Marilyn Avila (born January 3, 1949) is a former Republican member of the North Carolina House of Representatives. She first won office in the 2006 election,[3] and she represented the state's 40th house district from 2007 until 2017. She was defeated by Democrat Joe John in the 2016 election. In 2018, she attempted to make a comeback for her old seat, but she lost again to John. She chaired the Appropriations Subcommittee on Health and Human Services,[4] Commerce and Job Development Subcommittee on Science and Technology,[5] Unemployment Fraud Task Force.[6] Rep. Avila also sat on the Appropriations Committee, Appropriations Subcommittee on Education, Commerce and Job Development Committee, Education Committee, Ethics Committee, House Select Committee on Certificate of Need Process and Related Hospital Issues, House Select Committee on Education Reform, House Select Committee on State-Owned Assets, State Personnel Committee, and Transportation Committee.[7]
Marilyn Avila | |
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| Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives from the 40th district | |
| In office January 1, 2007 – January 1, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Rick Eddins |
| Succeeded by | Joe John |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 3, 1949[1] Statesboro, Georgia[1] |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence | Raleigh, North Carolina |
| Education | Georgia Southern College (BS)[1] |
| Profession | Former Chemist and Business Owner[2] |
| Website | Campaign Website |
Her professional career includes working as a chemist for HanesBrands, Inc., for the public policy think tank John Locke Foundation and hairstyling salon owner.[8]
Election results
edit2018 General Election
edit| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Joe John (incumbent) | 24,193 | 51.24% | |
| Republican | Marilyn Avila | 21,256 | 45.02% | |
| Libertarian | David Ulmer | 1,767 | 3.74% | |
| Total votes | 47,216 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2016 General Election
edit| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Joe John | 23,786 | 50.41% | |
| Republican | Marilyn Avila (incumbent) | 23,402 | 49.59% | |
| Total votes | 47,188 | 100% | ||
| Democratic gain from Republican | ||||
2014 General Election
edit| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Marilyn Avila (incumbent) | 16,120 | 54.30% | |
| Democratic | Margaret E. Broadwell | 13,567 | 45.70% | |
| Total votes | 29,687 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2012 General Election
edit| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Marilyn Avila (incumbent) | 22,613 | 53.86% | |
| Democratic | William (Watt) Jones | 17,541 | 41.78% | |
| Libertarian | Ron Reale | 1,828 | 4.35% | |
| Total votes | 41,982 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2010 General Election
edit| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Marilyn Avila (incumbent) | 27,686 | 62.88% | |
| Democratic | Violet Rhinehart | 16,345 | 37.12% | |
| Total votes | 44,031 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2008 General Election
edit| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Marilyn Avila (incumbent) | 35,764 | 56.68% | |
| Democratic | Stan Morse | 27,336 | 43.32% | |
| Total votes | 63,100 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2006 General Election
edit| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Marilyn Avila | 20,556 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 20,556 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2006 Primary Election
edit| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Marilyn Avila | 2,029 | 65.62% | |
| Republican | Rick Eddins (incumbent) | 1,063 | 34.38% | |
| Total votes | 3,092 | 100% | ||
References
edit- ^ a b c Project Vote Smart Biography
- ^ "Campaign Website Biography". Archived from the original on October 28, 2012. Retrieved July 9, 2012.
- ^ N.C. Board of Elections: Election Results 1992-2006[permanent dead link],
- ^ Standing_10 N.C. General Assembly Appropriations Subcommittee on Health and Human Services[permanent dead link]
- ^ Standing_20 Commerce and Job Development Subcommittee on Science and Technology[permanent dead link]
- ^ Select_151 Unemployment Fraud Task Force[permanent dead link]
- ^ N.C. General Assembly Rep. Avila Profile
- ^ "Marilyn Avila Personal Website". Archived from the original on October 28, 2012. Retrieved July 9, 2012.
- ^ [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.
- ^ [8] North Carolina State Board Of Elections.
External links
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