John Whitley
John Whitley was a 2012 Republican candidate who sought election to the U.S. House to represent the 8th Congressional District of North Carolina.[1] Because no candidate received more than 40% of the vote in the Republican primary election, a runoff primary took place.[2] Whitley was eliminated in the May 8, 2012, primary.
Elections
2012
Whitley ran in the 2012 election for the U.S. House to represent North Carolina's 8th District. Whitley was eliminated in the May 8, 2012, primary.
The Washington Post listed the House of Representatives elections in North Carolina in 2012 as one of the 10 states that could determine whether Democrats would retake the House or Republicans would hold their majority in 2013.[3] North Carolina was rated 8th on the list.[3]
The primary took place on May 8, 2012.[4]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
 Richard Hudson |
32.1% | 21,451 |
| Scott Keadle | 22% | 14,687 |
| Vernon Robinson | 18.2% | 12,181 |
| Fred F. Steen II | 14.5% | 9,670 |
| John M. Whitley | 13.3% | 8,894 |
| Total Votes | 66,883 | |
Ads
In March 2012, Whitley released a 30-second campaign ad criticizing the health care reform law.
| "Whitley campaign ad" |
Recent news
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
- North Carolina's 8th Congressional District elections, 2012
- North Carolina's 8th Congressional District
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Roll Call Neurosurgeon joins crowded field in N.C. House race January 13, 2012
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "Primary Election Results," accessed May 9, 2012.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Washington Post, "The 10 states that will determine control of the House in 2012," accessed April 25, 2012
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "2012 Primary Results," accessed October 10, 2012
