Frank Iler
Frank Iler (Republican Party) is a member of the North Carolina House of Representatives, representing District 17. He assumed office in 2009. His current term ends on January 1, 2027.
Iler (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the North Carolina House of Representatives to represent District 17. He is on the ballot in the Republican primary on March 3, 2026.[source]
Biography
Iler earned his B.A. in business from Campbell University. His professional experience includes working as an accountant and business owner prior to retirement.[1]
Committee assignments
2023-2024
Iler was assigned to the following committees:
- Appropriations Committee, Vice Chair
- Appropriations on Transportation Committee, Chair
- Commerce Committee
- Education - K-12 Committee
- Election Law and Campaign Finance Reform
- Environment Committee, Chair
- Marine Resources and Aqua Culture Committee
- House Transportation Committee, Vice Chair
2021-2022
Iler was assigned to the following committees:
- Appropriations on Transportation Committee, Chair
- Commerce Committee
- Education - K-12 Committee
- Election Law and Campaign Finance Reform
- Environment Committee, Vice chair
- Marine Resources and Aqua Culture Committee
- Appropriations Committee, Vice chair
- House Transportation Committee, Chair
2019-2020
Iler was assigned to the following committees:
- Appropriations on Transportation Committee, Chair
- Education - K-12 Committee
- Appropriations Committee, Vice Chair
- Commerce Committee
- Insurance Committee
- Environment Committee
- House Transportation Committee, Chair
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, Vice chair |
| • Appropriations on Transportation, Chair |
| • Education - K-12 |
| • Elections and Ethics Law |
| • Environment |
| • Insurance |
| • Transportation, Chair |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Iler served on the following committees:
| North Carolina committee assignments, 2015 |
|---|
| • Appropriations, Vice Chairman |
| • Appropriations on Transportation, Chairman |
| • Education - K-12 |
| • Elections |
| • Environment |
| • Insurance |
| • Transportation, Chairman |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Iler served on the following committees:
| North Carolina committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Appropriations |
| • Education |
| • Elections |
| • Environment |
| • Regulatory Reform |
| • Transportation, Chair |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Iler served on the following committees:
| North Carolina committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Appropriations |
| • Education |
| • Elections |
| • Transportation, Chair |
| • Environment |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Iler served on the following committees:
| North Carolina committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Appropriations |
| • Education |
| • Marine Resources and Aquaculture |
| • Transportation |
| • Wildlife Resources |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2026
See also: North Carolina House of Representatives elections, 2026
General election
The primary will occur on March 3, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
General election for North Carolina House of Representatives District 17
Dennis Breen (D) is running in the general election for North Carolina House of Representatives District 17 on November 3, 2026.
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| Dennis Breen (D) | ||
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Democratic primary
The Democratic primary scheduled for March 3, 2026, was canceled. Dennis Breen (D) advanced from the Democratic primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 17 without appearing on the ballot.
Republican primary
Republican primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 17
Incumbent Frank Iler (R) and Nia Moore (R) are running in the Republican primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 17 on March 3, 2026.
Candidate | ||
| | Frank Iler | |
| Nia Moore | ||
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2024
See also: North Carolina House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for North Carolina House of Representatives District 17
Incumbent Frank Iler defeated Charles Jones in the general election for North Carolina House of Representatives District 17 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Frank Iler (R) | 62.3 | 42,078 | |
| Charles Jones (D) | 37.7 | 25,491 | ||
| Total votes: 67,569 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Charles Jones advanced from the Democratic primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 17.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Frank Iler advanced from the Republican primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 17.
Campaign finance
Endorsements
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Pledges
Iler signed the following pledges.
2022
See also: North Carolina House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for North Carolina House of Representatives District 17
Incumbent Frank Iler defeated Eric Terashima in the general election for North Carolina House of Representatives District 17 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Frank Iler (R) | 62.3 | 28,012 | |
Eric Terashima (D) ![]() | 37.7 | 16,960 | ||
| Total votes: 44,972 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 17
Eric Terashima defeated Edward McKeithan in the Democratic primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 17 on May 17, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Eric Terashima ![]() | 70.8 | 2,968 | |
| Edward McKeithan | 29.2 | 1,227 | ||
| Total votes: 4,195 | ||||
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Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Frank Iler advanced from the Republican primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 17.
Campaign finance
2020
See also: North Carolina House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for North Carolina House of Representatives District 17
Incumbent Frank Iler defeated Tom Simmons in the general election for North Carolina House of Representatives District 17 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Frank Iler (R) | 62.4 | 36,800 | |
| Tom Simmons (D) | 37.6 | 22,140 | ||
| Total votes: 58,940 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Tom Simmons advanced from the Democratic primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 17.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Frank Iler advanced from the Republican primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 17.
Campaign finance
2018
General election
General election for North Carolina House of Representatives District 17
Incumbent Frank Iler defeated Tom Simmons in the general election for North Carolina House of Representatives District 17 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Frank Iler (R) | 63.5 | 28,930 | |
| Tom Simmons (D) | 36.5 | 16,642 | ||
| Total votes: 45,572 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 17
Tom Simmons advanced from the Democratic primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 17 on May 8, 2018.
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| ✔ | Tom Simmons | |
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 17
Incumbent Frank Iler defeated Patricia Sykes in the Republican primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 17 on May 8, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Frank Iler | 61.1 | 3,170 | |
| Patricia Sykes | 38.9 | 2,016 | ||
| Total votes: 5,186 | ||||
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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 Frank Iler defeated Charles Warren in the North Carolina House of Representatives District 17 general election.[4][5]
| North Carolina House of Representatives, District 17 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | 66.44% | 32,757 | ||
| Democratic | Charles Warren | 33.56% | 16,549 | |
| Total Votes | 49,306 | |||
| Source: North Carolina State Board of Elections | ||||
Charles Warren ran unopposed in the North Carolina House of Representatives District 17 Democratic primary.[6][7]
| North Carolina House of Representatives, District 17 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | ||
Incumbent Frank Iler defeated Marion Davis in the North Carolina House of Representatives District 17 Republican primary.[8][9]
| North Carolina House of Representatives, District 17 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | 67.64% | 10,129 | ||
| Republican | Marion Davis | 32.36% | 4,846 | |
| Total Votes | 14,975 | |||
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 Frank Iler defeated Marion Davis in the Republican primary, while Charles Warren was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Iler defeated Warren in the general election.[10][11]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
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69.6% | 5,493 |
| Marion Davis | 30.4% | 2,395 |
| Total Votes | 7,888 | |
2012
Iler ran for re-election in 2012. He ran unopposed in the May 8, 2012, Republican primary. He defeated Lundia Washington (D) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[12][13]
2010
On November 2, 2010, Iler won election to the North Carolina House of Representatives. He defeated Henry Tyson in the Republican primary on May 4 by a margin of 6,131-2,106. Iler faced James Knox (D) in the general election on November 2.[14][15]
| North Carolina House of Representatives, General Election Results, District 17 (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| 24,065 | 68.35% | |||
| James Knox (D) | 11,146 | 31.65% | ||
Campaign themes
2024
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2022
Frank Iler did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
2020
Frank Iler did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
Campaign finance summary
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2024
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In 2024, the North Carolina State Legislature was in session from April 24 to December 13.
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2023
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In 2023, the North Carolina State Legislature was in session from January 11 to October 25.
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2022
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In 2022, the North Carolina State Legislature was in session from May 18 to July 1.
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2021
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In 2021, the North Carolina State Legislature was in session from January 13 to December 30.
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2020
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In 2020, the North Carolina State Legislature was in session from April 28 to September 3. The legislature was in recess from July 8 to September 1 and then reconvened September 2 to September 3.
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2019
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In 2019, the General Assembly of North Carolina was in session from January 9 through August 27.
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2018
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In 2018, the General Assembly of North Carolina was in session from January 10 through July 4.
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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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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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Iler and his wife, Jackie, currently reside in Oak Island, North Carolina.[1]
See also
2026 Elections
External links
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Candidate North Carolina House of Representatives District 17 |
Officeholder North Carolina House of Representatives District 17 |
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Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Official campaign website, "About Frank Iler," accessed April 18, 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, "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
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North Carolina House of Representatives District 17 2009-Present |
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