| Jerry Carter | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives from the 65th district | |
| In office January 1, 2019 – August 3, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Bert Jones |
| Succeeded by | Reece Pyrtle |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1955-05-27)May 27, 1955 Eden, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Died | (aged 66) Durham, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Alma mater | Liberty University |
| Occupation | Pastor |
Jerry Lee Carter (May 27, 1955 – August 3, 2021) was an American politician who served as a Republican member of the North Carolina House of Representatives, having been initially elected in 2018. He represented District 65, covering most of Rockingham County. He was the founder and pastor of Reidsville Baptist Church in Reidsville, North Carolina.
Carter died from complications of surgery at a hospital in Durham, North Carolina, on August 3, 2021, at age 66.
Electoral history
2020
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jerry Carter (incumbent) | 26,784 | 64.74% | |
| Democratic | Amanda Joann Bell | 14,590 | 35.26% | |
| Total votes | 41,734 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2018
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jerry Carter | 16,464 | 57.38% | |
| Democratic | Michael H. "Mike" Lee | 10,007 | 34.88% | |
| Libertarian | Houston Barrow | 2,220 | 7.74% | |
| Total votes | 28,691 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
References
- The Honorable Dr. Jerry Lee Carter obituary
- "Jerry Carter Announces His Candidacy For The N.C. House of Representatives | RockinghamUpdate". Retrieved August 4, 2021.
- "Representative Jerry Carter - Biography - North Carolina General Assembly". www.ncleg.gov. Archived from the original on February 10, 2021. Retrieved February 5, 2021.
- "Candidate Profiles: N.C. House District 65". Greensboro News and Record. Retrieved August 4, 2021.
- Robertson, Gary D. (August 4, 2021). "NC Rep. Jerry Carter, longtime Baptist minister, dies at 66". The News & Observer. Associated Press. Archived from the original on August 4, 2021. Retrieved August 4, 2021.
- North Carolina State Board of Elections.
- North Carolina State Board of Elections.
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| Preceded byBert Jones | Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives from the 65th district 2019–2021 |
Succeeded byReece Pyrtle |
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