John Autry (politician)

Johnnie Newton Autry (born March 16, 1953) is an American politician. He was elected to the North Carolina House of Representatives in 2016. A Democrat, he serves the 100th district.[1] He previously served on the Charlotte City Council.[2]

John Autry
Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives
from the 100th district
Assumed office
2017
Preceded byTricia Cotham
Personal details
Born
Johnnie Newton Autry

(1953-03-16) March 16, 1953 (age 71)
Fayetteville, North Carolina, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseRebecca
ResidenceCharlotte, North Carolina
Alma materCalifornia State University, Fullerton
OccupationFreelance media production

On November 9, 2023, Rep. Autry announced he would not seek reelection in 2024.[3]

Electoral history

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2020

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North Carolina House of Representatives 100th district general election, 2020[4]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic John Autry (incumbent) 23,805 71.94%
Republican Kalle Thompson 9,285 28.06%
Total votes 33,090 100%
Democratic hold

2018

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North Carolina House of Representatives 100th district general election, 2018[5]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic John Autry (incumbent) 16,755 70.83%
Republican Nancy Campbell 6,901 29.17%
Total votes 23,656 100%
Democratic hold

2016

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North Carolina House of Representatives 100th district Democratic primary election, 2016[6]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic John Autry 4,498 53.22%
Democratic Billy Maddalon 3,953 46.78%
Total votes 8,451 100%
North Carolina House of Representatives 100th district general election, 2016[7]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic John Autry 25,736 100%
Total votes 25,736 100%
Democratic hold

References

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  1. ^ Morrill, Jim (2015-12-17). "Charlotte council member John Autry to run for NC House". Charlotte Observer. Retrieved 2019-12-30.
  2. ^ Harrison, Steve (2016-02-16). "John Autry, Billy Maddalon tout experience for N.C. House seat". Charlotte Observer. Retrieved 2019-12-30.
  3. ^ Harrison, Steve (2023-11-09). "'Worse than a dental appointment': NC House Rep. John Autry not running for reelection". WFAE. Retrieved 2024-01-08.
  4. ^ [1] North Carolina State Board of Elections.
  5. ^ [2] North Carolina State Board of Elections.
  6. ^ [3] North Carolina State Board of Elections.
  7. ^ [4] North Carolina State Board of Elections.
North Carolina House of Representatives
Preceded by Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives
from the 100th district

2017–Present
Incumbent