Cullie Tarleton
American politician from North Carolina
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Cullie M. Tarleton (born January 15, 1939) is a North Carolina businessman and politician raised in Union County, North Carolina.[1] Tarleton graduated from Marshville High School. Tarleton is married to Sylvia Davis Tarleton. He currently lives in Blowing Rock, North Carolina. Tarleton is a retired broadcasting executive and general manager for WBTV, WBT (AM), and WCCB in Charlotte, North Carolina.[2] He is also a veteran of the North Carolina Army National Guard and United States Army Reserve (1956–64).[3] Tarleton is also a 32nd Degree Mason.[4]
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Cullie Tarleton | |
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Tarleton in 2006 | |
| Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives from the 93rd district | |
| In office January 1, 2007 – January 1, 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Gene Wilson |
| Succeeded by | Jonathan Jordan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 15, 1939 |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Sylvia Tarleton |
| Children | 3 |
| Occupation | Retired Broadcasting Executive |
| Website | www |
Political career
Tarleton represented the 93rd state House of Representatives district (including Ashe and Watauga counties) for two terms, from January 2007 through December 2010. A Democrat, he defeated the longtime Republican incumbent, W. Eugene Wilson, by a 13,414 to 11,069 margin, in November 2006. Tarleton had previously lost to Wilson in November 2004. He was defeated for re-election in 2010 by Republican Jonathan Jordan.[5] After his defeat, Tarleton served on the State Lottery Commission.[6] On February 13, 2012, Tarleton announced he would run again for the District 93 seat.[7]
Electoral history
2010
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jonathan Jordan | 13,528 | 51.46% | |
| Democratic | Cullie Tarleton (incumbent) | 12,759 | 48.54% | |
| Total votes | 26,287 | 100% | ||
| Republican gain from Democratic | ||||
2008
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Cullie Tarleton (incumbent) | 20,765 | 51.66% | |
| Republican | Dan Soucek | 17,822 | 44.34% | |
| Libertarian | Jeff Cannon | 1,607 | 4.00% | |
| Total votes | 40,194 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2006
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Cullie Tarleton | 13,414 | 54.79% | |
| Republican | Gene Wilson (incumbent) | 11,069 | 45.21% | |
| Total votes | 24,483 | 100% | ||
| Democratic gain from Republican | ||||
2004
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Cullie Tarleton | 1,317 | 54.72% | |
| Democratic | Dan Hense | 1,090 | 45.28% | |
| Total votes | 2,407 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Gene Wilson (incumbent) | 17,953 | 51.85% | |
| Democratic | Cullie Tarleton | 15,595 | 45.04% | |
| Libertarian | Brandon Derr | 1,078 | 3.11% | |
| Total votes | 34,626 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||