Representative William C. Owens Jr. | |
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Member of the North CarolinaHouseofRepresentatives from the 1st district | |
In office January 1, 1995 –January 1, 2013 | |
Preceded by | Vernon Grant James |
Succeeded by | Bob Steinburg |
Personal details | |
Born | Elizabeth City,North Carolina | April 2,1947
Political party | Democratic |
Residence(s) | Elizabeth City,North Carolina |
Occupation | Businessman |
William Clarence Owens Jr. (born April 2,1947) [1] was a Democratic member of the North Carolina General Assembly representing the state's first House district,including constituents in Camden,Currituck,Pasquotank and Tyrrell counties. A businessman from Elizabeth City,North Carolina,Owens is serving in his ninth term in the state House (2011–2012 session). [2]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | W. C. (Bill) Owens Jr. | 11,538 | 52.75 | |
Republican | John J. Woodard Jr. | 10,336 | 47.25 | |
Majority | 1202 | 5.50% | ||
Total votes | 21,874 | 100.00 |
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