Marian N. McLawhorn

Marian Nelson McLawhorn was a Democratic member of the North Carolina General Assembly representing the state's ninth House district from 1999 to 2013, including constituents in Pitt County. A resident of Grifton, North Carolina, McLawhorn served six terms in the state House,[1] where she held the position of Democratic Whip.

Marian Nelson McLawhorn
Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives from the 9th district
In office January 1, 1999 – January 1, 2013
Preceded by	Henry Aldridge
Succeeded by	Brian Brown
Personal details
Profession	Librarian, politician

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]

McLawhorn lost her bid for re-election in 2012 to Republican Brian Brown.

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. 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%5B%5D
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

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