Marc Basnight
Marc Basnight (b. May 13, 1947) was Democratic member of the North Carolina State Senate, representing District 1 from 1985 to his resignation on January 25, 2011.[1]
Basnight died on December 28, 2020.[2]
Background
Basnight received his diploma from Manteo High School.
Basnight was the owner of Lone Cedar Cafe from 1996 to 2007. He has also worked as a contractor with Basnight Construction Company.
Elections
2010
Basnight was unopposed in the Democratic primary election on May 4, 2010.[3] Basnight won re-election to the North Carolina State Senate District 1, defeating Hood Richardson (R) in the election on November 2, 2010.[4]
| North Carolina Senate, General Election Results, District 1 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Marc Basnight (D)
|
31,720 | 55.40% | ||
| Hood Richardson (R) | 25,169 | 44.60% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Basnight won re-election to the 1st District in the North Carolina State Senate. Basnight had no challenger.[5]
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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Basnight is a widower and has two children.
External links
- Official North Carolina State Senate website
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998, 1996
- Senator Basnight's State Surge
- Senator Basnight's LinkedIn
Footnotes
- ↑ Raleigh News and Observer, "Panel elects Basnight successor," January 24, 2011
- ↑ The Charlotte Observer, "Marc Basnight, one of NC’s most powerful Senate leaders, has died," December 28, 2020
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "2010 Primary Election Results," accessed August 14, 2014
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "2010 General Election Results," accessed March 25, 2015
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "2008 General Election Results," accessed August 14, 2014
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by ' |
North Carolina State Senate District 1 1993–January 25, 2011 |
Succeeded by Stan White (D) |
