William Current
American politician from North Carolina (1933–2024)
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William Ange Current, Sr. (May 4, 1933 – February 5, 2024) was an American politician.[1] He served as a Republican member of the North Carolina House of Representatives for 109th district from 2005 to 2013.[2]
Preceded byPatrick McHenry
Succeeded byDana Bumgardner
BornWilliam Ange Current Sr.
May 4, 1933
May 4, 1933
DiedFebruary 5, 2024 (aged 90)
William Current | |
|---|---|
| Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives from the 109th district | |
| In office January 1, 2005 – January 1, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Patrick McHenry |
| Succeeded by | Dana Bumgardner |
| Personal details | |
| Born | William Ange Current Sr. May 4, 1933 |
| Died | February 5, 2024 (aged 90) |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Elizabeth Oden (m. 1962, died 2019) |
| Children | 4 |
| Alma mater | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (BS, DDS) |
| Profession | Dentist |
Committee Assignments
2011–2012 session
- Appropriations
- Appropriations - Health and Human Services
- Commerce and Job Development
- Alcoholic Beverage Control
- Elections (Vice Chair)
- Ethics
- Health and Human Services (Chair)
- Health and Human Services - Mental Health
- Insurance
- Transportation
2009–2010 session
- Appropriations
- Appropriations - Transportation
- Election Law and Campaign Finance Reform
- Ethics
- Health
- Insurance
- Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
Electoral history
2010
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | William Current (incumbent) | 12,183 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 12,183 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2008
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | William Current (incumbent) | 16,079 | 55.35% | |
| Democratic | Shirley Wiggins | 12,973 | 44.65% | |
| Total votes | 29,052 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2006
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | William Current (incumbent) | 9,047 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 9,047 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2004
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | William Current | 1,265 | 59.92% | |
| Republican | Donnie Loftis | 506 | 23.97% | |
| Republican | Pat Underwood | 340 | 16.11% | |
| Total votes | 2,111 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | William Current | 13,629 | 61.38% | |
| Democratic | Shirley M. Wiggins | 8,577 | 38.62% | |
| Total votes | 22,206 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
