Mary Bethel
Mary Bethel (Democratic Party) ran for election to the North Carolina House of Representatives to represent District 37. She lost in the Democratic primary on May 17, 2022.
Bethel completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Mary Bethel was born in Windsor, North Carolina. Bethel earned a bachelor's degree and a graduate degree from North Carolina State University in 1971 and 1982, respectively. Her career experience includes working as a non-profit executive director. Bethel has worked in the human services field in jobs related to aging, persons with disabilities, and health.[1]
Elections
2022
See also: North Carolina House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for North Carolina House of Representatives District 37
Incumbent Erin Paré defeated Christine Kelly and Christopher Robinson in the general election for North Carolina House of Representatives District 37 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Erin Paré (R) | 52.8 | 21,260 |
 | Christine Kelly (D)  | 45.0 | 18,110 | |
| Christopher Robinson (L) | 2.1 | 862 | ||
| Total votes: 40,232 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 37
Christine Kelly defeated Elizabeth Parent and Mary Bethel in the Democratic primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 37 on May 17, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Christine Kelly | 38.5 | 2,066 |
 | Elizabeth Parent | 37.3 | 2,002 | |
 | Mary Bethel | 24.1 | 1,294 | |
| Total votes: 5,362 | |||
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Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Erin Paré advanced from the Republican primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 37.
Libertarian primary election
The Libertarian primary election was canceled. Christopher Robinson advanced from the Libertarian primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 37.
Campaign finance
Campaign themes
2022
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Mary Bethel completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Bethel's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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- I have lived in my District for 35 years and I know many of the needs we have, and I want to further talk with people about challenges they are having and what can be done to help them.
- I have the background and experience to hit the ground running as a legislator if elected. My work history, including the many connections I have made over the years, will be a great asset in helping to represent the people in the District.
- For my life's work, I have been recognized with numerous awards and honors, none of which is dearer to my heart than the Order of the Long Leaf Pine, the state's highest civilian honor for service to the state of North Carolina.
Ensuring access to health care
Strengthening livable communities
Supporting education
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See also
2022 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on March 18, 2022
