Tom Apodaca
Tom Apodaca (b. November 8, 1957) is a former Republican member of the North Carolina State Senate, representing District 48 from 2002 to his resignation on July 15, 2016.[1] While in office, Apodaca served as the Senate Deputy Republican Leader.
Biography
Apodaca earned his B.S. in business administration from Western Carolina University in 1980. He is President/Owner of Southeastern Sureties Group, Incorporated, and Fifth Avenue Travel, Incorporated. Apodaca also owns A and A Bonding Agency.
Committee assignments
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Apodaca served on the following committees:
| North Carolina committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Appropriations on Education/Higher Education, Co-Chairman |
| • Appropriations on Justice and Public Safety, Vice-Chairman |
| • Appropriations/Base Budget |
| • Commerce |
| • Education/Higher Education |
| • Finance |
| • Insurance, Co-Chairman |
| • Judiciary I |
| • Pensions & Retirement & Aging, Co-Chairman |
| • Redistricting |
| • Rules and Operations of the Senate, Chairman |
| • Ways & Means, Chairman |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Apodaca served on the following committees:
| North Carolina committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Appropriations on Education/Higher Education |
| • Appropriations/Base Budget |
| • Commerce |
| • Education/Higher Education |
| • Finance |
| • Insurance |
| • Judiciary I |
| • Pensions & Retirement & Aging |
| • Rules and Operations of the Senate |
| • Ways & Means |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Apodaca served on these committees:
| North Carolina committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Appropriations/Base Budget |
| • Commerce |
| • Education/Higher Education |
| • Finance |
| • Insurance |
| • Judiciary I |
| • Pensions & Retirement & Aging |
| • Redistricting |
| • Rules and Operations of the Senate |
| • Ways & Means |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Apodaca served on these committees:
| North Carolina committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Appropriations/Base Budget |
| • Commerce |
| • Education/Higher Education |
| • Finance |
| • Judiciary II |
| • State and Local Government |
| • Transportation |
Issues
Voting rights legislation
Apodaca moved an "omnibus voting rights bill" to the North Carolina State Senate. Included in the bill were removal of the state's early voting period, Sunday voting, and same-day registration provisions. Some critics of the bill said it would hurt Democrats, who cast nearly 50% more early voting ballots than Republicans in 2012, and African-Americans, who accounted for almost 30% of all early voting in 2012. Apodaca, however, stated his belief that the law would improve the integrity of the voting process. Because of the Supreme Court's action on the Voting Rights Ac, the state would not require U.S. Department of Justice approval before the bill is signed into law.[2][3]
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
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. Incumbent Tom Apodaca was unopposed in the Republican primary, while Rick Wood was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Apodaca defeated Wood in the general election.[4][5][6][7]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Tom Apodaca Incumbent |
57.4% | 37,664 | |
| Democratic | Rick Wood | 42.6% | 27,925 | |
| Total Votes | 65,589 | |||
2012
Apodaca defeated Fremont V. Brown III in the Republican Primary on May 8. He was unchallenged in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[8][9]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Tom Apodaca Incumbent |
100% | 62,736 | |
| Total Votes | 62,736 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
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Tom Apodaca Incumbent |
72.9% | 18,950 |
| Fremont V. Brown III | 27.1% | 7,039 |
| Total Votes | 25,989 | |
2010
Apodaca won re-election to the North Carolina State Senate District 48, defeating Jon Dixon (D).[10]
| North Carolina Senate, General Election Results, District 48 (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Tom Apodaca (R)
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43,457 | 65.94% | ||
| Jon Dixon (D) | 22,447 | 34.06% | ||
Apodaca was unopposed in the primary election on May 4, 2010.[11]
2008
On November 4, 2008, Apodaca won re-election to the 48th District in the North Carolina State Senate. Apodaca had no challenger.[12]
Campaign finance summary
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2016
In 2016, the General Assembly of North Carolina was in session from April 25 through July 1.
- Civitas Action: 2016 Full Rankings
- Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
- North Carolina League of Conservation Voters: 2016 Legislative Scorecard
- Legislators are scored on their votes on environment and conservation issues.
- N.C. Values Coalition: 2016 scorecard
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills relating to family issues.
- The American Conservative Union: 2016 Legislative Scorecard
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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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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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Apodaca and his wife, Lisa, have two children.
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
- Senator Apodaca's Facebook page
- Senator Apodaca State Surge
- Campaign contributions via Follow the Money
Footnotes
- ↑ The Robesonian, "Powerful GOP Senator resigning short of term," accessed July 19, 2016
- ↑ slate.com, "North Carolina's Coming Voter Law Apocalypse," July 2, 2013
- ↑ latimes.com, "In North Carolina, voting procedure changes loom," June 29, 2013
- ↑ 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, "Candidate lists," accessed March 9, 2012
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "Official Primary Election Results, 2012," accessed June 18, 2012
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "2010 General Election Results," accessed August 14, 2014
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "2010 Primary Election Results," accessed August 14, 2014
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "2008 General Election Results," accessed August 14, 2014
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| Preceded by ' |
North Carolina State Senate District 48 2003–2016 |
Succeeded by Chuck Edwards (R) |
