John Snow (North Carolina state senator)
John Snow (b. October 24, 1945) was a 2012 Democratic candidate for District 50 of the North Carolina State Senate. He is a former Democratic member of the North Carolina State Senate, representing District 50 from 2005-2011.
Snow earned his B.A. from Wake Forest State University in 1967. He then receive his Law Degree in 1970.
Snow is a former Assistant District Attorney. He was in the United States Army in 1967. He then worked as a District Court Judge from 1976 to 1986. From 1986 to 2004 he was Chief District Court Judge.
Committee assignments
2009-2010
While a member of the North Carolina State Senate, Snow served on the following committees:
- Agriculture/Environment/Natural Resources Committee, North Carolina State Senate
- Appropriations/Base Budget Committee, North Carolina State Senate
- Education/Higher Education Committee, North Carolina State Senate
- Judiciary II Committee, North Carolina State Senate
- Mental Health & Youth Services Committee, North Carolina State Senate
- Transportation Committee, North Carolina State Senate
Campaign themes
Snow's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[1]
Family Values
- Excerpt: "After a lifetime of living, working, and raising a family in Western North Carolina Senator Snow understands the people of the mountains. His work as both a prosecutor and a judge gives him a firsthand view of the lives and conditions of mountain people. Senator Snow understands that children are a blessing and need to be cherished and protected against corrupting influences."
Protecting Children
- Excerpt: "Senator Snow worked to pass legislation that provides law enforcement the capability to prosecute people who solicit sex from children over the internet. Additionally Senator Snow is a sponsor of Jessica’s Law. Named for nine year old Jessica Lunsford, who was brutally raped and killed by a released child molester, this bill will provide local law enforcement the tools it needs to monitor released sexual predators who live in our communities and let parents know of their presence."
Faith and the Family
- Excerpt: "In Western North Carolina we have a proud heritage of living, learning, and respecting one another. We believe that life is sacred and our laws need to reflect that we respect this fundamental belief."
Elections
2012
Snow ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on May 8 and was defeated by incumbent Jim Davis (R) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012. The race was a rematch of the 2010 battle when Davis unseated Snow from the State Senate.[2]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Jim Davis Incumbent |
57.1% | 50,421 | |
| Democratic | John Snow | 42.9% | 37,873 | |
| Total Votes | 88,294 | |||
2010
Snow lost his bid for re-election to the North Carolina State Senate District 50, losing to Jim Davis (R) in the general election.[3]
Snow defeated Democratic primary challenger James Goodman on May 4, 2010.[4]
2008
On November 4, 2008, Snow was elected to the 50th District Seat in the North Carolina State Senate, besting Susan C. Pons (R).[5] Snow raised $171,872 for his campaign, while Pons raised $73,147.[6]
| North Carolina Senate, District 50 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| John Snow (D)
|
40,971 | |||
| Susan C. Pons (R) | 44,261 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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Snow and his wife Sheila have four children.
Recent news
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External links
- Senator Snow's campaign
- Senator Snow's online senate office
- Official North Carolina State Senate website
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004
- Senator Snow State Surge
- Senator Snow's facebook
Footnotes
- ↑ snowforsenate.com - Issues
- ↑ North Carolina Board of Elections, "Candidate lists," accessed March 9, 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 50 2004–2011 |
Succeeded by Jim Davis (R) |
