Richard D. Button
Richard D. Button was a 2016 Republican candidate for District 44 of the North Carolina House of Representatives. He ran unsuccessfully for the same seat in 2014 and 2012.
Campaign themes
2014
Button's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[1]
Family
- Excerpt: "Families are the foundation upon which this country was built. The evidence is abundant that healthy families produce outstanding students, workers, business leaders, sports figures, soldiers and great citizens. As your Representative I will ensure that programs and policies be supportive of the family and parental responsibility."
Jobs
- Excerpt: "One of the factors for healthy families is to have good jobs. While government should not be the source of good jobs, the regulations and taxes imposed by lawmakers can either encourage or oppress business."
Energy
- Excerpt: "Energy consumption is crucial to both families and businesses. We are consumers of energy in a variety of ways such as: electricity or gas to heat and cool our homes and businesses, fuel for our vehicles that move people and goods we use everyday. Energy sources like natural gas, oil, and coal are also the origins for many of the materials used in our day to day products. Extracts from these minerals become part of our clothes, furniture, medicines, and parts of many other common products."
Small Government
- Excerpt: "As your representative I will work tirelessly to reduce our State Government wherever possible and limit its impact on our personal lives and liberty."
Elections
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 William Richardson defeated Jim Arp in the North Carolina House of Representatives District 44 general election.[4][5]
North Carolina House of Representatives, District 44 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
Democratic | ![]() |
50.57% | 15,433 | |
Republican | Jim Arp | 49.43% | 15,086 | |
Total Votes | 30,519 | |||
Source: North Carolina State Board of Elections |
Incumbent William Richardson ran unopposed in the North Carolina House of Representatives District 44 Democratic primary.[6][7]
North Carolina House of Representatives, District 44 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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Party | Candidate | |
Democratic | ![]() |
Jim Arp defeated Richard D. Button and Todd Ausborn in the North Carolina House of Representatives District 44 Republican primary.[8][9]
North Carolina House of Representatives, District 44 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||||
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Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
Republican | ![]() |
50.90% | 3,409 | |
Republican | Richard D. Button | 43.17% | 2,891 | |
Republican | Todd Ausborn | 5.93% | 397 | |
Total Votes | 6,697 |
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 Rick Glazier was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while Richard D. Button was unopposed in the Republican primary. Glazier defeated Button in the general election.[10][11][12][13]
2012
Button ran in the 2012 election for North Carolina House of Representatives District 44. He defeated John Czajkowski in the Republican primary on May 8, 2012. District 45 incumbent Rick Glazier ran unopposed in the Democratic primary. Button was defeated by Glazier in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[14][15][16]
Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
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65.2% | 3,002 |
John Czajkowski | 34.8% | 1,603 |
Total Votes | 4,605 |
Additional reading
Recent news
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See also
- North Carolina House of Representatives
- North Carolina State Legislature
- North Carolina House of Representatives elections, 2014
- North Carolina House of Representatives elections, 2016
- North Carolina House of Representatives District 44
External links
- Official campaign website
- Richard D. Button on Facebook
- Richard D. Button on Twitter
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
Footnotes
- ↑ rbutton4nchouse.com, "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
- ↑ 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, "Official Primary Election Results," accessed June 22, 2012