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Joe Sam Queen
Joe Sam Queen (Democratic Party) was a member of the North Carolina House of Representatives, representing District 119. He assumed office on January 1, 2019. He left office on December 31, 2020.
Queen (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the North Carolina House of Representatives to represent District 119. He lost in the general election on November 3, 2020.
Queen is a former Democratic member of the North Carolina House of Representatives, representing District 119 from 2013 to 2016. Queen served in the North Carolina State Senate from 2003 to 2011.
Biography
Queen earned his B.A. and M.A. in Architecture from North Carolina State University. His professional experience includes working as an architect.[1]
Committee assignments
2019-2020
Queen was assigned to the following committees:
- Agriculture Committee
- Appropriations on Information Technology Committee
- Appropriations Committee
- Regulatory Reform Committee
- House Redistricting Committee
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Queen served on the following committees:
| North Carolina committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Aging, Vice-Chairman |
| • Agriculture |
| • Appropriations |
| • Appropriations on General Government |
| • Judiciary II |
| • Regulatory Reform |
| • Transportation |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Queen served on the following committees:
| North Carolina committee assignments, 2013 |
|---|
| • Agriculture |
| • Appropriations |
| • Homeland Security, Military, and Veterans Affairs |
| • Judiciary |
2009-2010
While a member of the North Carolina State Senate, Queen served on the following committees:
| North Carolina committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Agriculture/Environment/Natural Resources |
| • Appropriations/Base Budget |
| • Education/Higher Education |
| • Finance |
| • Health Care |
| • Judiciary II |
| • Pensions & Retirement & Aging |
| • State and Local Government |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2020
See also: North Carolina House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for North Carolina House of Representatives District 119
Mike Clampitt defeated incumbent Joe Sam Queen in the general election for North Carolina House of Representatives District 119 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Mike Clampitt (R) | 54.1 | 22,164 |
 | Joe Sam Queen (D) | 45.9 | 18,806 | |
| Total votes: 40,970 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Joe Sam Queen advanced from the Democratic primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 119.
Republican primary election
Republican primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 119
Mike Clampitt defeated Ron Mau in the Republican primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 119 on March 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Mike Clampitt | 61.6 | 4,218 |
| Ron Mau | 38.4 | 2,626 | ||
| Total votes: 6,844 | |||
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Campaign finance
2018
General election
General election for North Carolina House of Representatives District 119
Joe Sam Queen defeated incumbent Mike Clampitt in the general election for North Carolina House of Representatives District 119 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Joe Sam Queen (D) | 52.3 | 15,662 |
| Mike Clampitt (R) | 47.7 | 14,270 | |
| Total votes: 29,932 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 119
Joe Sam Queen advanced from the Democratic primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 119 on May 8, 2018.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | | Joe Sam Queen |
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 119
Incumbent Mike Clampitt advanced from the Republican primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 119 on May 8, 2018.
Candidate | ||
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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]
Mike Clampitt defeated incumbent Joe Sam Queen in the North Carolina House of Representatives District 119 general election.[4][5]
| North Carolina House of Representatives, District 119 General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Mike Clampitt |
50.39% | 17,757 | |
| Democratic | Joe Sam Queen Incumbent | 49.61% | 17,480 | |
| Total Votes | 35,237 | |||
| Source: North Carolina State Board of Elections | ||||
Incumbent Joe Sam Queen ran unopposed in the North Carolina House of Representatives District 119 Democratic primary.[6][7]
| North Carolina House of Representatives, District 119 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Joe Sam Queen Incumbent (unopposed) | |
Mike Clampitt defeated Aaron Littlefield in the North Carolina House of Representatives District 119 Republican primary.[8][9]
| North Carolina House of Representatives, District 119 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Mike Clampitt |
59.15% | 3,987 | |
| Republican | Aaron Littlefield | 40.85% | 2,754 | |
| Total Votes | 6,741 | |||
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 Joe Sam Queen was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while Mike Clampitt defeated Aaron Littlefield and Dodie Allen in the Republican primary. Queen defeated Clampitt in the general election.[10][11]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Joe Sam Queen Incumbent |
52.6% | 11,777 | |
| Republican | Mike Clampitt | 47.4% | 10,623 | |
| Total Votes | 22,400 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
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Mike Clampitt |
63% | 1,511 |
| Aaron Littlefield | 19% | 455 |
| Dodie Allen | 18% | 432 |
| Total Votes | 2,398 | |
2012
Queen ran in the 2012 election for North Carolina House of Representatives District 119. He defeated Danny E. Davis in the Democratic primary on May 8, 2012. Queen defeated Mike Clampitt (R) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[12][13][14]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Joe Sam Queen |
51.7% | 16,679 | |
| Republican | Mike Clampitt | 48.3% | 15,562 | |
| Total Votes | 32,241 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Joe Sam Queen |
50.1% | 4,993 |
| Danny E. Davis | 49.9% | 4,975 |
| Total Votes | 9,968 | |
2010
Queen lost his bid for re-election to the North Carolina State Senate in the November 2 general election. He was defeated by Ralph Hise (R).[15]
Queen was unopposed in the primary on May 4, 2010.[16]
2008
On November 4, 2008, Queen was re-elected to the 47th District Seat in the North Carolina State Senate, besting Keith Presnell (R).[17] Queen raised $726,325 for his campaign, while Presnell raised $111,870.[18]
| North Carolina Senate, District 47 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Joe Sam Queen (D)
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41,736 | |||
| Keith Presnell (R) | 36,144 | |||
Campaign themes
2020
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Joe Sam Queen did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
2014
Queen's campaign website highlighted the following issues:[19]
Jobs
- Excerpt: "We must pursue a vision for strong, dynamic, and broad-based economy, well-stocked with locally-owned, locally grown enterprises."
Education
- Excerpt: "To have a bright future, we must renew our historic commitment to be second to none in educational opportunity."
Healthcare
- Excerpt: "I support investments in programs that promote healthy lifestyles, from infancy to old age."
Campaign finance summary
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2020
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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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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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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Personal
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Queen and his wife, Kate, have two children.[1]
See also
2020 Elections
External links
- Search Google News for this topic
- Official campaign website
- Profile from Open States
- Joe Sam Queen on Twitter
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Senator Queen State Surge
- Campaign contributions via OpenSecrets
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Official campaign website, "Biography," accessed April 22, 2014
- ↑ 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, "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, "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
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Official campaign website, "Issues," accessed April 22, 2014
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Mike Clampitt (R) |
North Carolina House of Representatives District 119 2019–2020 |
Succeeded by Mike Clampitt (R) |
| Preceded by Robert Phillip Haire (D) |
North Carolina House of Representatives District 119 2013-2016 |
Succeeded by Mike Clampitt (R) |
| Preceded by ' |
North Carolina State Senate District 47 2002–2011 |
Succeeded by Ralph Hise (R) |
