Charles Smith (North Carolina politician)

Charles Ruppe Smith is an American politician. He is a Democratic member of the North Carolina House of Representatives, who has represented the 44th district (including portions of central Cumberland County) since 2023.[1][2] Smith previously served as an Assistant District Attorney for Cumberland County.

Charles Smith
Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives
from the 44th district
Assumed office
January 1, 2023
Preceded byBilly Richardson
Personal details
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseMary Kelly
ResidenceFayetteville, North Carolina
EducationEmory & Henry College
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (JD)
WebsiteOfficial website

Committee assignments

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2023-2024 session

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  • Appropriations
  • Appropriations - General Government
  • Families, Children, and Aging Policy
  • Military and Veterans Affairs
  • State Government
  • Wildlife Resources

Electoral history

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2022

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North Carolina House of Representatives 44th district Democratic primary election, 2022[3]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Charles Smith 3,650 61.77%
Democratic Terry L. Johnson Sr. 2,259 38.23%
Total votes 5,909 100%
North Carolina House of Representatives 44th district general election, 2022[4]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Charles Smith 14,903 100%
Total votes 14,903 100%
Democratic hold

References

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  1. ^ "Charles Smith's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved December 15, 2023.
  2. ^ "Charles Smith (North Carolina state representative)". Ballotpedia. Retrieved December 15, 2023.
  3. ^ [1] North Carolina State Board of Elections.
  4. ^ [2] North Carolina State Board of Elections.
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North Carolina House of Representatives
Preceded by Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives
from the 44th district

2023–Present
Incumbent