Jimmy Dixon (politician) explained

Jimmy Dixon
State House:North Carolina
State:North Carolina
District:4th
Term Start:January 1, 2011
Predecessor:Russell Tucker
Birth Name:James William Dixon
Birth Date:February 11, 1945
Birth Place:Friendship, North Carolina
Party:Republican
Residence:Warsaw, North Carolina
Alma Mater:Wake Forest University (BS)
Occupation:Turkey farmer

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.

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]

2012

Dixon and fellow incumbent Republican Efton Sager were both drawn into the same district after district lines were changed following census redistricting.[4] Dixon defeated Sager, 62.30%–37.70%, in the Republican primary.[5] 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[6] [7]

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.[8]

Together, they spent over $250,000.[9] Dixon defeated Blair by just 477 votes out of the 17,531 cast.[10]

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.[11]

Committee assignments

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2021-2022 session

2019-2020 session

2017-2018 session

2015-2016 session

2013-2014 session

2011-2012 session

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Rep. James (Jimmy) W. Dixon. North Carolina Center for Public Policy Research. June 5, 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20170331063152/http://www.nccppr.org/drupal/content/article-ii/legislator-reports/3871/2011-2012-report-for-rep-james-jimmy-w-dixon. March 31, 2017. dead.
  2. Web site: Bio . https://archive.today/20130415050053/http://www.jimmydixon.org/bio . dead . April 15, 2013 . Jimmy Dixon for HD4 . June 3, 2012 .
  3. Web site: Ovaska. Sarah. The New Crop – Rep. Jimmy Dixon. North Carolina Policy Watch. June 3, 2012.
  4. Web site: Burrows. Sara. Dixon and Sager Double-Bunked in House District 4. Carolina Journal Online. John Locke Foundation. June 5, 2012. May 7, 2012.
  5. Web site: Primary Election May 8, 2012. North Carolina State Board of Elections. June 4, 2012.
  6. News: Kay. Lindell. Dixon wins reelection in Duplin. November 30, 2012. Jacksonville Daily News. November 6, 2012.
  7. Web site: NC General Election Results 2012. NC State Board of Elections. November 14, 2012.
  8. News: Hodge. Hope. Dixon clinches House 4 race in nail biter. June 3, 2012. Jacksonville Daily News. November 3, 2010.
  9. News: Lindell. Kay. $250,000 spent in House 4 race. June 3, 2012. Jacksonville Daily News. October 31, 2010.
  10. Web site: General Election November 2, 2010. North Carolina State Board of Elections. June 3, 2012.
  11. News: Jordan. Dave. Runoff elections results. May 7, 2013. WITN. June 25, 2008.
  12. Web site: James Dixon (North Carolina). January 30, 2022.

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