- Chris Heagarty
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John Christopher "Chris" Heagarty[1] has been described as a long-time player in North Carolina politics,[2] and was appointed by Governor Beverly Perdue to serve in the North Carolina House of Representatives in 2009 to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Rep. Ty Harrell, a fellow Democrat.[3] He represents the 41st House district in western Wake County.
Heagarty served as executive director and lobbyist for the non-partisan North Carolina Center for Voter Education from 2000 until he left in 2007 to pursue a law degree.[4]
Previously Heagarty lobbied at the North Carolina General Assembly for principals NC Association of Electric Cooperatives Inc. and BellSouth Corporation.[5][6]
Morrisville Councilman Tom Murry defeated Heagarty in the 2010 General Election by a 54-46% margin.
References
- ^ North Carolina General Assembly. "North Carolina General Assembly - Representative Chris Heagarty (Democrat, 2009-2010 Session)". North Carolina General Assembly. http://www.ncleg.net/gascripts/members/viewMember.pl?sChamber=House&nUserID=599. Retrieved 2009-12-22.
- ^ "Raleigh News Blog". http://www.newraleigh.com/articles/archive/chris-heagarty-wake-countys-newest-representative.
- ^ Observer, The News & (2009-10-18). "Heagarty chosen for seat in House - Politics - NewsObserver.com". The News & Observer. http://www.newsobserver.com/politics/story/146611.html#. Retrieved 2009-12-22.
- ^ Observer, The News & (2007-08-14). "Voter Education head leaving - newsobserver.com projects". The News & Observer. http://projects.newsobserver.com/blogs/voter_education_head_leaving. Retrieved 2009-12-22.
- ^ North Carolina Department of Secretary of State. "North Carolina Department of Secretary of State Lobbying Registration". North Carolina Department of Secretary of State. http://www.secretary.state.nc.us/lobbyists/Lobbyist.aspx?PId=8059664. Retrieved 2010-07-25.
- ^ North Carolina Voters for Clean Elections. "NCVCE Mission Statement". North Carolina Voters for Clean Elections. http://ncvce.org/mission.
External links
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