John Burns (North Carolina)

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John Burns

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Democratic Party

Prior offices

Wake County Board of Commissioners District 7

Successor: Vickie Adamson

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Last election

May 8, 2018

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John Burns (Democratic Party) was a member of the Wake County Board of Commissioners in North Carolina, representing District 7. Burns assumed office in 2014. Burns left office in 2018.

Burns (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Wake County Board of Commissioners to represent District 7 in North Carolina. Burns lost in the Democratic primary on May 8, 2018.

He was elected in 2014.

Elections

2018

See also: Municipal elections in Wake County, North Carolina (2018)

General election

General election for Wake County Board of Commissioners District 7

Vickie Adamson defeated Alex Moore in the general election for Wake County Board of Commissioners District 7 on November 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Vickie Adamson (D)	62.9	267,777
		Alex Moore (R)	37.1	157,633

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 425,410 (100.00% precincts reporting)
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Wake County Board of Commissioners District 7

Vickie Adamson defeated incumbent John Burns in the Democratic primary for Wake County Board of Commissioners District 7 on May 8, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Vickie Adamson	51.8	31,882
	Submit photo	John Burns	48.2	29,684

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified.	Total votes: 61,566
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Wake County Board of Commissioners District 7

Alex Moore advanced from the Republican primary for Wake County Board of Commissioners District 7 on May 8, 2018.

		Candidate
✔		Alex Moore

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See also

Wake County, North Carolina	North Carolina	Municipal government	Other local coverage

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