Scott Stone (North Carolina)
Scott Stone (Republican Party) was a member of the North Carolina House of Representatives, representing District 105. He assumed office on May 16, 2016. He left office on December 31, 2018.
Stone (Republican Party) ran for election to the North Carolina State Senate to represent District 42. He lost in the Republican primary on May 17, 2022.
Stone is a former Republican member of the North Carolina House of Representatives, representing District 105. Stone was first appointed to the chamber on May 12, 2016, to replace Jacqueline Schaffer (R), who resigned from the state House on April 22, 2016. Stone was sworn in to the chamber on May 16, 2016.[1]
Stone was a 2015 Republican candidate for mayor of Charlotte, North Carolina. The general election took place on November 3, 2015.
Biography
Stone earned his B.S. in civil engineering from Clarkson University in 1990 and his MBA from Marymount University in 1997. His professional experience includes working as a professional engineer and as the president of American Engineering.[2][3]
Committee assignments
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| North Carolina committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Alcoholic Beverage Control |
| • Banking |
| • Education - K-12 |
| • Energy and Public Utilities |
| • Environment |
| • Finance |
| • Transportation |
Elections
2022
See also: North Carolina State Senate elections, 2022
General election
General election for North Carolina State Senate District 42
Rachel Hunt defeated Cheryl Russo in the general election for North Carolina State Senate District 42 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Rachel Hunt (D) | 50.2 | 39,024 | |
| Cheryl Russo (R) | 49.8 | 38,677 | ||
| Total votes: 77,701 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Rachel Hunt advanced from the Democratic primary for North Carolina State Senate District 42.
Republican primary election
Republican primary for North Carolina State Senate District 42
Cheryl Russo defeated Scott Stone in the Republican primary for North Carolina State Senate District 42 on May 17, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Cheryl Russo | 50.5 | 6,775 | |
| Scott Stone | 49.5 | 6,638 | ||
| Total votes: 13,413 | ||||
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Campaign finance
2020
See also: North Carolina lieutenant gubernatorial election, 2020
North Carolina lieutenant gubernatorial election, 2020 (March 3 Republican primary)
North Carolina lieutenant gubernatorial election, 2020 (March 3 Democratic primary)
General election
General election for Lieutenant Governor of North Carolina
Mark K. Robinson defeated Yvonne Lewis Holley in the general election for Lieutenant Governor of North Carolina on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Mark K. Robinson (R) | 51.6 | 2,800,656 | |
| Yvonne Lewis Holley (D) | 48.4 | 2,623,458 | ||
| Total votes: 5,424,114 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Lieutenant Governor of North Carolina
The following candidates ran in the Democratic primary for Lieutenant Governor of North Carolina on March 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Yvonne Lewis Holley | 26.6 | 309,274 | |
| Terry Van Duyn | 20.4 | 237,885 | ||
| Chaz Beasley | 18.9 | 219,503 | ||
| Allen Thomas Jr. | 18.8 | 219,229 | ||
| Bill Toole | 9.6 | 111,843 | ||
| Ronald L. Newton | 5.7 | 65,970 | ||
| Total votes: 1,163,704 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Lieutenant Governor of North Carolina
The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for Lieutenant Governor of North Carolina on March 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Mark K. Robinson | 32.5 | 240,843 | |
| Andy Wells | 14.6 | 107,824 | ||
| Mark Johnson | 12.0 | 89,200 | ||
| John Ritter | 11.5 | 85,023 | ||
| Renee Ellmers | 6.8 | 50,526 | ||
| Greg Gebhardt | 6.8 | 50,474 | ||
| Deborah Cochran | 6.5 | 48,234 | ||
| Scott Stone | 6.5 | 48,193 | ||
| Buddy Bengel | 2.8 | 20,395 | ||
| Total votes: 740,712 | ||||
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Campaign finance
Endorsements
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2018
General election
General election for North Carolina House of Representatives District 105
Wesley Harris defeated incumbent Scott Stone in the general election for North Carolina House of Representatives District 105 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Wesley Harris (D) | 52.3 | 18,362 | |
| Scott Stone (R) | 47.7 | 16,753 | ||
| Total votes: 35,115 (100.00% precincts reporting) | ||||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Ayoub Ouederni (D)
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 105
Wesley Harris defeated Ayoub Ouederni (Unofficially withdrew) in the Democratic primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 105 on May 8, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Wesley Harris | 70.5 | 2,244 | |
| Ayoub Ouederni (Unofficially withdrew) | 29.5 | 940 | ||
| Total votes: 3,184 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 105
Incumbent Scott Stone advanced from the Republican primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 105 on May 8, 2018.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | Scott Stone | |
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2016
Elections for the North Carolina House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election was held on March 15, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016.[4] The candidate filing deadline was December 21, 2015.[5] Incumbent Jacqueline Schaffer (R) resigned from the state House on April 22, 2016. Scott Stone (R) was appointed to the chamber on May 12, 2016, to replace Schaffer.
Incumbent Scott Stone defeated Connie Green-Johnson in the North Carolina House of Representatives District 105 general election.[6][7]
| North Carolina House of Representatives, District 105 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Scott Stone Incumbent |
55.27% | 21,853 | |
| Democratic | Connie Green-Johnson | 44.73% | 17,689 | |
| Total Votes | 39,542 | |||
| Source: North Carolina State Board of Elections | ||||
Connie Green-Johnson ran unopposed in the North Carolina House of Representatives District 105 Democratic primary.[8][9]
| North Carolina House of Representatives, District 105 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Connie Green-Johnson (unopposed) | |
Scott Stone defeated Tim Morgan in the North Carolina House of Representatives District 105 Republican primary.[10][11]
| North Carolina House of Representatives, District 105 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Scott Stone |
52.18% | 4,680 | |
| Republican | Tim Morgan | 47.82% | 4,289 | |
| Total Votes | 8,969 | |||
2015
The city of Charlotte, North Carolina, held elections for mayor and city council on November 3, 2015. A primary took place on September 15, 2015. A primary runoff took place on October 6, 2015. The filing deadline for candidates who wished to run in this election was July 17, 2015.[12] In the mayoral race, incumbent Dan Clodfelter faced Councilman Michael D. Barnes, Roderick Davis, Councilman David L. Howard, DeJawon Joseph and Jennifer Roberts in the Democratic primary. Because no candidate received more than 40 percent of the vote, the top two vote-getters - Clodfelter and Roberts - met in a primary runoff election, which Roberts won.[13] Edwin B. Peacock III defeated Scott Stone in the Republican primary.[14] Roberts defeated Peacock in the general election.[15][16]
| Mayor of Charlotte, General election, 2015 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Jennifer Roberts |
52.3% | 41,749 | |
| Republican | Edwin Peacock | 47.6% | 38,019 | |
| Write-in votes | 0.14% | 112 | ||
| Total Votes | 79,880 | |||
| Source: North Carolina State Board of Elections, "Official General Election Results - Mecklenburg County," November 16, 2015 | ||||
| Mayor of Charlotte Democratic Primary, 2015 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes | ||
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Jennifer Roberts |
54.3% | 12,811 | ||
| Dan Clodfelter Incumbent | 45.7% | 10,784 | ||
| Total Votes | 23,595 | |||
| Source: North Carolina State Board of Elections, "Official primary runoff results," accessed October 22, 2015 | ||||
| Mayor of Charlotte Democratic Primary, 2015 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes | ||
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Jennifer Roberts |
35.8% | 11,106 | ||
| Dan Clodfelter Incumbent |
25.8% | 7,998 | ||
| David L. Howard | 23.7% | 7,369 | ||
| Michael D. Barnes | 14% | 4,335 | ||
| Roderick Davis | 0.5% | 152 | ||
| DeJawon Joseph | 0.3% | 86 | ||
| Total Votes | 31,046 | |||
| Source: Mecklenburg County Board of Elections, "Official primary election results," accessed September 24, 2015 | ||||
| Mayor of Charlotte Republican Primary, 2015 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes | ||
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Edwin B. Peacock III |
66.1% | 8,354 | ||
| Scott Stone | 33.9% | 4,275 | ||
| Total Votes | 12,629 | |||
| Source: Mecklenburg County Board of Elections, "Official primary election results," accessed September 24, 2015 | ||||
Campaign themes
2022
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Scott Stone did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
2020
Scott Stone completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Stone's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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- Will work to ensuring that NC maintains its competitive tax climate and continues to reduce regulatory burdens.
- Lead efforts to improve government efficiency by implementing business-minded solutions to government operations.
- Ensure that all sheriffs cooperate with federal law enforcement including honoring ICE detainers.
Also needs to be a strong and effective communicator, not only messaging to the Party's base, but also to all of North Carolina's citizens.
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Campaign website
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Reduced Regulations and Taxes As a member of the Republican led legislature, Scott has helped lead the fight in reducing corporate and personal income tax rates, including providing a tax cut to working families. The reductions in tax rates and burdensome regulations has made us more competitive with surrounding states and has helped position North Carolina as the #1 state for business. We must continue tax policies which ensure our competitiveness. Standup Against Sanctuary Sheriffs Our local and state law enforcement officers do a tremendous job protecting our families. Unfortunately, there are seven sheriffs out of 100 in North Carolina who choose to ignore the law and refuse to cooperate with federal law enforcement. These “Sanctuary Sheriffs” must be compelled to honor ICE detainers and follow their oaths of office. Scott has been leading the fight on this issue. Defend the Constitution Against Government Overreach Governor Cooper and the Democrats in the General Assembly are trying to push North Carolina further left. We must continue to defend the 2nd Amendment and fight the judges who legislate from the bench on issues like Voter ID. Scott has a proven track record on these issues and has been endorsed by the NRA in past elections. Defend Life Governor Cooper vetoed common sense legislation known as the “Born Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act.” This shows how far to the left he and the Democratic leaders in the General Assembly are willing to go appease their base. We must continue to honor life and resist the continued attempts to move North Carolina to the left. Prioritize Investment in Infrastructure There are $40 billion in identified – but still unfunded – road construction needs. North Carolina continues to experience significant population and traffic growth throughout the state and that growth must be followed by expanded infrastructure. Competitive Jobs Environment We need to keep a focus on job recruitment and retention. A competitive business environment, coupled with a great quality of life and the nation’s best workforce, will keep more companies relocating and expanding across North Carolina. While there are continued successes in the largest urban centers, we must work equally hard to expand opportunities in the rural parts of our state. Continuing to expand high speed broadband internet and critical infrastructure – such as water & sewer and interstate quality roads – to all areas of the state are necessities to a successful statewide program. Prioritize Spending Continue to focus spending on key budget items which are core state government functions. Transportation, education, and public safety are the areas of highest priority for public dollars. Too often politicians of both parties are desperate to “fix problems” but it is as important to stay focused to ensure state money is being spent only on what are state responsibilities. Support Law Enforcement Our law enforcement officers at all levels need to know that their elected leaders support them. Scott has had a strong and consistent record of supporting our state and federal law enforcement community.[17] |
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| —Scott Stone 2020 campaign website[18] | ||
2016
Stone's campaign website highlighted the following issues:
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Taxes: As a business executive who has managed multi-million dollar budgets, Scott knows how to control costs and implement market approaches to increase revenues – without tax increases. He will bring his business background to the General Assembly to ensure common sense, fiscally responsible solutions for the spending of your money. Education: Scott will fight for budgets which will recruit and retain North Carolina’s best teachers by paying them the compensation they deserve. We must continue to drive graduation rates higher. Scott believes strongly in providing a pathway to career opportunities through Apprenticeships / Internships which can help keep kids in school. Transportation: Scott is a licensed, professional engineer with expertise in transportation and infrastructure issues. He understands the detailed policy issues associated with highway planning and construction. As one of the state’s fastest growing areas, we need to ensure that the area around the “Southern Loop” gets a reasonable portion of NCDOT’s investment. We continue to experience population and traffic growth throughout South Charlotte and Pineville, and that growth must be followed by expanded infrastructure. With large developments in the works in Ballantyne and in the Providence Road area, there is no more pressing issue for the residents of our district than transportation and ensuring that our area is adequately funded.[17] |
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| —Scott Stone, [19] | ||
2015
Stone's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[20]
Fiscal responsibility
- Excerpt: "As mayor, Scott will take a programmatic approach to capital spending and fiscal operations. He will ensure that every dollar is spent wisely – treating each project like an investment."
Government transparency
- Excerpt: "As mayor, Stone will push for tighter ethics rules, including those for registered lobbyists. Charlotte is the largest city in the country that does not require disclosure of lobbying of city officials. Recent ethics rules passed by City Council in the wake of former Mayor Patrick Cannon’s arrest, did not go far enough."
Jobs
- Excerpt: "Making Charlotte competitive is the most important reason Stone is running for mayor. He has been very active in economic development and job recruiting activities during the past decade."
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2018
In 2018, the General Assembly of North Carolina was in session from January 10 through July 4.
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2017
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In 2017, the General Assembly of North Carolina was in session from January 11 through June 30. Before the legislature adjourned its regular scheduled session, the legislature scheduled the following additional session dates: August 3, August 18 to August 25, August 28 to August 31, and October 4 to October 17.
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2016
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In 2016, the General Assembly of North Carolina was in session from April 25 through July 1.
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Personal
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When he served in the state House, Stone and his wife, Molly, had two daughters.[2]
See also
2022 Elections
External links
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Footnotes
- ↑ wral.com, "Mecklenburg County Republican Scott Stone joins NC House," accessed May 19, 2016
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Scott Stone campaign website, "Meet Scott Stone," accessed August 13, 2015
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on February 13, 2020.
- ↑ The primary for U.S. congressional elections was rescheduled to June 7, 2016, following legal challenges to North Carolina's district maps. State races were unaffected.
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "2016 Candidate Filing," accessed December 22, 2015
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "Candidate Listing," accessed August 23, 2016
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "2016 General Election results lookup," accessd December 21, 2016
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "Candidate Listing," accessed January 4, 2016
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "03/15/2016 Official primary results - Statewide," March 15, 2016
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "Candidate Listing," accessed January 4, 2016
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "03/15/2016 Official primary results - Statewide," March 15, 2016
- ↑ Mecklenburg County Board of Elections, "Multi Year Election Schedule," accessed September 19, 2014
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "Unofficial primary runoff results," accessed October 6, 2015
- ↑ Mecklenburg County Board of Elections, "Official primary election results," accessed September 24, 2015
- ↑ Mecklenburg County Board of Elections, "Official candidate list," accessed July 28, 2015
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "Unofficial General Election Results - Mecklenburg County," November 3, 2015
- ↑ 17.0 17.1 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Scott Stone 2020 campaign website, "Issues," accessed February 26, 2020
- ↑ Elect Scott Stone, "Issues," accessed March 9, 2016
- ↑ Scott Stone campaign website, "Issues," accessed August 13, 2015
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Jacqueline Schaffer (R) |
North Carolina House - District 105 2016–2018 |
Succeeded by Wesley Harris (D) |
