N. Leo Daughtry | |
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Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives | |
In office January 1, 1993 – January 1, 2017 | |
Preceded by | Billy Creech Barney Paul Woodard (Redistricting) |
Succeeded by | Donna McDowell White |
Constituency | 95th District (1993-2003) 28th District (2003-2005) 26th District (2005-2017) |
Member of the North Carolina Senate from the 15th district | |
In office January 1, 1989 – January 1, 1993 | |
Preceded by | Robert Warren Sr. |
Succeeded by | Elaine Marshall |
Personal details | |
Born | Namon Leo Daughtry (1940-12-03) December 3, 1940 (age 84) Newton Grove, North Carolina |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Helen Daughtry |
Residence | Smithfield, North Carolina |
Alma mater | Wake Forest University (BA, LLB) |
Occupation | Attorney |
Namon Leo Daughtry (born December 3, 1940) is a former Republican member of the North Carolina General Assembly representing the state's twenty-sixth House district, including constituents in Johnston County, North Carolina. An attorney from Smithfield, North Carolina, Daughtry served in the state House since 1995. He previously served two terms in the state Senate.
Early life and education
Daughtry was born in Newton Grove, North Carolina on December 3, 1940.
He would graduate from Wake Forest University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1962 and go on to receive his L.L.B. from the same university's School of Law in 1965.
Military service
- Captain, Judge Advocate General, United States Air Force; 1966–69
Political career
Daughtry served in the North Carolina Senate from 1989 through 1993. He was elected to the state House in 1992, where he was elected Majority Leader in his first term. After Republicans lost control of the House in the 1998 elections, he became Minority Leader. The 2008 election is the only race when he has faced an opponent. Daughtry was a candidate for Governor of North Carolina in the 2000 election, losing the primary to Richard Vinroot.
He has been a Delegate to the Republican National Conventions of 1976, 1980, 1984, 1988, 1992, and 1996.
Currently, Daughtry serves on the UNC Board of Governors.
Election results
2014
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Leo Daughtry (incumbent) | 3,426 | 73.16% | |
Republican | Dennis Nielsen | 1,257 | 26.84% | |
Total votes | 4,683 | 100% |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Leo Daughtry (incumbent) | 18,754 | 100% | |
Total votes | 18,754 | 100% | ||
Republican hold |
2012
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Leo Daughtry (incumbent) | 23,125 | 59.67% | |
Democratic | Jenifer Bubenik | 15,633 | 40.33% | |
Total votes | 38,758 | 100% | ||
Republican hold |
2010
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Leo Daughtry (incumbent) | 18,941 | 100% | |
Total votes | 18,941 | 100% | ||
Republican hold |
2008
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Leo Daughtry (incumbent) | 21,709 | 54.72% | |
Democratic | Jimmy F. Garner | 17,964 | 45.28% | |
Total votes | 39,673 | 100% | ||
Republican hold |
2006
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Leo Daughtry (incumbent) | 12,169 | 100% | |
Total votes | 12,169 | 100% | ||
Republican hold |
2004
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Leo Daughtry (incumbent) | 20,320 | 100% | |
Total votes | 20,320 | 100% | ||
Republican hold |
2002
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Leo Daughtry (incumbent) | 15,833 | 100% | |
Total votes | 15,833 | 100% | ||
Republican hold |
2000
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Leo Daughtry (incumbent) | 15,511 | 60.87% | |
Democratic | Jim Johnson | 9,972 | 39.13% | |
Total votes | 25,483 | 100% | ||
Republican hold |
Civic activities
- Board of Directors, Community Foundation
Awards
- 1996–97; Celebrity of the Year Award; Johnston County Schools
- 1996; Man of the Year; Boy Scouts of America
- 1995; Man of the Year; Johnston County Chamber of Commerce
References
- ^ "The Voter's Self Defense System".
- "North Carolina Manual". 2001.
- "N. Leo Daughtry | Daughtry, Woodard, Lawrence, & Starling | Smithfield, North Carolina". Daughtry, Woodard, Lawrence, & Starling. Retrieved 2018-04-11.
- ^ N.C. Board of Elections: 1994 General Election Results for State House, page 24
- N.C. Board of Elections Results: 1992, 1996 - 2006
- N.C. Board of Elections: 2008 General Election Results
- N.C. Board of Elections: 2010 General Election Results
- North Carolina State Board of Elections.
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- "NC State House 095". Our Campaigns. Retrieved September 22, 2022.
North Carolina Senate | ||
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Preceded byRobert Warren Sr. | Member of the North Carolina Senate from the 15th district 1989–1993 |
Succeeded byElaine Marshall |
North Carolina House of Representatives | ||
Preceded byConstituency established | Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives from the 95th district 1993–2003 |
Succeeded byKaren Ray |
Preceded byFlossie Boyd-Mcintyre | Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives from the 28th district 2003–2005 |
Succeeded byJames Langdon Jr. |
Preceded byBilly Creech | Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives from the 26th district 2005–2017 |
Succeeded byDonna McDowell White |
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