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Nelson Dollar
Nelson Dollar (Republican Party) was a member of the North Carolina House of Representatives, representing District 36. Dollar assumed office in 2005. Dollar left office on December 31, 2018.
Dollar (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the North Carolina House of Representatives to represent District 36. Dollar lost in the general election on November 6, 2018.
Biography
Dollar earned his B.S. and M.A. in social sciences from Appalachian State University. When he served in the state House, his professional experience included working as a media and public relations specialist with J.N. Dollar since 1994.
Committee assignments
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| North Carolina committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Appropriations, Chair |
| • Energy and Public Utilities |
| • Finance, Vice chair |
| • Health Care Reform, Chair |
| • Health, Vice chair |
| • Insurance |
| • University Board of Governors Nominating, Chair |
| • Transportation |
| • Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Dollar served on the following committees:
| North Carolina committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Appropriations, Senior Chairman |
| • Commerce and Job Development |
| • Finance, Vice Chairman |
| • Health, Vice Chairman |
| • Insurance |
| • Judiciary IV |
| • Public Utilities |
| • Regulatory Reform |
| • Transportation |
| • University Board of Governors Nominating, Chairman |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Dollar served on the following committees:
| North Carolina committee assignments, 2013 |
|---|
| • Appropriations, Chair |
| • Commerce and Job Development |
| • Finance, Vice chair |
| • Health and Human Services, Vice chair |
| • Insurance |
| • Public Utilities |
| • Transportation |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Dollar served on the following committees:
| North Carolina committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Appropriations |
| • Commerce and Job Development |
| • Health and Human Services, Chair |
| • State Personnel, Vice chair |
| • Transportation |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Dollar served on the following committees:
| North Carolina committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Appropriations |
| • Education |
| • Health |
| • Transportation |
| • University Board of Governors Nominating |
Campaign themes
2014
Dollar's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[1]
Jobs and the Economy
- Excerpt: "We need to lower our tax rates, streamline regulations and take the steps necessary to encourage more investment and job creation in our economy. We must establish an economic environment to reward innovation and encourage capital investment."
Improving Education
- Excerpt: "I will continue to work to cut the high school dropout rate and improve basic math, reading and writing skills in the early grades, restore discipline to the classroom, and support our teachers."
Spending Reform
- Excerpt: "When the economy is growing, we should put money aside so we can avoid cutting services or raising taxes in times of economic downturns when State revenues are contracting."
Tax Reform
- Excerpt: " I oppose expanding service taxes in the midst of the most significant recession in our lifetime. Now is not the time to be raising taxes especially on hard pressed small businesses."
State's Budget
- Excerpt: "We can no longer afford to be everything to everyone and fund every special interest, we must be focused on those services which directly impact the health of our citizens, public safety, the education of our children, and boost our economy."
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2018
General election
General election for North Carolina House of Representatives District 36
Julie von Haefen defeated incumbent Nelson Dollar and Robyn Pegram in the general election for North Carolina House of Representatives District 36 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Julie von Haefen (D) | 49.5 | 21,551 |
 | Nelson Dollar (R) | 47.5 | 20,667 | |
| Robyn Pegram (L) | 3.0 | 1,305 | ||
| Total votes: 43,523 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 36
Julie von Haefen advanced from the Democratic primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 36 on May 8, 2018.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | | Julie von Haefen |
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 36
Incumbent Nelson Dollar advanced from the Republican primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 36 on May 8, 2018.
Candidate | ||
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2016
Elections for the North Carolina House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election was held on March 15, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016.[2] The candidate filing deadline was December 21, 2015.[3]
Incumbent Nelson Dollar defeated Jennifer Ferrell and Brian Irving in the North Carolina House of Representatives District 36 general election.[4][5]
| North Carolina House of Representatives, District 36 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Nelson Dollar Incumbent |
49.26% | 25,295 | |
| Democratic | Jennifer Ferrell | 46.49% | 23,875 | |
| Libertarian | Brian Irving | 4.25% | 2,184 | |
| Total Votes | 51,354 | |||
| Source: North Carolina State Board of Elections | ||||
Jennifer Ferrell defeated Woodie Cleary in the North Carolina House of Representatives District 36 Democratic primary.[6][7]
| North Carolina House of Representatives, District 36 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Jennifer Ferrell |
75.18% | 7,951 | |
| Democratic | Woodie Cleary | 24.82% | 2,625 | |
| Total Votes | 10,576 | |||
Incumbent Nelson Dollar defeated Mark Villee in the North Carolina House of Representatives District 36 Republican primary.[8][9]
| North Carolina House of Representatives, District 36 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Nelson Dollar Incumbent |
55.73% | 7,913 | |
| Republican | Mark Villee | 44.27% | 6,286 | |
| Total Votes | 14,199 | |||
2016 primary
- Main article: Battleground state primaries in North Carolina, 2016
According to North Carolina Public Radio, the House District 36 race "is one of the only General Assembly races featuring TV ads." Villee and Dollar sparred over their conservative views.[10]
Villee questioned Dollar's conservative credentials, arguing that Dollar promoted more government spending as budget chairman. "I would coin it [the race] as the people versus the establishment. ... Rep. Dollar has become the representative for the establishment," Villee said. Dollar responded that Villee's characterization of his tenure was wrong. "It's easy for someone to make false criticisms when they have no clue what they're talking about," Dollar said. In a TV ad, Dollar touted his 95 percent rating from the American Conservative Union and his endorsement from former North Carolina Speaker and U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis.[10][11]
Conservative business owner Bob Luddy spent roughly $40,000 in independent expenditures to defeat Dollar. Luddy's website StopNelsonDollar.com said Dollar represents special interest groups over his constituents. Luddy also called Villee "a hard-working guy who has common sense."[11]
Dollar reported significantly more campaign cash on hand at the end of 2015. As of December 31, 2015, Dollar reported $227,696 cash on hand compared to just $100 for Villee.[12][13]
2014
Elections for the North Carolina House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on May 6, 2014. The general election took place on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was February 28, 2014. Incumbent Nelson Dollar was unopposed in the Republican primary, while Lisa Baker was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Dollar defeated Baker in the general election.[14][15][16][17]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Nelson Dollar Incumbent |
54.3% | 19,159 | |
| Democratic | Lisa Baker | 45.7% | 16,097 | |
| Total Votes | 35,256 | |||
2012
Dollar ran for re-election in 2012. He ran unopposed in the May 8, 2012, Republican primary. He defeated Lisa Baker (D) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[18][19]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Nelson Dollar Incumbent |
55% | 26,217 | |
| Democratic | Lisa Baker | 45% | 21,485 | |
| Total Votes | 47,702 | |||
2010
On November 2, 2010, Dollar won election to the North Carolina House of Representatives. He had no primary opposition but was challenged by Robin Anderson in the general election which took place on November 2, 2010.[20][21]
| North Carolina House of Representatives, General Election Results, District 36 (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Nelson Dollar (R)
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17,477 | 58.84% | ||
| Robin Anerson (D) | 12,225 | 41.16% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Dollar won re-election to the North Carolina House of Representatives.[22] $98,334 was raised for this campaign.[23]
| North Carolina House of Representatives, District 36 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Nelson Dollar (R)
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21,862 | |||
| Al Swanstrom (D) | 20,872 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2018
In 2018, the General Assembly of North Carolina was in session from January 10 through July 4.
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- Legislators are scored on their votes on environment and conservation issues.
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2017
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In 2017, the General Assembly of North Carolina was in session from January 11 through June 30. Before the legislature adjourned its regular scheduled session, the legislature scheduled the following additional session dates: August 3, August 18 to August 25, August 28 to August 31, and October 4 to October 17.
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2016
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In 2016, the General Assembly of North Carolina was in session from April 25 through July 1.
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2015
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In 2015, the General Assembly of North Carolina was in session from January 14 through September 30.
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2014
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In 2014, the General Assembly of North Carolina will be in session from May 14 through a date to be determined by the legislature.
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2013
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In 2013, the General Assembly of North Carolina was in session from January 9 to July 26.
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2012
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In 2012, the General Assembly of North Carolina was in session from May 16 to July 3.
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2011
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In 2011, the General Assembly of North Carolina was in session from January 26 to June 18. A special session dealing with redistricting began July 13 and ended July 28.
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Personal
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When he served in the state House, Dollar and his wife, Lorrie, had one child. They resided in Cary, North Carolina.
Recent news
The link below is to the most recent stories in a Google news search for "Nelson + Dollar + North Carolina + House"
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See also
- North Carolina House of Representatives
- House Committees
- General Assembly of North Carolina
- North Carolina state legislative districts
External links
- Official campaign website
- Profile from Open States
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Nelson Dollar on Facebook
- Campaign contributions via Follow the Money
Footnotes
- ↑ nelsondollar.net, "Issues," accessed August 19, 2014
- ↑ The primary for U.S. congressional elections was rescheduled to June 7, 2016, following legal challenges to North Carolina's district maps. State races were unaffected.
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "2016 Candidate Filing," accessed December 22, 2015
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "Candidate Listing," accessed August 23, 2016
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "2016 General Election results lookup," accessd December 21, 2016
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "Candidate Listing," accessed January 4, 2016
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "03/15/2016 Official primary results - Statewide," March 15, 2016
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "Candidate Listing," accessed January 4, 2016
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "03/15/2016 Official primary results - Statewide," March 15, 2016
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 WUNC.org, "An Incumbent Vies For Re-election In The Year Of The Outsider," March 3, 2016
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 WRAL.com, "Budget chairman faces challenge on conservative credentials," February 14, 2016
- ↑ NCSBE.gov, "Political Campaign Disclosure Report," accessed March 10, 2016
- ↑ NCSBE.gov, "Political Campaign Disclosure Report," accessed March 10, 2016
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "Primary Candidate List Grouped by Contest," accessed March 7, 2014
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "General Election Candidate List Grouped by Contest," accessed August 12, 2014
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "05/06/2014 Official Primary Election Results - Statewide," accessed December 5, 2014
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "11/04/2014 Official General Election Results - Statewide," accessed December 5, 2014
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "2012 Primary Election Results," accessed June 12, 2014
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "2012 General Election Results," accessed June 12, 2014
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "2010 Primary Election Results," accessed June 12, 2014
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "Official North Carolina General Election Results- November 2, 2010," accessed June 12, 2014
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "2008 General Election Results," accessed August 14, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "2008 campaign contributions," accessed August 14, 2014
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by ' |
North Carolina House - District 36 2011–2018 |
Succeeded by Julie von Haefen (D) |
