Debbie Clary

Debbie Ann Clary (born August 29, 1959 in Shelby, North Carolina)^[1] is a Republican member of the North Carolina General Assembly representing the state's 46th Senate district, including constituents in Rutherford and Cleveland counties.^[2] She previously served in the state House serving the 110th district.^[3]

Preceded byWalter Dalton

Succeeded byWes Westmoreland

Preceded byEdith Ledford Lutz

Succeeded byPearl Burris-Floyd

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Debbie Clary
Clary in 2009
Member of the North Carolina Senate from the 46th district
In office January 1, 2009 – January 10, 2012
Preceded by	Walter Dalton
Succeeded by	Wes Westmoreland
Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives
In office January 1, 1995 – January 1, 2009
Preceded by	Edith Ledford Lutz
Succeeded by	Pearl Burris-Floyd
Constituency	48th District (1995-2003) 110th District (2003-2009)
Personal details
Born	(1959-08-29) August 29, 1959 (age 67) Shelby, North Carolina, U.S.
Party	Republican
Education	Gardner-Webb University
Occupation	marketing professional

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Clary is a marketing professional from Cherryville, North Carolina. In 2008, Clary retired her house seat to run for N.C. Senate District 46. On November 4, 2008, Clary defeated former Rutherford County Clerk of Court Keith H. Melton to win the seat.

In June 2011, Clary announced that she would be retiring from the State Senate.^[4] Her resignation became effective January 10, 2012.^[5]