Allen Joines

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Allen Joines, mayor of Winston-Salem

Allen Joines is the current mayor of Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

Joines, a Democrat, was elected mayor of Winston-Salem on November 6, 2001. He defeated Republican incumbent Mayor Jack Cavanagh, Jr. by a wide margin. Before his election, Joines had served as deputy assistant city manager.[1]

In 2006, Joines had been named as a possible challenger to 5th Congressional District Congresswoman Virginia Foxx. Joines declined to enter the race in January 2006.[2]

[edit] References

  1. ^ Holmes, William (2001-11-06). "Raleigh results again uncertain, Winston-Salem unseats mayor". The Associated Press. 
  2. ^ Editorial, Staff (2006-01-11). "JOINES' DECISION". Winston-Salem Journal. 
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