Verla C. Insko
American politician from North Carolina
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Verla Clemens Insko (born February 5, 1936) is a Democratic former member of the North Carolina House of Representatives. Insko represented the 56th district (including constituents in Orange County) from 1997 to 2022.[4] She is a retired health program administrator from Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Insko also previously served as a member of the Chapel Hill-Carrboro Board of Education from 1977 to 1985 and on the Orange County Board of Commissioners from 1990 to 1994. She has been noted for her progressive policy positions, such as her support for publicly funded universal health care, and stated in a candidate questionnaire, "I believe in an activist government that provides for the common good and protects the vulnerable". On September 15, 2021 Insko announced that she would not seek re-election to the NC House in 2022.[5]
Preceded byAnne Craig Barnes
Succeeded byAllen Buansi[2][3]
BornFebruary 5, 1936
Decatur, Arkansas, U.S.
Representative Verla Insko | |
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| Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives | |
| In office January 1, 1997 – May 31, 2022[1] | |
| Preceded by | Anne Craig Barnes |
| Succeeded by | Allen Buansi[2][3] |
| Constituency | 24th District (1997-2003) 56th District (2003-2022) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 5, 1936 Decatur, Arkansas, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Chester |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | Fresno State College (BA) University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (MPA) |
| Occupation | Retired health program administrator |
| Website | https://verlainsko.com/ |
Committee assignments
2021-2022 session
- Appropriations
- Appropriations - Health and Human Services
- Health (Vice Chair)
- Education - Universities
- Election Law and Campaign Finance Reform
- Environment
- Ethics
2019-2020 session
- Appropriations
- Appropriations - Health and Human Services
- Health
- Education - Universities
- Environment
- Ethics
- Homelessness, Foster Care, and Dependency
2017-2018 session
- Appropriations
- Appropriations - Health and Human Services
- Health
- Education - Universities
- Homelessness, Foster Care, and Dependency
- Insurance
2015-2016 session
- Appropriations
- Appropriations - Health and Human Services (Vice Chair)
- Health
- Education - Community Colleges
- Environment
- Insurance
- Judiciary III
- State Personnel
2013-2014 session
- Appropriations
- Environment
- Health and Human Services
- Insurance
- Judiciary
2011-2012 session
- Appropriations
- Environment
- Health and Human Services
- Insurance
- Judiciary
2009-2010 session
- Appropriations
- Health
- Education
- Environment and Natural Resources
- Judiciary I
- Mental Health Reform
- Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
Electoral history
2020
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Verla Insko (incumbent) | 20,389 | 85.64% | |
| Democratic | Joe Parrish | 3,418 | 14.36% | |
| Total votes | 23,807 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Verla Insko (incumbent) | 38,428 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 38,428 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2018
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Verla Insko (incumbent) | 32,286 | 86.15% | |
| Republican | Marcus Cooke | 4,235 | 11.30% | |
| Libertarian | Matthew P. Clements | 955 | 2.55% | |
| Total votes | 37,476 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2016
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Verla Insko (incumbent) | 43,144 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 43,144 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2014
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Verla Insko (incumbent) | 25,601 | 81.19% | |
| Republican | David (Dave) Pratt Carter | 5,932 | 18.81% | |
| Total votes | 31,533 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2012
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Verla Insko (incumbent) | 35,173 | 77.44% | |
| Republican | Karrie Mead | 10,248 | 22.56% | |
| Total votes | 45,421 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2010
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Verla Insko (incumbent) | 17,737 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 17,737 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2008
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Verla Insko (incumbent) | 30,835 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 30,835 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2006
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Verla Insko (incumbent) | 14,472 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 14,472 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2004
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Verla Insko (incumbent) | 25,984 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 25,984 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2002
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Verla Insko (incumbent) | 15,805 | 79.98% | |
| Libertarian | Will Shooter | 3,957 | 20.02% | |
| Total votes | 19,762 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2000
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Joe Hackney (incumbent) | 41,133 | 33.73% | |
| Democratic | Verla Insko (incumbent) | 38,944 | 31.93% | |
| Republican | William Towne | 19,928 | 16.34% | |
| Republican | Rod Chaney | 19,281 | 15.81% | |
| Libertarian | John H. Bauman | 2,672 | 2.19% | |
| Total votes | 121,958 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
| Democratic hold | ||||
1998
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Joe Hackney (incumbent) | 32,828 | 52.63% | |
| Democratic | Verla Insko (incumbent) | 29,549 | 47.37% | |
| Total votes | 62,377 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
| Democratic hold | ||||