John Ager
American politician from North Carolina
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John Curtis Ager Jr. (born 1949) is a former Democratic politician from North Carolina. Ager served as a member of the North Carolina House of Representatives, representing the 115th district (including constituents in western Buncombe County) from 2015 to 2023.[1][2][3] On December 6, 2021, Ager announced that he would not seek re-election in 2022.[4]
Preceded byNathan Ramsey
Succeeded byEric Ager (Redistricting)
BornJohn Curtis Ager Jr.
1949 (age 76–77)
1949 (age 76–77)
Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Representative John Ager | |
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| Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives from the 115th district | |
| In office January 1, 2015 – January 1, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Nathan Ramsey |
| Succeeded by | Eric Ager (Redistricting) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John Curtis Ager Jr. 1949 (age 76–77) Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Annie |
| Children | 4 |
| Alma mater | University of North Carolina, Asheville |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Website | Campaign website |
Political positions
In early 2018 Ager voiced support for background checks, waiting periods, and ending the "gun show loophole."[5]
Electoral history
2020
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | John Ager (incumbent) | 31,650 | 62.31% | |
| Republican | Mark Crawford | 19,145 | 37.69% | |
| Total votes | 50,795 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2018
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | John Ager (incumbent) | 23,683 | 58.28% | |
| Republican | Amy Evans | 16,953 | 41.72% | |
| Total votes | 40,636 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2016
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | John Ager (incumbent) | 25,257 | 55.58% | |
| Republican | Frank Mortez | 20,183 | 44.42% | |
| Total votes | 40,636 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2014
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | John Ager | 15,523 | 50.81% | |
| Republican | Nathan Ramsey (incumbent) | 15,027 | 49.19% | |
| Total votes | 30,550 | 100% | ||
| Democratic gain from Republican | ||||
Committee assignments
2021–2022 session
- Appropriations
- Appropriations - Agriculture and Natural and Economic Resources
- Agriculture
- Environment
- Local Government
- Regulatory Reform
- Wildlife Resources
2019–2020 session
- Appropriations
- Appropriations - Agriculture and Natural and Economic Resources
- Agriculture
- State and Local Government
- Regulatory Reform
- Wildlife Resources
2017–2018 session
- Appropriations
- Appropriations - Agriculture and Natural and Economic Resources
- Appropriations - General Government
- Agriculture
- State and Local Government
- Education - K-12
2015–2016 session
- Appropriations
- Appropriations - General Government
- Agriculture
- Local Government
- Wildlife Resources
- Education - K-12
- Children, Youth and Families
- Judiciary IV