Margaret Carpenter
American politician from North Carolina
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Margaret Mary Carpenter (born August 3, 1950 in Detroit, Michigan[1]) was a Republican member of the North Carolina House of Representatives from the fifty-second district (Madison, Haywood, Graham, Swain, and part of Jackson counties) for one term (2001–2002).[2] Carpenter, a resident of Waynesville, North Carolina,[1] defeated Haywood County Commissioner and former Hazelwood Mayor, Mary Ann Enloe, by a narrow margin in 2000.
Preceded byListon Ramsey
Succeeded byRay Rapp (Redistricting)
Margaret Carpenter | |
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| Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives from the 52nd district | |
| In office January 1, 2001 – January 1, 2003 | |
| Preceded by | Liston Ramsey |
| Succeeded by | Ray Rapp (Redistricting) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Margaret Mary August 3, 1950 |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | C.A. Bryant, Jr. (deceased 1985) Dale Richard Carpenter |
| Children | Heather |
| Alma mater | University of Alabama (BS 1975) University of South Alabama (MEd 1989) |
| Profession | Teacher (Special Education) |
Carpenter was defeated by Mars Hill Mayor Ray Rapp for the newly drawn 118th district (Haywood, Madison, and Yancey counties) in 2002.
She is the daughter-in law of former State Senator Bob Carpenter of Macon County.
Electoral history
2006
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Phil Haire (incumbent) | 13,158 | 58.61% | |
| Republican | Margaret Carpenter | 9,292 | 41.39% | |
| Total votes | 22,450 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2004
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Phil Haire (incumbent) | 14,147 | 51.74% | |
| Republican | Margaret Carpenter | 13,195 | 48.26% | |
| Total votes | 27,342 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2002
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Ray Rapp | 13,717 | 53.34% | |
| Republican | Margaret Carpenter (incumbent) | 11,476 | 44.62% | |
| Libertarian | Barry Williams | 525 | 2.04% | |
| Total votes | 25,718 | 100% | ||
| Democratic gain from Republican | ||||
2000
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Phil Haire (incumbent) | 24,983 | 27.50% | |
| Republican | Margaret Carpenter | 23,485 | 25.85% | |
| Democratic | Mary Ann Enloe | 23,381 | 25.74% | |
| Republican | Jesse Sigmon | 18,998 | 20.91% | |
| Total votes | 90,847 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
| Republican gain from Democratic | ||||
