John M. Rayfield
American politician
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John Melvin Rayfield (February 11, 1926 – March 1, 2010) was a former Republican member of the North Carolina General Assembly representing the state's ninety third House district, including constituents in Gaston county.[1][2] He died in 2010 at a retirement home, of heart failure.[3][4]
Preceded byBilly W. Joye Jr.
Succeeded byWil Neumann
BornJohn Melvin Rayfield
February 11, 1926
February 11, 1926
Belmont, North Carolina, U.S.
John M. Rayfield | |
|---|---|
| Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives | |
| In office January 1, 1995 – January 1, 2007 | |
| Preceded by | Billy W. Joye Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Wil Neumann |
| Constituency | 93rd District (1995-2003) 108th District (2003-2007) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John Melvin Rayfield February 11, 1926 Belmont, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Died | March 1, 2010 (aged 84) Gastonia, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Party | Republican |
| Alma mater | Gaston College, La Salle Extension University |
Electoral history
2004
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | John Rayfield (incumbent) | 16,505 | 68.70% | |
| Democratic | William F. Manning Sr. | 7,519 | 31.30% | |
| Total votes | 24,024 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2002
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | John Rayfield (incumbent) | 12,196 | 84.26% | |
| Libertarian | John Covington | 2,278 | 15.74% | |
| Total votes | 14,474 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2000
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | John Rayfield (incumbent) | 13,203 | 89.83% | |
| Libertarian | Thomas Bishko | 1,495 | 10.17% | |
| Total votes | 14,698 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
