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Ronald Rabin
Ronald J. Rabin is a former Republican member of the North Carolina State Senate, representing District 12 from 2013 to 2018.
Biography
Rabin graduated from the National War College and earned his master's degree from George Washington University. He worked in the aerospace and defense industries prior to his retirement. He retired from the United States Army as a Colonel after 24 years of service.[1]
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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| • Agriculture/Environment/Natural Resources |
| • Appropriations on Pensions, Compensation, and Benefits, Chair |
| • Commerce and Insurance |
| • Education/Higher Education |
| • State and Local Government, Chair |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Rabin served on the following committees:
| North Carolina committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Agriculture/Environment/Natural Resources |
| • Appropriations on Natural and Economic Resources |
| • Education/Higher Education |
| • Finance, Vice-Chair |
| • Health Care |
| • Pensions & Retirement & Aging |
| • State and Local Government |
| • Workforce and Economic Development, Co-Chairman |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Rabin served on the following committees:
| North Carolina committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Agriculture/Environment/Natural Resources |
| • Appropriations on Natural and Economic Resources |
| • Education/Higher Education |
| • Finance |
| • Health Care |
| • Pensions & Retirement & Aging |
Campaign themes
2012
Rabin's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[2]
Jobs & Economy
- Excerpt: "Ronald Rabin understands the number one issue facing our state is getting our economy back on track. Ronald knows what it takes to create jobs and grow a business. The solution is simple. When government gets out of the way, businesses can grow, hire and prosper."
Taxes & Spending
- Excerpt: "Ronald Rabin opposes all tax increases. Families have to work within their budgets and Ronald believes government should be no different. As our state Senator, he will work to set budget priorities and fund critical state services first."
Education
- Excerpt: "Our state’s high school drop out rate is over 30%. This is unacceptable. Ronald Rabin believes the best way to support education is to fund the classroom directly and not wasteful bureaucracies. When money is sent to the classroom and sidesteps administrations, it does more good for the child."
Transportation
- Excerpt: "Ronald supports legislation that will update the funding formula in order to ensure counties receive their fair share of road funding and that the roads and bridges we drive on are safe."
Healthcare
- Excerpt: "onald understands one of the highest expenses for small business owners and families is their healthcare coverage. He supports allowing employees to use their pretax income to purchase private healthcare. Also, Ronald supports “flexible benefits” which will allow families to choose plans that best suits their needs."
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2018
Ronald Rabin did not file to run for re-election.
2016
Elections for the North Carolina State Senate took place in 2016. The primary election was held on March 15, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016.[3] The candidate filing deadline was December 21, 2015.[4]
Incumbent Ronald Rabin defeated Susan Byerly in the North Carolina State Senate District 12 general election.[5][6]
| North Carolina State Senate, District 12 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Ronald Rabin Incumbent |
57.50% | 45,228 | |
| Democratic | Susan Byerly | 42.50% | 33,426 | |
| Total Votes | 78,654 | |||
| Source: North Carolina State Board of Elections | ||||
Susan Byerly defeated James Willis Sills, Jr. in the North Carolina State Senate District 12 Democratic primary.[7][8]
| North Carolina State Senate, District 12 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Susan Byerly |
77.39% | 11,171 | |
| Democratic | James Willis Sills, Jr. | 22.61% | 3,263 | |
| Total Votes | 14,434 | |||
Incumbent Ronald Rabin ran unopposed in the North Carolina State Senate District 12 Republican primary.[9][10]
| North Carolina State Senate, District 12 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Ronald Rabin Incumbent (unopposed) | |
2014
Elections for the North Carolina State Senate 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. Joe Langley defeated James Clark in the Democratic primary, while incumbent Ronald Rabin was unopposed in the Republican primary. Rabin defeated Langley in the general election.[11][12]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Ronald Rabin Incumbent |
56% | 26,903 | |
| Democratic | Joe Langley | 44% | 21,169 | |
| Total Votes | 48,072 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Joe Langley |
65.8% | 4,369 |
| James Clark | 34.2% | 2,274 |
| Total Votes | 6,643 | |
2012
Rabin ran in the 2012 election for North Carolina State Senate District 12. He advanced to a primary runoff after running against Donald S. Davis, Tim McNeill, and Daniel Glover in the Republican primary on May 8. Rabin then defeated Donald S. Davis in the runoff on July 17, 2012. He defeated Brad Salmon (D) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[13][14][15]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Ronald Rabin |
51% | 37,809 | |
| Democratic | Brad Salmon | 49% | 36,337 | |
| Total Votes | 74,146 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Donald S. Davis (advanced to runoff) |
37.9% | 5,709 |
| Ronald Rabin (advanced to runoff) |
27.9% | 4,195 |
| Tim McNeill | 21.1% | 3,173 |
| Daniel Glover | 13.2% | 1,983 |
| Total Votes | 15,060 | |
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.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on environment and conservation issues.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
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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Personal
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When he served in the state Senate, Rabin and his wife, Mona, had three children and nine grandchildren.[1]
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
- Official campaign website
- Profile from Open States
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions via Follow the Money
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 ronaldrabin.com, "About Ronald," accessed March 24, 2014
- ↑ ronaldrabin.com - Issues
- ↑ 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," archived January 19, 2016
- ↑ 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, "Primary Results, 2012," accessed April 15, 2014
- ↑ North Carolina Board of Elections, "Candidate lists," accessed March 9, 2012
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, Official Primary Election Results," accessed June18, 2012
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by David Rouzer (R) |
North Carolina State Senate District 12 2013–2018 |
Succeeded by Jim Burgin (R) |
