 30. Before the legislature adjourned its regular scheduled session, the legislature scheduled the following additional session dates: August 3, August 18 to August 25, August 28 to August 31, and October 4 to October 17. Civitas Action Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues. NC Values Coalition Legislators are scored on their votes on bills relating to family issues. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2016

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In 2016, the General Assembly of North Carolina was in session from April 25 through July 1. Civitas Action: 2016 Full Rankings Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues. North Carolina League of Conservation Voters: 2016 Legislative Scorecard Legislators are scored on their votes on environment and conservation issues. N.C. Values Coalition: 2016 scorecard Legislators are scored on their votes on bills relating to family issues. The American Conservative Union: 2016 Legislative Scorecard Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2015

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2014

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2013

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2012

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In 2012, the General Assembly of North Carolina was in session from May 16 to July 3. Civitas Action: 2012 Full Rankings Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues. Environment North Carolina: 2012 Legislative Scorecard Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental issues. North Carolina League of Conservation Voters: 2012 Legislative Scorecard Legislators are scored on their votes on environment and conservation issues. The American Conservative Union: 2012 Legislative Scorecard Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2011

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Blue and his wife, Edna, have three children. They currently reside in Raleigh, North Carolina.

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Footnotes

Political offices
Preceded by -	North Carolina State Senate District 14 2009-Present	Succeeded by -
Preceded by -	North Carolina House of Representatives District 33 2006-2009	Succeeded by -
Preceded by -	North Carolina House of Representatives 1981-2003	Succeeded by -

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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

DeAndrea Salvador (D)

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)