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Evelyn Terry
Evelyn Terry (Democratic Party) was a member of the North Carolina House of Representatives, representing District 71. She assumed office in 2013. She left office on January 1, 2023.
Terry (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the North Carolina House of Representatives to represent District 71. She won in the general election on November 3, 2020.
Biography
Evelyn Terry earned a bachelor's degree from Johnson C. Smith University and a master's degree from Appalachian State University. Terry's career experience includes serving as the chair of the Forsyth County Department of Social Services Board of Directors.
Terry has served as a president with the George Black House and Brickyard and as a member with the Delta Sigma Theta sorority, with the NAACP, with the National Museum of African American History and Culture, and with the nonprofit organizations Preservation Forsyth and Top Ladies of Distinction.[1]
Terry is married to Frederick N. Terry. Her son is Franklin George Black Terry.[1]
Committee assignments
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2021-2022
Terry was assigned to the following committees:
2019-2020
Terry was assigned to the following committees:
- House Appropriations on Health and Human Services Committee
- Appropriations Committee
- Commerce Committee
- Homelessness, Foster Care, and Dependency Committee
- Environment Committee
- Health Committee
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| North Carolina committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Appropriations |
| • Appropriations on Transportation |
| • Commerce and Job Development |
| • Environment |
| • Ethics |
| • Homelessness, Foster Care, and Dependency, Vice chair |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Terry served on the following committees:
| North Carolina committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Appropriations |
| • Appropriations on Transportation |
| • Banking |
| • Children, Youth and Families |
| • Commerce and Job Development |
| • Ethics |
| • Judiciary IV |
| • Transportation |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Terry served on the following committees:
| North Carolina committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Agriculture |
| • Appropriations |
| • Commerce and Job Development |
| • Elections |
| • Transportation |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2022
Evelyn Terry did not file to run for re-election.
2020
See also: North Carolina House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for North Carolina House of Representatives District 71
Incumbent Evelyn Terry won election in the general election for North Carolina House of Representatives District 71 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Evelyn Terry (D) | 100.0 | 28,471 |
| Total votes: 28,471 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 71
Incumbent Evelyn Terry defeated Kanika Brown in the Democratic primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 71 on March 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Evelyn Terry | 64.6 | 7,224 |
 | Kanika Brown | 35.4 | 3,952 | |
| Total votes: 11,176 | |||
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Campaign finance
2018
General election
General election for North Carolina House of Representatives District 71
Incumbent Evelyn Terry defeated Scott Arnold in the general election for North Carolina House of Representatives District 71 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Evelyn Terry (D) | 72.7 | 18,242 |
 | Scott Arnold (R) | 27.3 | 6,861 | |
| Total votes: 25,103 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 71
Incumbent Evelyn Terry advanced from the Democratic primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 71 on May 8, 2018.
Candidate | ||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 71
Scott Arnold advanced from the Republican primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 71 on May 8, 2018.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | | Scott Arnold |
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2016
Elections for the North Carolina House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election was held on March 15, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016.[2] The candidate filing deadline was December 21, 2015.[3]
Incumbent Evelyn Terry ran unopposed in the North Carolina House of Representatives District 71 general election.[4][5]
| North Carolina House of Representatives, District 71 General Election, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic |  Evelyn Terry Incumbent (unopposed) | |
| Source: North Carolina State Board of Elections | ||
Incumbent Evelyn Terry ran unopposed in the North Carolina House of Representatives District 71 Democratic primary.[6][7]
| North Carolina House of Representatives, District 71 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Evelyn Terry Incumbent (unopposed) | |
2014
Elections for the North Carolina House of Representatives 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 Evelyn Terry was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while Kris McCann was unopposed in the Republican primary. McCann was defeated by Terry in the general election.[8][9][10][11]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Evelyn Terry Incumbent |
76.6% | 12,536 | |
| Republican | Kris McCann | 23.4% | 3,824 | |
| Total Votes | 16,360 | |||
2012
Terry ran in the 2012 election for North Carolina House of Representatives District 71. She defeated Everette Witherspoon in the Democratic primary on May 8, 2012. She defeated Kris McCann (R) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[12][13][14]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Evelyn Terry |
77.9% | 23,545 | |
| Republican | Kris McCann | 22.1% | 6,664 | |
| Total Votes | 30,209 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Evelyn Terry |
51.3% | 3,463 |
| Everette Witherspoon | 48.7% | 3,282 |
| Total Votes | 6,745 | |
Campaign themes
2020
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2014
Terry's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[15]
Economic Opportunity for all
- Excerpt: "Forsyth County needs more economic opportunity. At this very moment 1 in 5 North Carolinians live in poverty. We must take steps to reduce the poverty in our community by building an economy that will produce jobs and commerce that works for all."
Investing in Education
- Excerpt: "Ensuring economic opportunity for all starts by investing in education. We must renew our commitment to ensuring the best educational outcomes for our children by investing in our schools at every level including Pre K and Higher Education programs. Studies show that children with access to Pre-K enter grade school at higher reading levels than their peers, and the gap persists through high school."
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2022
In 2022, the North Carolina State Legislature was in session from May 18 to July 1.
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2021
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In 2021, the North Carolina State Legislature was in session from January 13 to December 30.
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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.
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2019
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In 2019, the General Assembly of North Carolina was in session from January 9 through August 27.
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2018
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In 2018, the General Assembly of North Carolina was in session from January 10 through July 4.
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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.
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2016
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In 2016, the General Assembly of North Carolina was in session from April 25 through July 1.
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2015
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In 2015, the General Assembly of North Carolina was in session from January 14 through September 30.
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2014
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In 2014, the General Assembly of North Carolina will be in session from May 14 through a date to be determined by the legislature.
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2013
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In 2013, the General Assembly of North Carolina was in session from January 9 to July 26.
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See also
2020 Elections
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Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Email submission to Ballotpedia, December 22, 2019
- ↑ The primary for U.S. congressional elections was rescheduled to June 7, 2016, following legal challenges to North Carolina's district maps. State races were unaffected.
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "2016 Candidate Filing," accessed December 22, 2015
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "Candidate Listing," accessed August 23, 2016
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "2016 General Election results lookup," accessd December 21, 2016
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "Candidate Listing," accessed January 4, 2016
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "03/15/2016 Official primary results - Statewide," March 15, 2016
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "Official Primary Election Results For 2014," accessed June 12, 2014
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "General Election Candidate List Grouped by Contest," accessed June 12, 2014
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "05/06/2014 Official Primary Election Results - Statewide," accessed December 5, 2014
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "11/04/2014 Official General Election Results - Statewide," accessed December 5, 2014
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "2012 Primary Election Results," accessed June 12, 2014
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "2012 General Election Results," accessed June 12, 2014
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "Official Primary Election Results," accessed June 22, 2012
- ↑ stepupwithevelynterry.com, "Priorities," accessed August 19, 2014
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by - |
North Carolina House of Representatives District 71 2013-2023 |
Succeeded by Kanika Brown (D) |
