Hugh Blackwell
Hugh Blackwell | |
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| Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives from the 86th[2] district | |
| Assumed office January 28, 2009[1] | |
| Preceded by | Walt Church[3] |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Hugh Allen Blackwell July 14, 1944 |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence | Valdese, North Carolina[2] |
| Occupation | Attorney[2] |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | United States Army Reserve[2] |
Hugh Allen Blackwell (born July 14, 1944) is an American politician in Burke County, North Carolina.[4] Blackwell is a member in the North Carolina House of Representatives, District 86, which covers half of Burke County.[2] A Harvard Law School graduate, Hugh Blackwell is a partner in a law practice based in Valdese.[5] Blackwell is a board of trustees member for Western Piedmont Community College in Morganton.[6] He also served as a member on the Burke County School Board before pursuing a political career in state government.[6]
Honors
[edit]In 2018, Blackwell was listed as a Champion of the Family in the NC Values Coalition Scorecard.[7]
Electoral history
[edit]2020
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Hugh Blackwell (incumbent) | 27,154 | 69.88% | |
| Democratic | Cecelia Surratt | 11,705 | 30.12% | |
| Total votes | 38,859 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2018
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Hugh Blackwell (incumbent) | 16,412 | 64.48% | |
| Democratic | Tim Barnsback | 9,039 | 35.52% | |
| Total votes | 25,451 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2016
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Hugh Blackwell (incumbent) | 21,226 | 62.44% | |
| Democratic | Tim Barnsback | 12,766 | 37.56% | |
| Total votes | 33,992 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2014
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Hugh Blackwell (incumbent) | 3,197 | 81.58% | |
| Republican | A. Bradley Scott | 722 | 18.42% | |
| Total votes | 3,919 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Hugh Blackwell (incumbent) | 13,970 | 63.80% | |
| Democratic | Jim Cates | 7,926 | 36.20% | |
| Total votes | 21,896 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2012
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Hugh Blackwell (incumbent) | 19,537 | 60.82% | |
| Democratic | Jim Cates | 12,584 | 39.18% | |
| Total votes | 32,121 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2010
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Hugh Blackwell (incumbent) | 10,429 | 61.93% | |
| Democratic | Walter Church Jr. | 6,412 | 38.07% | |
| Total votes | 16,841 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2008
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Hugh Blackwell | 14,140 | 51.61% | |
| Democratic | Walt Church (incumbent) | 13,259 | 48.39% | |
| Total votes | 27,399 | 100% | ||
| Republican gain from Democratic | ||||
2006
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Walt Church (incumbent) | 8,369 | 51.50% | |
| Republican | Hugh Blackwell | 7,883 | 48.50% | |
| Total votes | 16,252 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
References
[edit]- ^ "North Carolina State House of Representatives 2009-2010". Retrieved 2021-04-02.
- ^ a b c d e N.C. General Assemble Profile
- ^ N.C. Board of Elections: 2006 General Election Results[permanent dead link]
- ^ "NCCPPR | North Carolina Center for Public Policy Research". Archived from the original on 2013-07-22. Retrieved 2013-07-29.
- ^ "Hugh Blackwell for North Carolina House - Biography". www.hughblackwellfornchouse.com. Archived from the original on 14 September 2008. Retrieved 13 January 2022.
- ^ a b Project Vote Smart Biography
- ^ "NC Values Coalition Legislative Scorecard". Retrieved April 23, 2018.
- ^ [1] North Carolina State Board of Elections.
- ^ [2] North Carolina State Board of Elections.
- ^ [3] North Carolina State Board of Elections.
- ^ [4] North Carolina State Board of Elections.
- ^ [5] North Carolina State Board of Elections.
- ^ [6] North Carolina State Board of Elections.
- ^ [7] North Carolina State Board of Elections.
- ^ [8] North Carolina State Board of Elections.
- ^ [9] North Carolina State Board of Elections.
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