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Larry Bell
Larry M. Bell (b. August 18, 1939) is a former Democratic member of the North Carolina House of Representatives, representing District 21 from 2001 to 2018. Bell served as the majority whip.
Biography
Bell earned his B.S. and M.A. from North Carolina A&T University and his Ed.S. from East Carolina University in 1983. He previously worked as a school superintendent.
Committee assignments
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| North Carolina committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Agriculture |
| • Appropriations |
| • Appropriations on Education |
| • Ethics |
| • Homeland Security, Military, and Veterans Affairs |
| • Pensions and Retirement |
| • State Personnel, Vice chair |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Bell served on the following committees:
| North Carolina committee assignments, 2015 |
|---|
| • Agriculture |
| • Appropriations |
| • Appropriations on Education |
| • Commerce and Job Development |
| • Pensions and Retirement |
| • State Personnel, Vice Chairman |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Bell served on the following committees:
| North Carolina committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Appropriations |
| • Commerce and Job Development |
| • Education |
| • Homeland Security, Military, and Veterans Affairs |
| • Regulatory Reform |
| • State Personnel, Vice Chair |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Bell served on the following committees:
| North Carolina committee assignments, 2011 |
|---|
| • Agriculture |
| • Appropriations |
| • Education |
| • Commerce and Job Development |
| • Homeland Security, Military, and Veterans Affairs |
| • State Personnel |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Bell served on the following committees:
| North Carolina committee assignments, 2009 |
|---|
| • Agriculture |
| • Alcoholic Beverage Control |
| • Appropriations |
| • Education |
| • Ethics |
| • Pensions and Retirement |
| • Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House |
| • University Board of Governors Nominating |
Sponsored legislation
The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according to BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.
Elections
2018
Larry Bell did not file to run for re-election.
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.[1] The candidate filing deadline was December 21, 2015.[2]
Incumbent Larry Bell ran unopposed in the North Carolina House of Representatives District 21 general election.[3][4]
| North Carolina House of Representatives, District 21 General Election, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic |  Larry Bell Incumbent (unopposed) | |
| Source: North Carolina State Board of Elections | ||
Incumbent Larry Bell defeated Scotty Smith in the North Carolina House of Representatives District 21 Democratic primary.[5][6]
| North Carolina House of Representatives, District 21 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Larry Bell Incumbent |
85.45% | 8,664 | |
| Democratic | Scotty Smith | 14.55% | 1,475 | |
| Total Votes | 10,139 | |||
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 Larry Bell was unopposed in the Democratic primary and was unchallenged in the general election.[7][8][9][10]
2012
Bell ran for re-election in 2012. He ran unopposed in the May 8, 2012, Democratic primary and was unchallenged in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[11][12]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Larry Bell Incumbent |
100% | 25,631 | |
| Total Votes | 25,631 | |||
2010
On November 2, 2010, Bell won election to the North Carolina House of Representatives. He had no primary opposition but was challenged by DeAnn Poirier (R) in the general election which took place on November 2, 2010.[13][14]
| North Carolina House of Representatives, General Election Results, District 21 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Larry Bell (D)
|
11,678 | 65.59% | ||
| DeAnn Poirier(R) | 6,126 | 34.41% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Bell won re-election to the North Carolina House of Representatives.[15] $19,464 was raised for this campaign.[16] He ran unopposed.
| North Carolina House of Representatives, District 21 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Larry Bell (D)
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21,964 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2018
In 2018, the General Assembly of North Carolina was in session from January 10 through July 4.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on environment and conservation issues.
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2017
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In 2017, the General Assembly of North Carolina was in session from January 11 through June 30. Before the legislature adjourned its regular scheduled session, the legislature scheduled the following additional session dates: August 3, August 18 to August 25, August 28 to August 31, and October 4 to October 17.
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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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In 2014, the General Assembly of North Carolina will be in session from May 14 through a date to be determined by the legislature.
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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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2012
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In 2012, the General Assembly of North Carolina was in session from May 16 to July 3.
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2011
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In 2011, the General Assembly of North Carolina was in session from January 26 to June 18. A special session dealing with redistricting began July 13 and ended July 28.
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Personal
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When he served in the state House, Bell had one child and resided in Clinton, North Carolina.
Recent news
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See also
- North Carolina House of Representatives
- House Committees
- General Assembly of North Carolina
- North Carolina state legislative districts
External links
- Profile from Open States
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions via Follow the Money
Footnotes
- ↑ 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, "Primary Candidate List Grouped by Contest," accessed March 7, 2014
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "General Election Candidate List Grouped by Contest," accessed August 12, 2014
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "05/06/2014 Official Primary Election Results - Statewide," accessed December 5, 2014
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "11/04/2014 Official General Election Results - Statewide," accessed December 5, 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, "2010 Primary Election Results," accessed June 12, 2014
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "Official North Carolina General Election Results- November 2, 2010," accessed June 12, 2014
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "2008 General Election Results," accessed August 14, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "2008 campaign contributions," accessed August 14, 2014
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by ' |
North Carolina House - District 21 2011–2018 |
Succeeded by Raymond Smith Jr. (D) |
