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Jimmy Dixon (politician)

Jimmy Dixon (politician)

American politician from North Carolina

For other people named James Dixon, see James Dixon (disambiguation).

James William "Jimmy" Dixon (born February 11, 1945)[1] is a Republican member of the North Carolina House of Representatives. A farmer from Warsaw, North Carolina, Dixon has represented the 4th district (including constituents in Duplin and Wayne counties) since 2011.

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Early life and education

Dixon was born in Friendship, North Carolina. He graduated from James Kenan High School in Warsaw where he excelled in football. He attended Wake Forest University on a football scholarship and graduated in 1969 with a B.S. degree.[2]

Electoral history

Dixon did not hold any political office before winning election to the State House in 2010.[3]

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2018

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2016

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2014

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2012

Dixon and fellow incumbent Republican Efton Sager were both drawn into the same district after district lines were changed following census redistricting.[9] Dixon defeated Sager, 62.30%–37.70%, in the Republican primary.[10] Dixon went on to win re-election with 65% of the vote over Democratic challenger Rebecca H. Judge and Constitution Party nominee, who ran officially as a Libertarian, Kevin "Kenny" E. Hayes[11][12]

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2010

Democratic incumbent Russell Tucker announced that he was retiring and would not seek re-election. Jimmy Dixon decided to run and was unopposed in the Republican primary. In the general election, he went on to face Democratic physician Mott Blair, who also was unopposed in his party primary.[13]

Together, they spent over $250,000.[14] Dixon defeated Blair by just 477 votes out of the 17,531 cast.[15]

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2008

In 2008 Dixon ran unsuccessfully as a Democrat for a seat on the Duplin County Board of Commissioners. He was defeated in a Democratic runoff by Frances Parks.[16]

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Committee assignments

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2021-2022 session

  • Appropriations (Vice Chair)
  • Appropriations - Agriculture and Natural and Economic Resources (Senior Chair)
  • Agriculture (Senior Chair)
  • Energy and Public Utilities
  • Environment
  • Health
  • Redistricting
  • Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

2019-2020 session

  • Appropriations (Vice Chair)
  • Appropriations - Agriculture and Natural and Economic Resources (Senior Chair)
  • Agriculture (Senior Chair)
  • Energy and Public Utilities
  • Environment
  • Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

2017-2018 session

  • Appropriations (Vice Chair)
  • Appropriations - Agriculture and Natural and Economic Resources (Chair)
  • Agriculture (Chair)
  • Environment
  • Education - K-12
  • Elections and Ethics Law
  • Regulatory Reform

2015-2016 session

  • Appropriations (Vice Chair)
  • Appropriations - Agriculture and Natural and Economic Resources (Chair)
  • Agriculture (Chair)
  • Environment
  • Education - K-12
  • Elections
  • Regulatory Reform
  • Insurance

2013-2014 session

  • Appropriations
  • Agriculture (Chair)
  • Environment
  • Education
  • Elections
  • Regulatory Reform

2011-2012 session

  • Appropriations
  • Agriculture (Vice Chair)
  • Environment
  • Education
  • Elections
  • Judiciary

References

  1. [1]
    "Rep. James (Jimmy) W. Dixon". North Carolina Center for Public Policy Research. Archived from the original on March 31, 2017. Retrieved June 5, 2012.
  2. [2]
    "Bio". Jimmy Dixon for HD4. Archived from the original on April 15, 2013. Retrieved June 3, 2012.
  3. [3]
    Ovaska, Sarah. "The New Crop – Rep. Jimmy Dixon". North Carolina Policy Watch. Retrieved June 3, 2012.
  4. [4]
    North Carolina State Board of Elections.
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    North Carolina State Board of Elections.
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    North Carolina State Board of Elections.
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    North Carolina State Board of Elections.
  8. [8]
    North Carolina State Board of Elections.
  9. [9]
    Burrows, Sara (May 7, 2012). "Dixon and Sager Double-Bunked in House District 4". Carolina Journal Online. John Locke Foundation. Retrieved June 5, 2012.
  10. [10]
    "Primary Election May 8, 2012". North Carolina State Board of Elections. Retrieved June 4, 2012.
  11. [11]
    Kay, Lindell (November 6, 2012). "Dixon wins reelection in Duplin". Jacksonville Daily News. Retrieved November 30, 2012.
  12. [12]
    "NC General Election Results 2012". NC State Board of Elections. Retrieved November 14, 2012.
  13. [13]
    Hodge, Hope (November 3, 2010). "Dixon clinches House 4 race in nail biter". Jacksonville Daily News. Retrieved June 3, 2012.
  14. [14]
    Lindell, Kay (October 31, 2010). "$250,000 spent in House 4 race". Jacksonville Daily News. Retrieved June 3, 2012.
  15. [15]
    "General Election November 2, 2010". North Carolina State Board of Elections. Retrieved June 3, 2012.
  16. [16]
    Jordan, Dave (June 25, 2008). "Runoff elections results". WITN. Retrieved May 7, 2013.
  17. [17]
    North Carolina State Board of Elections.
  18. [18]
    "James Dixon (North Carolina)". Retrieved January 30, 2022.
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