John Blust
John Marshall Blust (born June 4, 1954) is a former Republican member of the North Carolina General Assembly, representing the state's sixty-second House district, including constituents in Guilford county.[2] An attorney from Greensboro, North Carolina, Blust has previously served terms in both the state House and Senate. He is a lawyer and a former U.S. Army captain.
Representative John Marshall Blust | |
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| Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives | |
| In office January 1, 2001 – January 1, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Stephen Wood |
| Succeeded by | John Faircloth |
| Constituency | 27th District (2001-2003) 62nd District (2003-2019) |
| Member of the North Carolina Senate from the 32nd district | |
| In office May 9, 1996[1] – January 1, 1999 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas B. Sawyer Sr. |
| Succeeded by | Kay Hagan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 4, 1954 Hamilton, Ohio |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Maria Blust |
| Children | Barbara Blust |
| Alma mater | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (BS, JD) |
| Profession | Attorney, Politician |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1972 - 1974 (Enlisted) 1982 - 1985 (Officer) |
| Rank |  Captain |
Blust was defeated for reelection to his N.C. Senate seat by Kay Hagan, who would go on to be elected to the United States Senate.
In March 2016, Blust officially announced his candidacy for the United States House of Representatives for North Carolina's newly redrawn 13th District.[3] He was defeated in the Republican primary by Ted Budd.
Blust did not seek re-election to the North Carolina General Assembly in 2018.
Election History
2016
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | John Blust (incumbent) | 32,010 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 32,010 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2014
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | John Blust (incumbent) | 18,841 | 62.09% | |
| Democratic | Sal Leone | 11,504 | 37.91% | |
| Total votes | 30,345 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2012
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | John Blust (incumbent) | 27,633 | 76.32% | |
| Libertarian | Kent P. Wilsey | 8,574 | 23.68% | |
| Total votes | 36,207 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2010
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | John Blust (incumbent) | 21,829 | 83.65% | |
| Libertarian | Jeffery Simon | 4,266 | 16.35% | |
| Total votes | 26,095 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2008
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | John Blust (incumbent) | 33,472 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 33,472 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2006
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | John Blust (incumbent) | 16,116 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 16,116 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2004
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | John Blust (incumbent) | 31,436 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 31,436 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2002
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | John Blust (incumbent) | 13,060 | 62.06% | |
| Democratic | Flossie Boyd-McIntyre (incumbent) | 7,983 | 37.94% | |
| Total votes | 21,043 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2000
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | John Blust | 24,063 | 83.98% | |
| Reform | Stephen Wood (incumbent) | 4,589 | 16.01% | |
| Total votes | 28,652 | 100% | ||
| Republican gain from Reform | ||||
References
- https://www.carolana.com/NC/Legislators/Documents/Journal_of_the_Senate_of_the_General_Assembly_of_North_Carolina_1996_Extra_Session.pdf
- N.C. General Assembly Profile
- N.C. Board of Elections: 2016 General Election
- N.C. Board of Elections: 2010 General Election
- N.C. Board of Elections: 2010 General Election
- N.C. Board of Elections: 2010 General Election
- N.C. Board of Elections: 2008 General Election
- N.C. Board of Elections: 2006 General Election
- N.C. Board of Elections: 2004 General Election
- N.C. Board of Elections: 2002 General Election
- N.C. Board of Elections: 2000 General Election
External links
| North Carolina Senate | ||
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| Preceded by Thomas B. Sawyer Sr. |
Member of the North Carolina Senate from the 32nd district 1996–1999 |
Succeeded by Kay Hagan |
| North Carolina House of Representatives | ||
| Preceded by Stephen W. Wood |
Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives from the 27th district 2001–2003 |
Succeeded by Stanley H. Fox |
| Preceded by David M. Miner |
Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives from the 62nd district 2003–2019 |
Succeeded by John Faircloth |
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