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Gale Adcock
2023 - Present
2027
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Gale Adcock (Democratic Party) is a member of the North Carolina State Senate, representing District 16. She assumed office on January 1, 2023. Her current term ends on January 1, 2027.
Adcock (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the North Carolina State Senate to represent District 16. She won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Biography
Gale Adcock grew up in Virginia, and lives in Cary, North Carolina. Adcock earned a nursing diploma from Virginia Baptist Hospital, a bachelor's degree in nursing from East Carolina University in 1978, and a graduate degree in nursing from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1987. Her career experience includes working as a nurse practitioner and as chief health officer at SAS Institute. Adcock served as president of the North Carolina Nurses Association and chair of the North Carolina Center for Nursing. She also became a member of the North Carolina Board of Nursing.[1][2]
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Adcock was assigned to the following committees:
- Senate Appropriations on Health and Human Services Committee
- Commerce and Insurance Committee
- Health Care Committee
- Senate State and Local Government Committee
2021-2022
Adcock was assigned to the following committees:
- House Appropriations on Health and Human Services Committee
- Commerce Committee
- Health Committee
- Regulatory Reform Committee
- Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House Committee
- Appropriations Committee
2019-2020
Adcock was assigned to the following committees:
- Education - Universities Committee
- Commerce Committee
- House Finance Committee
- Health Committee
- Regulatory Reform Committee
- Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House Committee
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| North Carolina committee assignments, 2017 |
|---|
| • Appropriations |
| • Appropriations on General Government |
| • Appropriations on Information Technology |
| • Health |
| • Homeland Security, Military, and Veterans Affairs |
| • Wildlife Resources |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Adcock served on the following committees:
| North Carolina committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Appropriations |
| • Appropriations on General Government |
| • Homeland Security, Military, and Veterans Affairs |
| • Wildlife Resources |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2024
See also: North Carolina State Senate elections, 2024
General election
General election for North Carolina State Senate District 16
Incumbent Gale Adcock won election in the general election for North Carolina State Senate District 16 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Gale Adcock (D) | 100.0 | 84,424 |
| Total votes: 84,424 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Gale Adcock advanced from the Democratic primary for North Carolina State Senate District 16.
Campaign finance
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Adcock in this election.
2022
See also: North Carolina State Senate elections, 2022
General election
General election for North Carolina State Senate District 16
Gale Adcock defeated James Powers, Dee Watson, and Michael Trudeau in the general election for North Carolina State Senate District 16 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Gale Adcock (D) | 65.2 | 49,204 |
 | James Powers (R) | 30.7 | 23,161 | |
 | Dee Watson (L) | 2.3 | 1,771 | |
| Michael Trudeau (G) | 1.8 | 1,348 | ||
| Total votes: 75,484 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Gale Adcock advanced from the Democratic primary for North Carolina State Senate District 16.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. James Powers advanced from the Republican primary for North Carolina State Senate District 16.
Libertarian primary election
The Libertarian primary election was canceled. Dee Watson advanced from the Libertarian primary for North Carolina State Senate District 16.
Campaign finance
2020
See also: North Carolina House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for North Carolina House of Representatives District 41
Incumbent Gale Adcock defeated Scott Populorum and Guy Meilleur in the general election for North Carolina House of Representatives District 41 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Gale Adcock (D) | 62.0 | 40,934 |
| Scott Populorum (R) | 34.9 | 23,040 | ||
 | Guy Meilleur (L) | 3.1 | 2,057 | |
| Total votes: 66,031 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Gale Adcock advanced from the Democratic primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 41.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Scott Populorum advanced from the Republican primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 41.
Libertarian primary election
The Libertarian primary election was canceled. Guy Meilleur advanced from the Libertarian primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 41.
Campaign finance
2018
General election
General election for North Carolina House of Representatives District 41
Incumbent Gale Adcock defeated Emmanuel Wilder in the general election for North Carolina House of Representatives District 41 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Gale Adcock (D) | 66.8 | 26,631 |
 | Emmanuel Wilder (R) | 33.2 | 13,262 | |
| Total votes: 39,893 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Liam Leaver (L)
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 41
Incumbent Gale Adcock advanced from the Democratic primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 41 on May 8, 2018.
Candidate | ||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 41
Emmanuel Wilder advanced from the Republican primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 41 on May 8, 2018.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | | Emmanuel Wilder |
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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.[3] The candidate filing deadline was December 21, 2015.[4]
Incumbent Gale Adcock defeated Chris Shoffner in the North Carolina House of Representatives District 41 general election.[5][6]
| North Carolina House of Representatives, District 41 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Gale Adcock Incumbent |
56.99% | 27,491 | |
| Republican | Chris Shoffner | 43.01% | 20,745 | |
| Total Votes | 48,236 | |||
| Source: North Carolina State Board of Elections | ||||
Incumbent Gale Adcock ran unopposed in the North Carolina House of Representatives District 41 Democratic primary.[7][8]
| North Carolina House of Representatives, District 41 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Gale Adcock Incumbent (unopposed) | |
Chris Shoffner ran unopposed in the North Carolina House of Representatives District 41 Republican primary.[9][10]
| North Carolina House of Representatives, District 41 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Chris Shoffner (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 Thomas Murry was unopposed in the Republican primary, while Gale Adcock was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Adcock defeated Murry in the general election.[11][12][13][14]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Gale Adcock |
51.3% | 15,160 | |
| Republican | Thomas Murry Incumbent | 48.7% | 14,383 | |
| Total Votes | 29,543 | |||
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2022
Gale Adcock did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
2020
Gale Adcock did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
2014
Adcock's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[15]
Creating Jobs & Growing Our Economy
- Excerpt: "Growing our economy and creating good jobs will require investing in our workforce, supporting our small businesses, and recruiting new companies. When it comes to innovation and research, North Carolina is a leader in the South. We can build on this reputation and grow our middle class by preparing our citizens for the good paying, highly-skilled jobs of the future."
Ensuring Access To Quality Health Care
- Excerpt: "As a Nurse Practitioner I understand that every citizen deserves access to quality health care. I will work to expand insurance coverage and make sure that every citizen has access to the health care providers that they need."
Preserving Public Education
- Excerpt: "Public education is the primary engine of economic growth in North Carolina. Right now it's stuck in reverse. To ensure innovation and opportunity tomorrow, we must invest in our classrooms, colleges, and universities today. That means recruiting and retaining the best teachers and making college affordable for every family."
Protecting Our Environment
- Excerpt: "Every citizen deserves access to clean air, clean water, and open spaces. It is the duty of the legislature to be good stewards of these resources and to ensure that they are protected and available for generations to come."
Campaign finance summary
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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.
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2023
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In 2023, the North Carolina State Legislature was in session from January 11 to October 25.
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2022
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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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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Candidate North Carolina State Senate District 16 |
Officeholder North Carolina State Senate District 16 |
Personal |
Footnotes
- ↑ Benton Sawrey 2022 campaign website, "Meet Benton Sawrey," accessed March 14, 2023
- ↑ LinkedIn, "Gale Adcock," accessed March 14, 2023
- ↑ 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, "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, "Primary Candidate List Grouped by Contest," accessed March 7, 2014
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "General Election Candidate List Grouped by Contest," accessed August 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
- ↑ galeadcock.com, "Issues," accessed August 19, 2014
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Wiley Nickel (D) |
North Carolina State Senate District 16 2023-Present |
Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by Thomas Murry (R) |
North Carolina House of Representatives District 41 2015-2023 |
Succeeded by Maria Cervania (D) |
