James Roberson (politician)

James Roberson is a Democratic member of the North Carolina House of Representatives who has represented the 38th district (including parts of Wake County) since his appointment in 2021.[2][3] Roberson previously served as Mayor of Knightdale, North Carolina from 2015 to 2021.

James Roberson
Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives
from the 39th district
Assumed office
January 11, 2021
Preceded byDarren Jackson
Mayor of Knightdale
In office
December 2015 – January 2021
Preceded byRussell Killen
Succeeded byJessica Day[1]
Member of the Knightdale Town Council
In office
December 2007 – December 2015
Succeeded byPete Mangum
Personal details
Political partyDemocratic
ResidenceKnightdale, North Carolina
OccupationSr. Dean and CCO of Wake Technical Community College Western Wake Campus
WebsiteOfficial website

Committee assignments

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2021–2022 session

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  • Appropriations
  • Appropriations – Agriculture and Natural and Economic Resources
  • Insurance
  • Pensions and Retirement
  • State Personnel

Electoral history

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Knightdale Mayoral election, 2019[4]
Candidate Votes %
James Roberson (incumbent) 817 95.22%
Write-in 27 3.15%
Charles Bullock (write-in) 14 1.63%
Total votes 858 100%
Knightdale Mayoral election, 2015[5]
Candidate Votes %
James Roberson 707 79.62%
Charles Bullock 177 19.93%
Write-in 4 0.45%
Total votes 888 100%

References

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  1. ^ Porter, Jane (2021-01-21). "Knightdale Has a New Mayor, Jessica Day". INDY Week. Retrieved 2021-08-17.
  2. ^ "The Voter's Self Defense System". Vote Smart. Retrieved 2021-08-17.
  3. ^ "James Roberson". Retrieved 2021-08-17.
  4. ^ [1] North Carolina State Board of Elections.
  5. ^ [2] North Carolina State Board of Elections.
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North Carolina House of Representatives
Preceded by Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives
from the 39th District

2021–present
Incumbent