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Laurel Deegan-Fricke
Laurel Deegan-Fricke was a 2016 Democratic candidate for District 15 of the North Carolina State Senate.
Campaign themes
2016
Deegan-Fricke's campaign website highlighted the following issues:
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Jobs and the Economy I promise to work with small businesses, large companies, and all of my constituents to create economic conditions that will allow all of our citizens to thrive. We will establish a system so every potential employee can find work. We can accomplish these things by investing in our state’s infrastructure, creating the best trained workforce in the nation, and dedicating our government’s time to serving the people, not special interests. Education We must make sure our teachers are being paid well and treated like professionals. We are losing great teachers to other states because we are not paying them enough, decimating their planning periods, over-testing their students, and overfilling their classrooms. It is time that our state legislature speak with real teachers, administrators, and students from our public schools across the state and see what we can do to promote their success. Local Government Our state government has consistently usurped the authority of local governments. The Republicans in Raleigh have slashed funding to county and municipal governments, forcing them to raise property taxes on their citizens. These political games must end. Local governments exist for a reason and they often know what is best for their communities. Municipal and county governments should maintain control over their airports, their schools, and their non-discrimination ordinances. Bipartisanship Both parties can work together and make government work for the people. All we need are people who will not give up until it happens. I want to be your voice, if you are a Democrat, an Unaffiliated voter, or a Republican, I will work every day to make sure your problems are solved and your representatives work for you. Environment Protecting the environment will always be a top priority for me. From guaranteeing safe and clean drinking water for our children to creating high-paying clean energy jobs around the state, there is no reason these issues should receive anything less than our whole attention.[1] |
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| —Laurel Deegan-Fricke[2] | ||
Elections
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 John Alexander defeated Laurel Deegan-Fricke and Brad Hessel in the North Carolina State Senate District 15 general election.[5][6]
| North Carolina State Senate, District 15 General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  John Alexander Incumbent |
50.01% | 58,999 | |
| Democratic | Laurel Deegan-Fricke | 45.69% | 53,905 | |
| Libertarian | Brad Hessel | 4.31% | 5,081 | |
| Total Votes | 117,985 | |||
| Source: North Carolina State Board of Elections | ||||
Laurel Deegan-Fricke ran unopposed in the North Carolina State Senate District 15 Democratic primary.[7][8]
| North Carolina State Senate, District 15 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Laurel Deegan-Fricke (unopposed) | |
Incumbent John Alexander ran unopposed in the North Carolina State Senate District 15 Republican primary.[9][10]
| North Carolina State Senate, District 15 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | John Alexander Incumbent (unopposed) | |
Brad Hessel ran unopposed in the North Carolina State Senate District 15 Libertarian primary.[11][12]
| North Carolina State Senate, District 15 Libertarian Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Libertarian | Brad Hessel (unopposed) | |
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See also
- North Carolina State Senate
- North Carolina State Senate District 15
- North Carolina State Senate elections, 2016
- North Carolina State Legislature
External links
- Official campaign website
- Laurel Deegan-Fricke on Facebook
- Profile with the National Association of Professional Women
- North Carolina State Board of Elections
Footnotes
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Laurel Deegan-Fricke, "Issues," accessed September 23, 2016
- ↑ 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, "Candidate Listing," accessed January 4, 2016
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "03/15/2016 Official primary results - Statewide," March 15, 2016
