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The appointed ones

markjohnson — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:49:01 -0400

It's not only possible to become a state legislator without getting elected, but 31 of the 170 members of the legislature have done it.

Those lawmakers first took office after being selected by a small group of their party's leaders and then being appointed by the governor.

Since the current legislative term began in January, six lawmakers have taken office after their predecessor resigned or, in one case, died. A seventh new legislator will be selected soon to replace Sen. David Weinstein, D-Lumberton, who resigned in September. When a lawmaker leaves office early, his or her party leaders select a replacement who is appointed by the governor.

Goodwin helped ensure victory

markjohnson — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 09:50:04 -0400

N.C. Insurance Commissioner Wayne Goodwin helped push the candidacy of newly-elected Rep. Chris Heagarty, of Raleigh.

Gill to be an advocate for education

KeungHui — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 13:12:12 -0400

Rosa Gill, the soon-to-be newest member of the General Assembly, says she'll be a strong advocate for education.

Gill doesn't expect she'll be seated in time for next week's budget discussions in the state House. But she plans to make her voice heard when the final votes are taken later this session on the budget.

Rosa Gill chosen to fill Dan Blue's House seat

KeungHui — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 21:09:47 -0400

The executive committee of the Wake County Democratic Party has named Wake school board chairwoman Rosa Gill to fill the state House seat being vacated by Dan Blue.

Gill narrowly defeated Bernard Allen Jr. this evening, picking up 21 votes, one more than needed for the District 33 seat. Gov. Bev Perdue still needs to appoint Gill but under state law she has to take the Democratic Party's choice because Blue is from that party.

Four vie for open House seat

ryanteaguebeckwith — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 11:08:13 -0400

Four candidates are seeking Dan Blue's old House seat.

The Raleigh-Wake Citizens Association, a civil rights group, will hold a candidate forum with the Wake African American Caucus on Saturday to recommend a replacement for Blue, who moved to the Senate last month.

Two running for Blue's old seat

ryanteaguebeckwith — Thu, 28 May 2009 10:41:29 -0400

Two candidates have announced for an open House seat.

Bernard Allen II, son of a former state legislator, and Wake County school board member Rosa Gill are running for the District 33 seat.

The seat was formerly held by former Speaker Dan Blue, who resigned on May 19 when he was appointed to the state Senate.

Straw poll picks Blue for Senate

ryanteaguebeckwith — Mon, 04 May 2009 11:49:34 -0400

A straw poll recommended Rep. Dan Blue move to the Senate.

About 50 people at a forum sponsored by the Raleigh-Wake Citizens Association Saturday cast an unofficial vote on who should fill former Sen. Vernon Malone's seat.

Nine seek Malone's empty seat

ryanteaguebeckwith — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 16:41:57 -0400

Nine people are running for former Sen. Vernon Malone's seat.

N&O education reporter Keung Hui forwarded this list of candidates who will speak at the Raleigh-Wake Citizens Association meeting this weekend:

Rosa Gill, 64, chairwoman of Wake County School Board

Former UNC-TV exec seeks seat

ryanteaguebeckwith — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 16:02:43 -0400

A former UNC-TV executive is interested in state Sen. Vernon Malone's seat.

Jay Holloway, who worked for the public television channel for nearly 14 years, announced recently that he is seeking the nomination of the Wake County Democratic Party for the seat left empty by Malone's recent death.

Gill seeks Malone seat

ryanteaguebeckwith — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 10:38:50 -0400

Rosa Gill will also seek former state Sen. Vernon Malone's seat.

The Wake County board of education member said she will be among the candidates speaking at a forum Saturday sponsored by the Raleigh-Wake Citizens Association, Keung Hui reports.