Tony P. Moore
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Tony P. Moore is a Democratic politician who served one term in the North Carolina General Assembly
representing the state's fifth Senate district, including constituents in Pitt
and Wilson
counties, during the 2003-2004 session.
The Districts used for the 2002 State Senate elections were redrawn for 2004, such that the district contained less of Pitt County
joined with Greene
and part of Wayne County
putting Moore in the same district as incumbent democratic State Senator John H. Kerr, III
of Wayne County. Moore switched parties to Republican and opposed Kerr in the General Election, but lost the seat.
In 2006, Moore (Rep.) challenged State Representative Marian N. McLawhorn
(Dem) for her seat in the NC House 9th District, representing part of Pitt County
and lost, receiving only 43% of the vote.
In 2007, Moore switched back to Democrat and was elected as an Alderman in the town of Winterville, North Carolina
In 2008, Moore was one of several Democrats to run for the seat being vacated by retiring Senator John H. Kerr, III
. He was unsuccessful in reaching the runoff election between Kathy A. Taft and Donald G. Davis
. Davis won the runoff and then defeated Louis Pate for the seat.
In 2009, Moore challenged Douglas A. Jackson, Mayor of Winterville
for his seat but was unsuccessful.
Moore is a teacher from Winterville, North Carolina
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North Carolina General Assembly
The North Carolina General Assembly is the state legislature of the U.S. state of North Carolina. The General Assembly drafts and legislates the state laws of North Carolina, also known as the General Statutes...
representing the state's fifth Senate district, including constituents in Pitt
Pitt County, North Carolina
-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 133,798 people, 52,539 households, and 32,258 families residing in the county. The population density was 205 people per square mile . There were 58,408 housing units at an average density of 90 per square mile...
and Wilson
Wilson County, North Carolina
-Demographics:As of the census of 2006, there 73,814 people, 28,613 households, and 19,771 families residing in the county. The population density was 199 people per square mile . There were 30,729 housing units at an average density of 83 per square mile...
counties, during the 2003-2004 session.
The Districts used for the 2002 State Senate elections were redrawn for 2004, such that the district contained less of Pitt County
Pitt County, North Carolina
-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 133,798 people, 52,539 households, and 32,258 families residing in the county. The population density was 205 people per square mile . There were 58,408 housing units at an average density of 90 per square mile...
joined with Greene
Greene County, North Carolina
-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 18,974 people, 6,696 households, and 4,955 families residing in the county. The population density was 72 people per square mile . There were 7,368 housing units at an average density of 28 per square mile...
and part of Wayne County
Wayne County, North Carolina
- Cities and towns :*Brogden*Dudley*Elroy*Eureka*Fremont*Goldsboro*Mar-Mac*Mount Olive*Pikeville*Rosewood*Seven Springs*Walnut Creek*Grantham-Geography:According to the U.S...
putting Moore in the same district as incumbent democratic State Senator John H. Kerr, III
John H. Kerr, III
John Hosea Kerr III was a Democratic member of the North Carolina General Assembly representing constituents in Greene, Lenoir and Wayne counties. An attorney from Goldsboro, North Carolina, Kerr served eight terms in the state Senate. Previously, he served three terms in the state House. In...
of Wayne County. Moore switched parties to Republican and opposed Kerr in the General Election, but lost the seat.
In 2006, Moore (Rep.) challenged State Representative Marian N. McLawhorn
Marian N. McLawhorn
Marian Nelson McLawhorn is a Democratic member of the North Carolina General Assembly representing the state's ninth House district since 1999, including constituents in Pitt County...
(Dem) for her seat in the NC House 9th District, representing part of Pitt County
Pitt County, North Carolina
-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 133,798 people, 52,539 households, and 32,258 families residing in the county. The population density was 205 people per square mile . There were 58,408 housing units at an average density of 90 per square mile...
and lost, receiving only 43% of the vote.
In 2007, Moore switched back to Democrat and was elected as an Alderman in the town of Winterville, North Carolina
Winterville, North Carolina
Winterville is a town in Pitt County, North Carolina. The population was 4,791 at the 2000 census. In 2008, the estimated population is 8,586. The town is a part of the Greenville Metropolitan Area.-Geography:...
In 2008, Moore was one of several Democrats to run for the seat being vacated by retiring Senator John H. Kerr, III
John H. Kerr, III
John Hosea Kerr III was a Democratic member of the North Carolina General Assembly representing constituents in Greene, Lenoir and Wayne counties. An attorney from Goldsboro, North Carolina, Kerr served eight terms in the state Senate. Previously, he served three terms in the state House. In...
. He was unsuccessful in reaching the runoff election between Kathy A. Taft and Donald G. Davis
Donald G. Davis
Donald G. Davis is an American politician who was elected to one term in the North Carolina Senate in 2008, representing Pitt, Wayne, and Greene counties....
. Davis won the runoff and then defeated Louis Pate for the seat.
In 2009, Moore challenged Douglas A. Jackson, Mayor of Winterville
Winterville, North Carolina
Winterville is a town in Pitt County, North Carolina. The population was 4,791 at the 2000 census. In 2008, the estimated population is 8,586. The town is a part of the Greenville Metropolitan Area.-Geography:...
for his seat but was unsuccessful.
Moore is a teacher from Winterville, North Carolina
Winterville, North Carolina
Winterville is a town in Pitt County, North Carolina. The population was 4,791 at the 2000 census. In 2008, the estimated population is 8,586. The town is a part of the Greenville Metropolitan Area.-Geography:...
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