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'''John Marshall Blust''' (born June 4, 1954) is a [[United States Republican Party|Republican]] member of the [[North Carolina General Assembly]], representing the state's sixty-second [[North Carolina House of Representatives|House]] district, including constituents in [[Guilford County, North Carolina|Guilford]] county.<ref>[http://www.ncleg.net/gascripts/members/viewMember.pl?sChamber=H&nUserID=234 N.C. General Assembly Profile]</ref> An attorney from [[Greensboro, North Carolina]], Blust has previously served terms in both the state House and [[North Carolina Senate|Senate]]. He is a lawyer and a former U.S. Army captain. |
'''John Marshall Blust''' (born June 4, 1954) is a former [[United States Republican Party|Republican]] member of the [[North Carolina General Assembly]], representing the state's sixty-second [[North Carolina House of Representatives|House]] district, including constituents in [[Guilford County, North Carolina|Guilford]] county.<ref>[http://www.ncleg.net/gascripts/members/viewMember.pl?sChamber=H&nUserID=234 N.C. General Assembly Profile]</ref> An attorney from [[Greensboro, North Carolina]], Blust has previously served terms in both the state House and [[North Carolina Senate|Senate]]. He is a lawyer and a former U.S. Army captain. |
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Blust was defeated for reelection to his N.C. Senate seat by [[Kay Hagan]], who would go on to be elected to the [[United States Senate]]. |
Blust was defeated for reelection to his N.C. Senate seat by [[Kay Hagan]], who would go on to be elected to the [[United States Senate]]. |
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In March 2016, |
In March 2016, Blust officially announced his candidacy for the [[United States House of Representatives]] for North Carolina's newly redrawn [[North Carolina's 13th congressional district|13th District]].<ref>[http://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/politics-columns-blogs/under-the-dome/article64086497.html]</ref> He was defeated in the Republican primary by [[Ted Budd]]. |
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Blust did not seek re-election to the North Carolina General Assembly in 2018. |
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==Election History== |
==Election History== |
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Revision as of 19:56, 21 January 2021
Representative John Marshall Blust | |
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| Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives | |
| In office January 1, 2001 – January 1, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Stephen W. Wood |
| Succeeded by | John Faircloth |
| Constituency | 27th District (2001-2003) 62nd District (2003-2019) |
| Member of the North Carolina Senate from the 32nd district | |
| In office May 9, 1996[1] – January 1, 1999 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas B. Sawyer Sr. |
| Succeeded by | Kay Hagan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 4, 1954 Hamilton, Ohio |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Maria Blust |
| Children | Barbara Blust |
| Alma mater | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (BS, JD) |
| Profession | Attorney, Politician |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1972 - 1974 (Enlisted) 1982 - 1985 (Officer) |
| Rank |  Captain |
John Marshall Blust (born June 4, 1954) is a former Republican member of the North Carolina General Assembly, representing the state's sixty-second House district, including constituents in Guilford county.[2] An attorney from Greensboro, North Carolina, Blust has previously served terms in both the state House and Senate. He is a lawyer and a former U.S. Army captain.
Blust was defeated for reelection to his N.C. Senate seat by Kay Hagan, who would go on to be elected to the United States Senate.
In March 2016, Blust officially announced his candidacy for the United States House of Representatives for North Carolina's newly redrawn 13th District.[3] He was defeated in the Republican primary by Ted Budd.
Blust did not seek re-election to the North Carolina General Assembly in 2018.
Election History
2016
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | John Blust | 32,010 | 100.00 | |
2014
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | John Blust | 18,841 | 62.09 | |
| Democratic | Sal Leone | 11,504 | 37.91 | |
2012
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | John Blust | 27,633 | 76.32 | |
| Libertarian | Kent P. Wilsey | 8,574 | 23.68 | |
2010
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | John Blust | 21,829 | 83.65 | |
| Libertarian | Jeffery Simon | 4,266 | 16.35 | |
2008
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | John Blust | 33,472 | 100 | |
2006
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | John Blust | 16,116 | 100 | |
2004
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | John Blust | 31,436 | 100 | |
2002
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | John Blust | 13,060 | 62.06 | |
| Democratic | Flossie Boyd-McIntyre | 7,983 | 37.94 | |
2000
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | John Blust | 24,063 | 84 | |
| Reform | Stephen W. Wood | 4,589 | 16 | |
References
- ^ https://www.carolana.com/NC/Legislators/Documents/Journal_of_the_Senate_of_the_General_Assembly_of_North_Carolina_1996_Extra_Session.pdf
- ^ N.C. General Assembly Profile
- ^ [1]
- ^ N.C. Board of Elections: 2016 General Election
- ^ N.C. Board of Elections: 2010 General Election
- ^ N.C. Board of Elections: 2010 General Election
- ^ N.C. Board of Elections: 2010 General Election
- ^ N.C. Board of Elections: 2008 General Election
- ^ N.C. Board of Elections: 2006 General Election[permanent dead link]
- ^ N.C. Board of Elections: 2004 General Election[permanent dead link]
- ^ N.C. Board of Elections: 2002 General Election[permanent dead link]
- ^ N.C. Board of Elections: 2000 General Election[permanent dead link]
External links
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