Michael P. Walters
Michael P. Walters is a former Democratic member of the North Carolina State Senate, representing District 13 from his appointment in November 2009 to January 1, 2015.
Walters did not run for re-election to the Senate in 2014.
Biography
Walters earned his bachelor's degree in Agricultural Education from North Carolina State University. He has been the President of Claybourn Walters Logging Company since 2003.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Walters served on the following committees:
| North Carolina committee assignments, 2013 |
|---|
| • Agriculture/Environment/Natural Resources |
| • Appropriations on Natural and Economic Resources |
| • Finance |
| • Insurance |
| • Pensions & Retirement & Aging |
| • State and Local Government |
| • Transportation |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Walters served on these committees:
| North Carolina committee assignments, 2011 |
|---|
| • Agriculture/Environment/Natural Resources |
| • Appropriations/Base Budget |
| • Finance |
| • Insurance |
| • Judiciary I |
| • Pensions & Retirement & Aging |
| • Redistricting |
| • State and Local Government |
Elections
2012
Walters ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on May 8. He defeated W. Bernard White, Jr. (R) in the general election on November 6, 2012.
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic |  Michael P. Walters Incumbent |
72.6% | 46,974 | |
| Republican | W. Bernard White, Jr. | 27.4% | 17,770 | |
| Total Votes | 64,744 | |||
2010
Walters won re-election to the North Carolina State Senate District 13. He was slated to face Marc Boudreau (R) in the general election but Boudreau withdrew in August 2010. Walters ran unopposed in the general election.[1]
| North Carolina Senate, General Election Results, District 13 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Michael P. Walters (D)
|
22,728 | 100% | ||
Walters defeated Democratic primary challenger Robert Clark on May 4, 2010.[2]
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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Below you can find the scorecards found for the General Assembly of North Carolina in 2014.
- Civitas Action — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
- Environment North Carolina — Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental issues.
- NC Values Coalition — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills relating to family issues.
- North Carolina League of Conservation Voters — Legislators are scored on their votes on environment and conservation issues.
- North Carolina Voters for Animal Welfare — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to animal issues.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the General Assembly of North Carolina in 2013.
- Civitas Action — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
- Environment North Carolina — Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental issues.
- North Carolina League of Conservation Voters — Legislators are scored on their votes on environment and conservation issues.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the General Assembly of North Carolina in 2012.
- Civitas Action — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
- North Carolina League of Conservation Voters — Legislators are scored on their votes on environment and conservation issues.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the General Assembly of North Carolina in 2011.
- Civitas Action — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
- Environment North Carolina — Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental issues.
- North Carolina League of Conservation Voters — Legislators are scored on their votes on environment and conservation issues.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
Personal
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Walters and his wife, Barbara, have three children. They currently reside in Robeson County, North Carolina.
Recent news
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See also
- North Carolina State Senate
- Senate Committees
- General Assembly of North Carolina
- Joint Committees
- North Carolina state legislative districts
External links
- Profile from Open States
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Michael Walters' on State Surge
- Michael Walters' on Facebook
- Campaign contributions via Follow the Money: 2012, 2010
Footnotes
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by David F. Weinstein |
North Carolina State Senate District 13 2009–January 1, 2015 |
Succeeded by Jane W. Smith (D) |
