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Jonathan Barfield, Jr.
Jonathan Barfield was a 2014 Democratic candidate who sought election to the U.S. House to represent the 7th Congressional District of North Carolina.[1] Barfield won the nomination in the Democratic primary on May 6, 2014.[2] He was then defeated by David Rouzer (R) in the general election on November 4, 2014.[3]
Barfield has served as a New Hanover County Commissioner since December 2008.[1]
Biography
Barfield is a realtor and owner of Barfield & Associates Realty, LLC.[1] He has lived in New Hanover County, NC since age one. Barfield is active in several community organizations, including:
- Assistant Pastor of New Beginning Christian Church
- Blue Ribbon Commission on the Prevention of Youth Violence
- Children’s Museum Board of Directors
- Former member of Cape Fear Habitat for Humanity Board of Directors
- Former Chairman of Affordable Housing Coalition of Southeastern North Carolina
- Cape Fear Council of Governments Executive Committee Chairman
- Wilmington Urban Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (Transportation Advisory Council) Representative
- Greater Wilmington Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
- Legion Sports Complex Commission
- New Hanover County Board of Social Services
- New Hanover County DSS Methamphetamine Task Force
- New Hanover County Tourism Development Authority
- New Hanover Regional Medical Center Board of Trustees
- Southeastern Economic Development Commission
He is also a member of the following professional organizations:
- NACo Transportation Steering Committee
- NCACC Intergovernmental Relations Steering Committee
- NCACC Justice and Public Safety Steering Committee
- NCACC Mentoring Task Force Chairman
- NCACC Tax and Finance Steering Committee
- NC Sheriffs Education and Training Standards Commission (Governor’s appointee)
Campaign themes
2014
According to Barfield's website, his campaign platform included the following issues:[4]
- Economic Development
- Military & Veterans
- Agri-Business
- Social Security, Medicare, & Medicaid
- Education
- Healthcare
- Protecting Our Coast
Elections
2014
Barfield ran in the 2014 election for the U.S. House to represent North Carolina's 7th District. Barfield won the nomination in the Democratic primary on May 6, 2014.[2] He later lost to David Rouzer (R) in the general election.[3] The general election took place on November 4, 2014.[5]
North Carolina's 7th Congressional District was an open seat in the 2014 elections after incumbent Rep. Mike McIntyre announced his retirement on January 8, 2014.[6]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  David Rouzer |
59.4% | 134,431 | |
| Democratic | Jonathan Barfield, Jr. | 37.1% | 84,054 | |
| Libertarian | Wesley Casteen | 3.5% | 7,850 | |
| Write-in | Louis Harmati | 0% | 6 | |
| Write-in | Write-in (miscellaneous) | 0.1% | 163 | |
| Total Votes | 226,504 | |||
| Source: North Carolina State Board of Elections | ||||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Jonathan Barfield, Jr. |
58.3% | 21,966 | ||
| Walter Martin | 41.7% | 15,741 | ||
| Total Votes | 37,707 | |||
| Source: Results via the North Carolina State Board of Elections |
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Campaign finance summary
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Recent news
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See also
- United States House of Representatives
- North Carolina's 7th Congressional District elections, 2014
- North Carolina's 7th Congressional District
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Campaign website, "About," accessed January 9, 2014
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Associated Press, "2014 primary results," accessed May 6, 2014
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Politico, "North Carolina House Election Results by District," accessed November 6, 2014
- ↑ Campaign Website, "Issues," accessed January 9, 2014
- ↑ Campaign Website, "Home," accessed January 9, 2014
- ↑ Congressman Mike McIntyre website, "McIntyre to Retire at End of Congressional Term," accessed January 8, 2014
