Jimmy Dixon (politician)
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Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives from the 4th district | |
Assumed office January 1, 2011 | |
Preceded by | Russell Tucker |
Personal details | |
Born | James William Dixon February 11, 1945 Friendship, North Carolina |
Political party | Republican |
Residence | Warsaw, North Carolina |
Alma mater | Wake Forest University |
Occupation | Turkey farmer |
Website | www |
James William Dixon[1] (born February 11, 1945)[2] is a member of the North Carolina General Assembly representing House district four which covers Duplin County and part of Onslow County. A farmer from Warsaw, North Carolina, he has served in the state House since 2011.
Early life and education[]
Dixon was born in Friendship, North Carolina. He graduated from in Warsaw where he excelled in football. He attended Wake Forest University on a football scholarship and graduated in 1969 with a B.S. degree.[3]
Electoral history[]
Dixon did not hold any political office before winning election to the State House in 2010.[4]
2008[]
In 2008 Dixon ran unsuccessfully as a Democrat for a seat on the Duplin County Commissioners. He was defeated in a Democratic runoff by Frances Parks.[5]
2010[]
Democratic incumbent Russell Tucker announced that he was retiring and would not seek re-election. Jimmy Dixon decided to run and was unopposed in the Republican primary. In the general election, he went on to face Democratic physician Mott Blair, who also was unopposed in his party primary.[6]
Together, they spent over $250,000.[7] Dixon defeated Blair by just 477 votes out of the 17,531 cast.[8]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Jimmy Dixon | 9,004 | 51.36 | |
Democratic | Mott Blair | 8,527 | 48.64 | |
Total votes | 17,531 | 100.00 |
2012[]
Dixon and fellow incumbent Republican were both drawn into the same district after district lines were changed following census redistricting.[9] Dixon defeated Sager, 62.30%–37.70%, in the Republican primary.[10] Dixon went on to win re-election with 65% of the vote over Democratic challenger Rebecca H. Judge and Constitution Party nominee, who ran officially as a Libertarian, Kevin "Kenny" E. Hayes[11][12]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Jimmy Dixon | 4,873 | 62.30 | |
Republican | Efton Sager | 2,949 | 37.70 | |
Total votes | 7,822 | 100.00 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Jimmy Dixon | 20,371 | 65.04 | |
Democratic | Rebecca H. Judge | 9,896 | 31.60 | |
Libertarian | Kevin E. Hayes | 1,053 | 3.36 | |
Total votes | 31,320 | 100.00 |
References[]
- ^ "2012 General Election Candidate List". North Carolina State Board of Elections. p. 10. Archived from the original on May 14, 2012. Retrieved June 5, 2012.
- ^ "Rep. James (Jimmy) W. Dixon". North Carolina Center for Public Policy Research. Archived from the original on March 31, 2017. Retrieved June 5, 2012.
- ^ "Bio". Jimmy Dixon for HD4. Archived from the original on April 15, 2013. Retrieved June 3, 2012.
- ^ Ovaska, Sarah. "The New Crop – Rep. Jimmy Dixon". North Carolina Policy Watch. Retrieved June 3, 2012.
- ^ Jordan, Dave (June 25, 2008). "Runoff elections results". WITN. Retrieved May 7, 2013.
- ^ Hodge, Hope (November 3, 2010). "Dixon clinches House 4 race in nail biter". Jacksonville Daily News. Retrieved June 3, 2012.
- ^ Lindell, Kay (October 31, 2010). "$250,000 spent in House 4 race". Jacksonville Daily News. Retrieved June 3, 2012.
- ^ a b "General Election November 2, 2010". North Carolina State Board of Elections. Retrieved June 3, 2012.
- ^ Burrows, Sara (May 7, 2012). "Dixon and Sager Double-Bunked in House District 4". Carolina Journal Online. John Locke Foundation. Retrieved June 5, 2012.
- ^ a b "Primary Election May 8, 2012". North Carolina State Board of Elections. Retrieved June 4, 2012.
- ^ Kay, Lindell (November 6, 2012). "Dixon wins reelection in Duplin". Jacksonville Daily News. Retrieved November 30, 2012.
- ^ a b "NC General Election Results 2012". NC State Board of Elections. Retrieved November 14, 2012.
External links[]
- Official website
- NC General Assembly House profile.
- Profile at Vote Smart
- Members of the North Carolina House of Representatives
- Living people
- North Carolina Republicans
- Wake Forest University alumni
- 1945 births
- 21st-century American politicians
- People from Wake County, North Carolina
- People from Warsaw, North Carolina