Elmer Floyd
American politician from North Carolina (born 1948)
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Elmer Floyd (born April 20, 1948) is a former Democratic member of the North Carolina House of Representatives.[1][2] He represented the 43rd district (containing parts of Cumberland County) from 2009 until 2021.[3] Floyd is African-American.[4]
Elmer Floyd | |
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| Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives from the 43rd district | |
| In office January 1, 2009 – January 1, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Mary McAllister |
| Succeeded by | Diane Wheatley |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 20, 1948 |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Dorothy |
| Children | 4 |
| Alma mater | Fayetteville State University (BS) |
During the 2016 legislative session, Floyd was one of 11 Democrats to vote in favor of House Bill 2, the controversial "Bathroom Bill."[5] In 2020, Floyd lost the Democratic primary for his (somewhat redrawn) seat to progressive Kimberly Hardy, who then lost the general election.[6]
Committee assignments
2019-2020 session
- Appropriations
- Appropriations - General Government (Vice Chair)
- Ethics (Vice Chair)
- Redistricting (Vice Chair)
- Election Law and Campaign Finance Reform
- Insurance
- Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
2017-2018 session
- Appropriations
- Appropriations - General Government
- Elections and Ethics Law
- Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
- Commerce and Job Development
- Homeland Security, Military, and Veterans Affairs
- Regulatory Reform
- University Board of Governors Nominating
2015-2016 session
- Appropriations
- Appropriations - General Government (Vice Chair)
- Elections
- Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
- Commerce and Job Development
- Homeland Security, Military, and Veterans Affairs
- Local Government
- State Personnel
2013-2014 session
- Appropriations
- Elections
- Insurance
- Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
- Commerce and Job Development
- Homeland Security, Military, and Veterans Affairs
- Government
- State Personnel
2011-2012 session
- Appropriations
- Elections
- Insurance
- Commerce and Job Development
- Homeland Security, Military, and Veterans Affairs
- Government
- State Personnel
2009-2010 session
- Appropriations
- Commerce, Small Business, and Entrepreneurship
- Homeland Security, Military, and Veterans Affairs
- Local Government II
- Education
- Environment and Natural Resources
Electoral history
2022
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Elmer Floyd | 3,581 | 59.93% | |
| Democratic | Kimberly Hardy | 2,150 | 35.98% | |
| Democratic | Prince Christian | 244 | 4.08% | |
| Total votes | 5,975 | 100% | ||
2020
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Kimberly Hardy | 4,887 | 54.11% | |
| Democratic | Elmer Floyd (incumbent) | 4,144 | 45.89% | |
| Total votes | 9,031 | 100% | ||
2018
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Elmer Floyd (incumbent) | 3,887 | 79.15% | |
| Democratic | Theresa Gale | 891 | 18.14% | |
| Democratic | Prince Christian | 133 | 2.71% | |
| Total votes | 4,911 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Elmer Floyd (incumbent) | 16,175 | 74.13% | |
| Republican | John Czajkowski | 5,646 | 25.87% | |
| Total votes | 21,821 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2016
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Elmer Floyd (incumbent) | 27,121 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 27,121 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2014
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Elmer Floyd (incumbent) | 15,955 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 15,955 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2012
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Elmer Floyd (incumbent) | 23,832 | 69.58% | |
| Republican | Diana Carroll | 10,417 | 30.42% | |
| Total votes | 34,249 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2010
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Elmer Floyd (incumbent) | 2,172 | 65.84% | |
| Democratic | Mary McAllister | 1,127 | 34.16% | |
| Total votes | 3,299 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Elmer Floyd (incumbent) | 7,967 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 7,967 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2008
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Elmer Floyd | 4,414 | 51.22% | |
| Democratic | Mary McAllister (incumbent) | 4,204 | 48.78% | |
| Total votes | 8,618 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Elmer Floyd | 16,807 | 99.31% | |
| Write-in | 117 | 0.69% | ||
| Total votes | 16,924 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2006
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Mary McAllister (incumbent) | 1,679 | 59.73% | |
| Democratic | Elmer Floyd | 1,132 | 40.27% | |
| Total votes | 2,811 | 100% | ||
2004
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Mary McAllister (incumbent) | 1,875 | 57.67% | |
| Democratic | Elmer Floyd | 1,376 | 42.33% | |
| Total votes | 3,251 | 100% | ||
2002
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Mary McAllister (incumbent) | 2,744 | 60.56% | |
| Democratic | Elmer Floyd | 1,787 | 39.44% | |
| Total votes | 4,531 | 100% | ||