N. Leo Daughtry
Namon Leo Daughtry (born December 3, 1940) is a former Republican member of the North Carolina General Assembly representing the state's twenty-sixth House district, including constituents in Johnston County, North Carolina. An attorney from Smithfield, North Carolina, Daughtry served in the state House since 1995. He previously served two terms in the state Senate.
N. Leo Daughtry | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives | |
| In office January 1, 1993 – January 1, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Billy Creech Barney Paul Woodard (Redistricting) |
| Succeeded by | Donna McDowell White |
| Constituency | 95th District (1993-2003) 28th District (2003-2005) 26th District (2005-2017) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Namon Leo Daughtry December 3, 1940 Newton Grove, North Carolina |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Helen Daughtry |
| Residence | Smithfield, North Carolina |
| Alma mater | Wake Forest University (BA, LLB) |
| Occupation | Attorney |
Early life and education
Daughtry was born in Newton Grove, North Carolina on December 3, 1940.[1][2]
He would graduate from Wake Forest University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1962 and go on to receive his L.L.B. from the same university's School of Law in 1965.[1]
Military service
- Captain, Judge Advocate General, United States Air Force; 1966–69
Political career
Daughtry served in the North Carolina Senate from 1989 through 1993.[3] He was elected to the state House in 1992,[4] where he was elected Majority Leader in his first term. After Republicans lost control of the House in the 1998 elections, he became Minority Leader. The 2008 election is the only race when he has faced an opponent.[4][5][6][7] Daughtry was a candidate for Governor of North Carolina in the 2000 election, losing the primary to Richard Vinroot.
He has been a Delegate to the Republican National Conventions of 1976, 1980, 1984, 1988, 1992, and 1996.
Currently, Daughtry serves on the UNC Board of Governors.
Election results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Leo Daughtry | 18,941 | 100 | |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Leo Daughtry | 21,709 | 54.72 | |
| Democratic | Jimmy F. Garner | 17,964 | 45.28 | |
Civic activities
- Board of Directors, Community Foundation
Awards
- 1996–97; Celebrity of the Year Award; Johnston County Schools
- 1996; Man of the Year; Boy Scouts of America
- 1995; Man of the Year; Johnston County Chamber of Commerce
References
- "The Voter's Self Defense System".
- "North Carolina Manual". 2001.
- "N. Leo Daughtry | Daughtry, Woodard, Lawrence, & Starling | Smithfield, North Carolina". Daughtry, Woodard, Lawrence, & Starling. Retrieved 2018-04-11.
- N.C. Board of Elections: 1994 General Election Results for State House, page 24
- N.C. Board of Elections Results: 1992, 1996 - 2006
- N.C. Board of Elections: 2008 General Election Results
- N.C. Board of Elections: 2010 General Election Results