Marian N. McLawhorn

Marian Nelson McLawhorn is a Democratic member of the North Carolina General Assembly representing the state's ninth House district since 1999, including constituents in Pitt County. A resident of Grifton, North Carolina, McLawhorn is currently serving in her sixth term in the state House,[1] where she holds the position of Democratic Whip.

She was first elected in 1998, defeating Republican incumbent Henry Aldridge.[2] She was re-elected after defeating Republican candidate Wayne Holloman in the November 2000 election,[2] Judy Eagle in the November 2002 election,[3] Tony Moore in November 2006,[4] Ginny Cooper in the November 2008 election,[5] and Stan Larson in the November 2010 election.[6]

Prior to her service as a State Representative McLawhorn served as Mayor for the town of Grifton. She is a former librarian. Her key issue is education.

References

  1. ↑ http://www.ncga.state.nc.us/gascripts/members/viewMember.pl?sChamber=House&nUserID=191
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Hunt, Jenna (22 October 2002). Eagle hopes to soar above incumbent McLawhorn, Daily Reflector ("she defeated incumbent Republican Henry Aldridge in 1998 and fended off a challenge from Republican leader Wayne Holloman in 2000")
  3. ↑ (6 November 2002). Local Democrats rule results for House, Daily Reflector
  4. ↑ http://www.app.sboe.state.nc.us/NCSBE/Elec/Results/resultsby_contest_single1.asp?ED=11xx07xx2006GENERAL2006ANC%2520STATE%2520HOUSE%2520DISTRICT%2520009&B1=Submit
  5. ↑ http://results.enr.clarityelections.com/NC/Pitt/8011/14045/en/summary.html
  6. ↑ (2 November 2010). McLawhorn Wins by 1 Percent Margin, WNCT-TV