Sen. Julia Boseman announced she will not run for reelection to the state Senate.
A Wilmington Democrat in her third term, Boseman is the state's first openly gay state legislator. Her decision not to run again leaves a swing-district seat without an incumbent.
In a statement, Boseman said her greatest accomplishment "was doing what I could to help the vulnerable: protecting victims of domestic violence, protecting our children from sexual predators, and protecting kids—all kids—from bullying."
Boseman was out front in the successful effort this year to recognize gay students as potential targets for school bullies in an anti-bullying law.
Boseman and her former domestic partner, Melissa Jarrell, were involved in a bitter break up and custody battle over their son that led to the state Appeals Court.
A three-judge panel in August upheld Boseman's 2005 adoption of Jarrell's son, entitling Boseman to joint custody.
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Re: Boseman won't run
November 20, 2009 - 1:42am — ishleyLanny Wilson for NC Senate!!!
The big dogs will love him cause he'll do what they ask; maybe even fly them on his plane. He's got so much money he won't have to depend on national LGBT groups like Julia did. Maybe he'll take a little cash from Titan Cement/Mercury Plant, just to make sure they don't have to undergo some irksome environmental review like every other company without millions to spend on brib.er..., I mean, lobbying. Or maybe he can plan a few highways right near some big donor's land and then give them a sweetheart deal. Maybe Blue Cross can give him a donation, or even McGuire Woods! He's a shoo-in.
Quick, where can I get my bumper sticker!!!
Re: Boseman won't run
November 19, 2009 - 8:16pm — BitterEXdemocratthank God she has the good sense not to...
PLEASE dont send another democrackkk from New Hanover...
Re: Boseman won't run
November 19, 2009 - 7:40pm — MontcalmWilmington Mayor Bill Saffo for Senate!
www.DraftSaffo.com