Charles McGrady
Charles McGrady (Republican Party) is a former member of the North Carolina House of Representatives, representing District 117. McGrady assumed office in 2011, and left office on October 1, 2020 to pursue other professional opportunities.[1]
On May 13, 2019, McGrady announced he would not seek re-election in 2020.[2]
McGrady served on the Henderson County Board of Commissioners from 2004 to 2010.[3]
Biography
McGrady earned his B.A. from Rhodes College in 1975 and his J.D. from Mercer University in 1978. His professional experience includes working as a law instructor at Wayne State University Law School, a law clerk, the executive director for the Environmental & Conservation Organization of Henderson County, and the Director Emeritus of Falling Creek Camp.[3]
Committee assignments
2019-2020
McGrady was assigned to the following committees:
- Agriculture Committee
- Appropriations on Transportation Committee, Vice Chair
- Appropriations on Agriculture and Natural and Economic Resources Committee, Vice Chair
- Education - Universities Committee
- Appropriations Committee, Chair
- Environment Committee, Vice Chair
- House Judiciary Committee
- Alcoholic Beverage Control 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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| • Alcoholic Beverage Control, Chair |
| • Appropriations, Chair |
| • Environment, Vice chair |
| • Ethics, Vice chair |
| • Judiciary II, Vice chair |
| • Transportation |
| • Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, McGrady served on the following committees:
| North Carolina committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Agriculture |
| • Alcoholic Beverage Control |
| • Appropriations, Chairman |
| • Commerce and Job Development |
| • Education - Universities |
| • Environment, Vice-Chairman |
| • Ethics |
| • Judiciary II, Vice-Chairman |
| • Transportation |
| • Wildlife Resources |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, McGrady served on the following committees:
| North Carolina committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Agriculture |
| • Appropriations, Vice chair |
| • Environment, Vice chair |
| • Ethics |
| • Government |
| • Judiciary, Vice chair |
| • Transportation |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, McGrady served on the following committees:
| North Carolina committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Agriculture |
| • Appropriations |
| • Environment, Vice chair |
| • Judiciary |
| • Transportation |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2020
Charles McGrady did not file to run for re-election.
2018
General election
General election for North Carolina House of Representatives District 117
Incumbent Charles McGrady defeated Gayle Kemp in the general election for North Carolina House of Representatives District 117 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Charles McGrady (R) | 60.1 | 20,596 |
 | Gayle Kemp (D) | 39.9 | 13,699 | |
| Total votes: 34,295 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 117
Gayle Kemp advanced from the Democratic primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 117 on May 8, 2018.
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 117
Incumbent Charles McGrady advanced from the Republican primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 117 on May 8, 2018.
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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.[4] The candidate filing deadline was December 21, 2015.[5]
Incumbent Charles McGrady ran unopposed in the North Carolina House of Representatives District 117 general election.[6][7]
| North Carolina House of Representatives, District 117 General Election, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican |  Charles McGrady Incumbent (unopposed) | |
| Source: North Carolina State Board of Elections | ||
Incumbent Charles McGrady ran unopposed in the North Carolina House of Representatives District 117 Republican primary.[8][9]
| North Carolina House of Representatives, District 117 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Charles McGrady Incumbent (unopposed) | |
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 Charles McGrady defeated Ronnie Edwards in the Republican primary. Shelby Mood ran as a Libertarian candidate. McGrady defeated Mood in the general election.[10][11]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican | Charles McGrady Incumbent |
74.8% | 17,292 | |
| Libertarian | Shelby Mood | 25.2% | 5,838 | |
| Total Votes | 23,130 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
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Charles McGrady Incumbent |
61.7% | 4,815 |
| Ronnie Edwards | 38.3% | 2,989 |
| Total Votes | 7,804 | |
2012
McGrady ran for re-election in 2012. He defeated Roger Snyder in the May 8, 2012, Republican primary. He was unchallenged in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[12][13][14]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican | Charles McGrady Incumbent |
100% | 26,217 | |
| Total Votes | 26,217 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
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Chuck McGrady Incumbent |
57.3% | 6,481 |
| Roger Snyder | 42.7% | 4,822 |
| Total Votes | 11,303 | |
2010
On November 2, 2010, McGrady won election to the North Carolina House of Representatives. He was unopposed in the general election.[15][16]
| North Carolina House of Representatives, General Election Results, District 117 (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Charles McGrady (R)
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20,331 | 100% | ||
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2020
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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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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McGrady and his wife, Jean Sokol McGrady, have two children.[3]
Recent news
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See also
- North Carolina House of Representatives
- House Committees
- General Assembly of North Carolina
- North Carolina state legislative districts
External links
- Profile from Open States
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions via OpenSecrets
Footnotes
- ↑ U.S. News, "Departing N.C. Rep. McGrady Is Transportation Board Choice", July 31, 2020
- ↑ Blue Ridge Public Radio, "Henderson County State Rep. McGrady Will Not Seek Re-Election," May 13, 2019
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Official campaign website, "About Chuck," accessed April 22, 2014(Archived)
- ↑ 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, "Official Primary Election Results For 2014," accessed June 12, 2014
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "General Election Candidate List Grouped by Contest," accessed June 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, "Official Primary Election Results," accessed June 22, 2012
- ↑ 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
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Carolyn Justus |
North Carolina House - District 117 2011 - 2020 |
Succeeded by Timothy Moffitt (R) |
