Leon Threatt

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Leon Threatt

Republican Party

Elections and appointments

Last election

November 8, 2016

Contact

Personal website

Leon Threatt was a 2016 Republican candidate who sought election to the U.S. House to represent the 12th Congressional District of North Carolina.

Threatt was a 2014 Republican candidate who sought election to the U.S. House to represent the 12th Congressional District of North Carolina. Threatt was defeated by Vince Coakley in the Republican primary on May 6, 2014.

Elections

2016

See also: North Carolina's 12th Congressional District election, 2016

Heading into the election, Ballotpedia rated this race as safely Democratic. Incumbent Alma Adams (D) defeated Republican candidate Leon Threatt in the general election. Alma Adams (D) defeated Carla Cunningham, Gardenia Henley, Malcolm Graham, Rick Miller, and Tricia Cotham in the Democratic primary on June 7, 2016. Leon Threatt defeated Ryan Duffie and Paul Wright for the Republican nomination. The general election took place on November 8, 2016.

U.S. House, North Carolina District 12 General Election, 2016

Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	Alma Adams Incumbent	67%	234,115
	Republican	Leon Threatt	33%	115,185
Total Votes				349,300
Source: North Carolina State Board of Elections

U.S. House, North Carolina District 12 Republican Primary, 2016

Candidate	Vote %	Votes
Leon Threatt	41.8%	3,495
Paul Wright	34.6%	2,894
Ryan Duffie	23.6%	1,973
Total Votes		8,362
Source: North Carolina State Board of Elections

U.S. House, North Carolina District 12 Democratic Primary, 2016

Candidate	Vote %	Votes
Alma Adams Incumbent	42.5%	12,400
Malcolm Graham	28.9%	8,428
Tricia Cotham	21.1%	6,165
Carla Cunningham	4.3%	1,255
Gardenia Henley	1.5%	444
Rodney Moore (withdrawn)	0.8%	245
Rick Miller	0.8%	235
Total Votes		29,172
Source: North Carolina State Board of Elections

2014

See also: North Carolina's 12th Congressional District elections, 2014

Threatt ran in the 2014 election for the U.S. House to represent North Carolina's 12th District. Threatt was defeated by Vince Coakley in the Republican primary on May 6, 2014.

U.S. House, North Carolina District 12 Republican Primary, 2014

Candidate	Vote %	Votes
Vince Coakley	78%	8,652
Leon Threatt	22%	2,439
Total Votes		11,091
Source: Results via the North Carolina State Board of Elections

Campaign themes

2016

The following issues were listed on Threatt's campaign website. For a full list of campaign themes, click here.

“	From One Veteran to Another!: I have the highest regard for all those men & women who have honorably served in the U. S. Armed Forces. I believe that the freedoms & liberties we all enjoy have been sustained by the blood & lives of those who have worn an American uniform. As a U.S. Congressman, I vow that I will never forget those who have given so much & have asked for so little. You, my fellow veterans, have fulfilled your oath to defend & protect our great Constitution; therefore, we, the American people, must now fulfill our commitment to provide support, care & assistance to you as promised. Character In Leadership: I believe that the foremost responsibility of each congressional leader is to represent the needs and interests of the people of their district in Washington, DC as well as represent Washington, DC before the people here at home. My commitment is to serve and represent North Carolina and the citizens of the 12th District with integrity and character. Educational Reform: I believe education should be a lifelong commitment, and we must continue supporting and investing wisely into our teachers and schools. I also believe that parents deserve the right to send their children to a school of their own choosing, so I support school vouchers and/or tax credits for families who desire to send their children to a private school setting. All children deserve the highest quality of education. I also believe that parents have the primary responsibility for directing and participating in their children’s education–whether that might be home-schooling, private or public schools. Economic Revitalization: I believe in the creative possibilities of the human spirit. Economic growth and prosperity emerges and flourishes by the innovation found in free enterprise, not a bigger government. We must create more job opportunities here at home. Without a job hopelessness and despair settles in the heart. I think our economy has its greatest opportunity for growth by promoting free enterprise, helping small business, reducing taxes, and minimizing governmental regulations. Historical Faith In America: I believe that one of America’s greatest needs is to return to the historical principles and faith that makes this country the great nation that it is. We must reconnect with the values of faith, loyalty and devotion to the Benevolent Creator Who has guided us, provided for us	”
—Leon Threatt's campaign website, http://leonthreatt.com/issues/

See also

• United States House of Representatives
• North Carolina's 12th Congressional District election, 2016
• North Carolina's 12th Congressional District elections, 2014
• North Carolina's 12th Congressional District

External links

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• Campaign website
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Footnotes

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North Carolina's current delegation to the United States Congress

Senators

Ted Budd (R)

Thom Tillis (R)

Representatives

District 1

Donald Davis (D)

District 2

Deborah Ross (D)

District 3

Gregory Murphy (R)

District 4

Valerie Foushee (D)

District 5

Virginia Foxx (R)

District 6

Addison McDowell (R)

District 7

David Rouzer (R)

District 8

Mark Harris (R)

District 9

Richard Hudson (R)

District 10

Pat Harrigan (R)

District 11

Chuck Edwards (R)

District 12

Alma Adams (D)

District 13

Brad Knott (R)

District 14

Timothy Moore (R)

Republican Party (12)

Democratic Party (4)