Howard Coble

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Howard Coble
Howard Coble
In office
1985-present
Preceded by Robin Britt
Succeeded by Incumbent
Born March 18, 1931
Greensboro, North Carolina
Political party Republican
Spouse single
Religion Presbyterian

Howard Coble, born March 18, 1931 is a Republican Congressman representing the 6th district of North Carolina (map)

Coble was born in Greensboro, North Carolina. After high school, he initially joined the United States Coast Guard, serving for over 5 years and staying on as a reservist for an additional 18 years. Upon discharging from military service, he attended Guilford College, from which he received a history degree. Coble then moved on to the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill and earned a degree in law.

After graduating from college, Coble first worked as an insurance agent. He then spent nearly 20 years as a practicing attorney, and he was also Secretary of Revenue under North Carolina Governor James Holshouser. In 1979, Coble was elected to the state House of Representatives, serving until his election to Congress in 1985.

Coble was elected to his eleventh consecutive term in the 2004 Congressional elections, earning 73% of the popular vote and defeating Democrat William Jordan.

Coble is a strong supporter of agriculture and has voted in favor of bills to protect agriculture. The congressman disapproves of further tobacco regulation because he believes it will hurt North Carolina tobacco planters.

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North Carolina's current delegation to the United States Congress
Senators: Elizabeth Dole (R), Richard Burr (R)

Representative(s): G. K. Butterfield (D), Bob Etheridge (D), Walter B. Jones (R), David E. Price (D), Virginia Foxx (R), Howard Coble (R), Mike McIntyre (D), Robin Hayes (R), Sue Wilkins Myrick (R), Patrick T. McHenry (R), Charles H. Taylor (R), Melvin L. Watt (D), Brad Miller (D)

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