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Debbie Clary
Debbie Clary (b. August 29, 1959) was a Republican member of the North Carolina State Senate, representing District 46 from 2009-January 10, 2012. She resigned prior to the end of her last time, saying that she plans to work as a lobbyist in economic development.[1]
Clary also served in the North Carolina House of Representatives from 1994 to 2008.
Biography
Clary attended Gardner Webb University from 1977 to 1980. Her professional experience includes serving as president of WADA, Incorporated, from 1986 to 1999. She was then president of Millennium Marketing Group, Incorporated, from 1999 to 2004. She has also been a broadcaster and works in marketing and public relations.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Clary served on these committees:
- Commerce
- Finance
- Health Care
- Insurance Committee
- Judiciary II
- Program Evaluation
- Redistricting Committee
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Clary served on these committees:
- Appropriations/Base Budget Committee, North Carolina State Senate
- Commerce Committee, North Carolina State Senate
- Health Care Committee, North Carolina State Senate
- Judiciary I Committee, North Carolina State Senate
- Rules and Operations of the Senate Committee, North Carolina State Senate
Elections
2010
Clary won re-election to the North Carolina State Senate District 46 in the November 2 general election. She was unopposed.[2]
| North Carolina Senate, General Election Results, District 46 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Debbie Clary (R)
|
32,007 | 100% | ||
Clary also was unopposed in the primary election on May 4, 2010.[3]
2008
On November 4, 2008, Clary was elected to the 46th District Seat in the North Carolina State Senate, besting Keith H. Melton (R).[4] Clary raised $253,850 for her campaign, while Melton raised $726,325.[5]
| North Carolina Senate, District 46 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Debbie Clary (D)
|
36,059 | |||
| Keith H. Melton (R) | 35,338 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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External links
- Senator Clary's site
- Official North Carolina State Senate website
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998, 1996
- Senator Clary's LinkedIn
- Senator Clary State Surge
- Senator Clary's facebook
Footnotes
- ↑ Gaston Gazette, "Several vying for state Senate seat," January 3, 2012
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "2010 General Election Results," accessed August 14, 2014
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "2010 Primary Election Results," accessed August 14, 2014
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "2008 General Election Results," accessed March 25, 2015
- ↑ Follow the Money, "North Carolina Senate spending, 2008," accessed August 14, 2014
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by ' |
North Carolina State Senate District 46 2008–January 2012 |
Succeeded by Wes Westmoreland |
