Jeffrey Elmore (born January 17, 1978) is an American politician and educator who is a former member of the North Carolina House of Representatives. He represented the 94th district (including constituents in Alexander and Wilkes counties) from 2013 to 2024.[1][2][3] He ran in the 2024 North Carolina lieutenant gubernatorial election.[4]
Jeffrey Elmore | |
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| Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives from the 94th district | |
| In office January 1, 2013 – September 13, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Shirley Randleman |
| Succeeded by | Blair Eddins |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Jeffrey Carter Elmore January 17, 1978 Wilkesboro, North Carolina |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Laura |
| Children | Carter Elmore, Campbell Elmore |
| Residence | North Wilkesboro, North Carolina |
| Alma mater | Appalachian State University (BS) |
Background
editRepresentative Jeffrey Elmore, serves the 94th House District in the North Carolina House of Representatives. The 94th District is made up of the population centers of Wilkes County and Alexander County. He has held this position since his election in 2012. He is Chairman of Appropriations, as well as a member of several committees. Prior to his service in state government, he served as a Commissioner in the Town of North Wilkesboro and was elected in 2007. Prior to his service as Commissioner, he served as a planning board member and chairman of the Board of Adjustments. He served as president of Professional Educators of North Carolina (PENC), a nonpartisan group of 7,000 teachers in North Carolina and also as a board member of the Blue Ridge Opportunity Commission (BROC) which manages Head Start and aids unprivileged citizens. BROC serves Wilkes, Ashe, and Alleghany counties. Jeffrey grew up in Wilkes County and has deep family roots. Jeffrey was a North Carolina Teaching Fellow and graduated from Appalachian State University, Summa Cum Laude. Upon graduation he went into the classroom. Jeffrey is a teacher in Wilkes County Schools and is in his twentieth year.[5] Elmore was elected to the North Carolina House of Representatives in 2012 and assumed office in 2013.[6] He resigned in September 2024.[7]
Committee assignments
edit2021-2022 session
edit- Appropriations (Chair)
- Appropriations - Education(Vice Chair)
- Agriculture
- Education - K-12
- Education - Community Colleges
- Pensions and Retirement
2019-2020 session
edit- Appropriations (Vice Chair)
- Appropriations - Education (Chair)
- Education - K-12 (Chair)
- Agriculture
- Education - Community Colleges
- Pensions and Retirement
- Redistricting
2017-2018 session
edit- Appropriations (Vice Chair)
- Appropriations - Education (Chair)
- Education - K-12 (Chair)
- Education - Universities
- Pensions and Retirement
- Energy and Public Utilities
- State Personnel
2015-2016 session
edit- Appropriations
- Appropriations - Education
- Education - K-12 (Chair)
- Education - Universities
- Pensions and Retirement
- Public Utilities
- State Personnel
2013-2014 session
edit- Appropriations
- Education (Vice Chair)
- Public Utilities
- State Personnel
- Government
Electoral history
edit2020
edit| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jeffrey Elmore (incumbent) | 36,696 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 36,696 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2018
edit| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jeffrey Elmore (incumbent) | 21,278 | 72.68% | |
| Democratic | Dianne Little | 7,998 | 27.32% | |
| Total votes | 29,276 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2016
edit| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jeffrey Elmore (incumbent) | 24,467 | 74.51% | |
| Democratic | Michael T. Lentz | 8,372 | 25.49% | |
| Total votes | 32,839 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2014
edit| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jeffrey Elmore (incumbent) | 4,616 | 70.07% | |
| Republican | Gary D. Blevins | 1,972 | 29.93% | |
| Total votes | 6,588 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jeffrey Elmore (incumbent) | 16,357 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 16,357 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2012
edit| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jeffrey Elmore | 6,937 | 61.89% | |
| Republican | John Reavill | 2,168 | 19.34% | |
| Republican | John J. Goudreau | 2,103 | 18.76% | |
| Total votes | 11,208 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jeffrey Elmore | 23,601 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 23,601 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
References
edit- ^ "The Voter's Self Defense System". Vote Smart. Retrieved February 19, 2022.
- ^ "Representative Jeffrey Elmore (Republican, 2017-2018 Session)". Ncleg.net. Retrieved 2018-11-17.
- ^ "Incumbent Elmore Faces Wilkes Commissioner Blevins in House 94". Carolina Journal. 2014-04-15. Retrieved 2018-11-17.
- ^ "Elmor for NC". Archived from the original on 2023-07-31. Retrieved 2023-09-05.
- ^ "Jeffrey Elmore website". Archived from the original on 2021-05-14. Retrieved 2021-05-11.
- ^ "Jeffrey Elmore". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2020-12-25.
- ^ "North Carolina House Rep. Jeffrey Elmore resigning before term ends". Associated Press. Retrieved September 14, 2024.
- ^ [1] North Carolina State Board of Elections.
- ^ [2] North Carolina State Board of Elections.
- ^ [3] North Carolina State Board of Elections.
- ^ [4] North Carolina State Board of Elections.
- ^ [5] North Carolina State Board of Elections.
- ^ [6] North Carolina State Board of Elections.
- ^ [7] North Carolina State Board of Elections.