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Ron Elmer

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Ron Elmer was a Democratic candidate for treasurer of North Carolina in 2016. He was defeated in the primary election.

Elections

2016

See also: North Carolina Treasurer election, 2016

Elmer filed paperwork with the Stanly County Board of Elections on December 2, 2015, declaring him a candidate for the treasurer of North Carolina in 2016.[1] Elmer was defeated in the Democratic primary by Dan Blue III.

North Carolina Treasurer Democratic Primary, 2016
Candidate Vote % Votes
Green check mark transparent.pngDan Blue III 58.4% 553,459
Ron Elmer 41.6% 393,834
Total Votes 947,293
Election results via North Carolina State Board of Elections.


2016 primary

Main article: Battleground state primaries in North Carolina, 2016
See also: North Carolina races we're watching, 2016

Elmer and Blue differed on how to manage the state's pension fund, which had weakened significantly over the past 15 years.[2] Elmer wanted to eliminate outside managers and bring control of the fund back into the treasurer's office, while Blue cautioned against a sweeping change, stating that the government "owe[s] a fiduciary obligation to the retirees to find the best managers they can find."[3]

Elmer criticized Blue for his career on Wall Street and for holding a fundraiser in New York City, denouncing the move as a "quick pay-out."[3][2] Blue countered that his career experience on Wall Street in fact makes him particularly "suitable for this wonky position."[3]

Blue reported significantly more funds than Elmer at the end of February. Just prior to the primary election, Blue had $103,961 in cash on hand compared to $2,295 for Elmer.[4][4]

Key endorsements, Democratic primary election[5][2]
Dan Blue III (D) Ron Elmer (D)
Winston-Salem Journal Forbes
Indy Week State Employees Association of North Carolina
Incumbent Treasurer Janet Cowell The Charlotte Observer
North Carolina Association of Educators
Equality North Carolina
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2012

See also: North Carolina down ballot state executive elections, 2012

Elmer ran for North Carolina Treasurer in 2012. He was defeated by incumbent Janet Cowell in the May 8 Democratic primary.[6] Steve Royal and Frank Roche ran for the Republican nomination. The general election took place on November 6, 2012.

North Carolina Treasurer, Democratic Primary, 2012
Candidate Vote % Votes
Green check mark transparent.pngJanet Cowell Incumbent 76.6% 630,151
Ron Elmer 23.4% 192,134
Total Votes 822,285
Election results via The North Carolina Board of Elections.


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