| Edd Nye | |
|---|---|
| Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives | |
| In office January 1, 1985 – January 1, 2007 | |
| Preceded by | Edward C. Bowen |
| Succeeded by | William Brisson |
| Constituency | 12th District (1985-1993) 96th District (1993-2003) 22nd District (2003-2007) |
| In office January 1, 1977 – January 1, 1983 | |
| Preceded by | James Collins Green R. C. Soles Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Edward C. Bowen Murray Powell Poole (Redistricting) |
| Constituency | 19th District |
| Member of the North Carolina Senate from the 11th district | |
| In office January 1, 1975 – January 1, 1977 | |
| Preceded by | Arthur W. Williamson |
| Succeeded by | R. C. Soles Jr. |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1932-09-12) September 12, 1932 (age 92) Gulf, North Carolina, US |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | North Carolina State University |
| Profession | Insurance Executive |
Edd Nye (born September 12, 1932) is an American former politician. He was a Democratic member of the North Carolina General Assembly representing the US state's twenty-second House district, including constituents in Bladen and Sampson counties. An insurance professional from Elizabethtown, North Carolina, Nye is (2003-2004 session) serving in his thirteenth term in the state House, where he holds the position of Permanent Democratic Caucus Chair. Nye is one of the chief budget writers in the North Carolina House. Nye previously served one term in the state Senate. He was predeceased by his wife, Irene, in February 2024. They were married for 69 years.
Electoral history
2006
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | William Brisson | 3,903 | 50.47% | |
| Democratic | Edd Nye (incumbent) | 3,831 | 49.53% | |
| Total votes | 7,734 | 100% | ||
2004
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Edd Nye (incumbent) | 3,453 | 53.38% | |
| Democratic | William Brisson | 3,016 | 46.62% | |
| Total votes | 6,469 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Edd Nye (incumbent) | 18,646 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 18,646 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2002
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Edd Nye (incumbent) | 5,528 | 54.37% | |
| Democratic | Nurham Warwick (incumbent) | 4,640 | 45.63% | |
| Total votes | 10,168 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Edd Nye (incumbent) | 11,614 | 62.27% | |
| Republican | Joy Barbour | 7,038 | 37.73% | |
| Total votes | 18,652 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2000
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Edd Nye (incumbent) | 4,435 | 49.69% | |
| Democratic | Ron Taylor | 2,453 | 27.49% | |
| Democratic | Donna Gooden Payne | 2,037 | 22.82% | |
| Total votes | 8,925 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Edd Nye (incumbent) | 14,599 | 53.39% | |
| Republican | Al Freimark | 12,743 | 46.61% | |
| Total votes | 27,342 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
References
- "The Voter's Self Defense System".
- "A Tribute to Representative Edd Nye | Capitol Words". Archived from the original on January 8, 2014. Retrieved January 8, 2014.
- Robertson, Gary D. (6 February 2006). "Critics say eye exam flap is symptom of closed budget process". NC Coalition for Lobbying and Government Reform. Archived from the original on 27 July 2011. Retrieved 20 January 2010.
- "Irene Nye". Legacy. Retrieved September 28, 2024.
- North Carolina State Board of Elections.
- North Carolina State Board of Elections.
- North Carolina State Board of Elections.
- North Carolina State Board of Elections.
- North Carolina State Board of Elections.
- "NC State House 096 - D Primary". Our Campaigns. Retrieved September 23, 2022.
- "NC State House 096". Our Campaigns. Retrieved September 23, 2022.
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| North Carolina Senate | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded byArthur W. Williamson | Member of the North Carolina Senate from the 11th district 1975–1977 |
Succeeded byR. C. Soles Jr. |
| North Carolina House of Representatives | ||
| Preceded byJames Collins Green R. C. Soles Jr. |
Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives from the 19th district 1977–1983 Served alongside: George Ronald Taylor, Ottis Richard Wright Jr. |
Succeeded byBob Etheridge Dennis Wicker |
| Preceded byEdward C. Bowen | Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives from the 12th district 1985–1993 Served alongside: Murray Powell Poole, Edward C. Bowen |
Succeeded byEdward C. Bowen |
| Preceded byConstituency established | Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives from the 96th district 1993–2003 |
Succeeded byFrank Mitchell |
| Preceded byJim Crawford Gordon Allen |
Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives from the 22nd district 2003–2007 |
Succeeded byWilliam Brisson |
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