Larry Norman

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Larry Norman

Republican Party

Elections and appointments

Last election

November 3, 2020

Education

Bachelor's

North Carolina State University, 1973

Law

Campbell College School of Law, 1979

Personal

Birthplace

Henderson, N.C.

Religion

Baptist

Profession

Lawyer

Contact

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Larry Norman (Republican Party) ran for election to the North Carolina State Senate to represent District 18. He lost in the general election on November 3, 2020.

Norman completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Larry Norman was born in Henderson, North Carolina. He earned an undergraduate degree from North Carolina State University in December 1973 and a J.D. from Campbell College School of Law in May 1979. His professional experience includes working as a lawyer. Norman previously served as deacon chairman of First Baptist Church in Spring Hope, North Carolina. He has also served as an executive committee member of the Franklin County GOP and is affiliated with North Carolina Sons of Confederate Veterans and the Louisburg Moose Lodge.

Elections

2020

See also: North Carolina State Senate elections, 2020

General election

General election for North Carolina State Senate District 18

Sarah Crawford defeated Larry Norman and Jason Loeback in the general election for North Carolina State Senate District 18 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Sarah Crawford (D)	52.1	67,912
		Larry Norman (R)	44.4	57,890
	Submit photo	Jason Loeback (L)	3.5	4,595

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 130,397
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for North Carolina State Senate District 18

Sarah Crawford defeated Angela Bridgman in the Democratic primary for North Carolina State Senate District 18 on March 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Sarah Crawford	74.2	21,630
		Angela Bridgman	25.8	7,510

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 29,140
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for North Carolina State Senate District 18

Larry Norman defeated Scott McKaig in the Republican primary for North Carolina State Senate District 18 on March 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Larry Norman	51.3	7,116
		Scott McKaig	48.7	6,753

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 13,869
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Libertarian primary election

The Libertarian primary election was canceled. Jason Loeback advanced from the Libertarian primary for North Carolina State Senate District 18.

Campaign themes

2020

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Larry Norman completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Norman's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I am a country lawyer, Baptist and a conservative Republican. I have served as a county and district GOP Chairman and have been active in politics since the Goldwater campaign of 1964. I am an Eagle Scout, have served as a Scout Committee Chairman, President of our Louisburg Chamber of Commerce, President of the Rotary Club and as a Deacon in my Church. I was awarded the Order of the Long Leaf Pine by Governor Jim Martin in 1992. I was also appointed by Governor Martin to the North Carolina Social Services Commission. I also served for many years on the Area Mental Health Board.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Support President Trump
• Pro Life
• Pro Law Enforement

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I am passionate about the best government being government closest to the people. The federal government has taken over in may areas where decisions about policy should be made at local levels. I am also passionate about education--that is our students should be taught accurate history !

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

Jesus Christ is my Savoir and Mentor.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

The Bible

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Honesty and the ability to communicate.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

Honesty and a hard worker

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

To listen to all sides of an issue and vote in a way that is best for the people of our State.

What legacy would you like to leave?

That I was an honest lawyer, hard worker, devout Christian and a loving father and husband.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

The Cuban Crisis--10 years old

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

I worked during my high school years at the local Greyhound Bus Station.

What is your favorite book? Why?

The Bible

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

Andy Griffith

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

What a Friend We Have in Jesus

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

Watching liberals and progressives trying to take God out of our schools, communities and the hearts of our children.

Every state besides Nebraska has two legislative chambers. What do you consider the most important differences between the legislative chambers in your state?

The size of each

Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?

Yes.

What do you perceive to be your state’s greatest challenges over the next decade?

Spending policies, support for law enforcement. and improving schools.

What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and the state legislature?

To be civil and able to communicate.

Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.

Yes. it is important to work with others in trying to solve our State's problems.

If you are not a current legislator, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?

Judiciary and any committees relating to law enforcement.

If you are not currently a member of your party’s leadership in the legislature, would you be interested in joining the leadership? If so, in what role?

Yes. I would work in any capacity that my fellow legislators believe I can handle in the best interests of the people.

Is there a particular legislator, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

Senator Jesse Helms

Are you interested in running for a different political office (for example, the U.S. Congress or governor) in the future?

No

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Footnotes

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Current members of the North Carolina State Senate

Leadership

Minority Leader:Sydney Batch

Senators

District 1

Robert Hanig (R)

District 2

Norman Sanderson (R)

District 3

Bob Brinson (R)

District 4

Eldon Newton (R)

District 5

Kandie Smith (D)

District 6

Michael Lazzara (R)

District 7

Michael Lee (R)

District 8

William Rabon (R)

District 9

Brent Jackson (R)

District 10

Benton Sawrey (R)

District 11

Lisa Barnes (R)

District 12

Jim Burgin (R)

District 13

Lisa Grafstein (D)

District 14

Dan Blue (D)

District 15

Jay Chaudhuri (D)

District 16

Gale Adcock (D)

District 17

Sydney Batch (D)

District 18

Terence Everitt (D)

District 19

Val Applewhite (D)

District 20

Natalie Murdock (D)

District 21

Tom McInnis (R)

District 22

Sophia Chitlik (D)

District 23

Graig Meyer (D)

District 24

Danny Britt (R)

District 25

Amy Galey (R)

District 26

Phil Berger (R)

District 27

Michael Garrett (D)

District 28

Gladys Robinson (D)

District 29

Dave Craven (R)

District 30

Steven Jarvis (R)

District 31

Dana Jones (R)

District 32

Paul Lowe (D)

District 33

Carl Ford (R)

District 34

Chris Measmer (R)

District 35

Todd Johnson (R)

District 36

Eddie Settle (R)

District 37

Vickie Sawyer (R)

District 38

Mujtaba Mohammed (D)

District 39

DeAndrea Salvador (D)

District 40

Joyce Waddell (D)

District 41

Caleb Theodros (D)

District 42

Woodson Bradley (D)

District 43

Brad Overcash (R)

District 44

Ted Alexander (R)

District 45

Mark Hollo (R)

District 46

Warren Daniel (R)

District 47

Ralph Hise (R)

District 48

Timothy Moffitt (R)

District 49

Julie Mayfield (D)

District 50

Kevin Corbin (R)

Republican Party (30)

Democratic Party (20)