Fred F. Steen II
Representative Fred F. Steen, II | |
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Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives from the 76th district | |
In office 2004–2012 | |
Preceded by | W. Eugene McCombs |
Succeeded by | Carl Ford |
Personal details | |
Born | [1] Landis, North Carolina | June 16, 1960
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Tena |
Residence | Landis, North Carolina |
Occupation | Cost Analyst, Engineer |
Fred F. Steen, II is the chief lobbyist/legislative liaison for North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory.[2] From 2004 through 2012, Steen served as a Republican member of the North Carolina General Assembly representing the state's 76th House District, including constituents in Rowan County. A cost analyst from Landis, North Carolina, he served as the town's Mayor for eight years until he was appointed on 16 February 2004 to fill the seat of W. Eugene McCombs, who died in office.[3]
In 2011, Steen was ranked 4th in the North Carolina House for pro-business legislation by the North Carolina Free Enterprise Foundation.[4]
On December 8, 2011, Steen announced he would not run for re-election to the NC House, but would instead run for the Republican nomination for North Carolina's 8th congressional district, then represented by Democrat Larry Kissell.[5] He lost in the Republican primary.[6]
While a legislator, he served on the Board of Directors of the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC), a national association of legislators.[7]
Electoral history
Most recent election shown below. For a complete list see: Electoral history of Fred F. Steen, II
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Richard Hudson | 21,451 | 32.07 | |
Republican | Scott Keadle | 14,687 | 21.96 | |
Republican | Vernon Robinson | 12,181 | 18.21 | |
Republican | Fred F. Steen II | 9,670 | 14.46 | |
Republican | John M. Whitley | 8,894 | 13.30 | |
Total votes | 66,883 | 100.00 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Fred F. Steen, II (Unopposed) | 15,093 | 100.00 | |
Majority | 15093 | 100.00 | ||
Total votes | 15,093 | 100.00 |
References
- ^ [1]
- ^ News & Observer
- ^ Hill, Cortney (14 March 2004). "Steen takes oath as N.C. representative". The Salisbury Post. Retrieved 22 August 2011.
- ^ "Business Ratings of the 2011 N.C. General Assembly" (PDF). North Carolina Free Enterprise Foundation. October 2011. Retrieved June 4, 2012.
- ^ Minn, Karissa (9 December 2011). "Steen makes it official as Republican field taking on Kissell grows". Salisbury Post. Retrieved 9 December 2011.
- ^ Minn, Karissa (May 9, 2012). "Elect 2012: Hudson, Keadle face runoff in 8th District to meet Kissell". The Salisbury Post. Retrieved September 17, 2012.
- ^ Board of Directors - ALEC Retrieved April 17, 2012
- ^ "NC 8th District Republican Primary Election Results 2012". NC State Board of Elections. Retrieved September 17, 2012.
- ^ "NC General Election Results 2010". NC State Board of Elections. Retrieved 21 August 2011.