John Torbett
2010 - Present
2027
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John Torbett (Republican Party) is a member of the North Carolina House of Representatives, representing District 108. He assumed office in 2010. His current term ends on January 1, 2027.
Torbett (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the North Carolina House of Representatives to represent District 108. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Biography
Torbett has been the Vice President of North Carolina Operations for Defense Technologies, Inc. since 2003. He previously worked as a layout specialist and CEO of Corrugated Converting. Torbett served as a Gaston County Commissioner from 2002 to 2010.
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Torbett was assigned to the following committees:
- Appropriations Committee, Vice Chair
- Appropriations on Education Committee, Chair
- Education - K-12 Committee, Chair
- House Redistricting Committee, Vice Chair
- Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House Committee, Vice Chair
- State Government Committee
- UNC BOG Nominations Committee
2021-2022
Torbett was assigned to the following committees:
- Education - K-12 Committee, Chair
- House Redistricting Committee, Vice chair
- Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House Committee, Vice chair
- State Government Committee, Chair
- UNC BOG Nominations Committee
- Appropriations Committee, Vice chair
- Appropriations on Education Committee, Chair
2019-2020
Torbett was assigned to the following committees:
- Appropriations on Transportation Committee, Chair
- Appropriations Committee, Vice Chair
- Homelessness, Foster Care, and Dependency Committee, Chair
- House Judiciary Committee
- Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House Committee, Vice Chair
- House Transportation Committee, Senior Chair
- House Redistricting Committee, Vice Chair
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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| • Appropriations, Vice chair |
| • Appropriations on Information Technology |
| • Appropriations on Transportation, Chair |
| • Commerce and Job Development |
| • Judiciary IV |
| • Transportation, Chair |
| • Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House, Vice chair |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Torbett served on the following committees:
| North Carolina committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Appropriations, Vice Chairman |
| • Appropriations on Information Technology |
| • Appropriations on Transportation, Chairman |
| • Commerce and Job Development |
| • Elections |
| • Judiciary IV |
| • Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House, Vice Chairman |
| • Transportation, Chairman |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Torbett served on the following committees:
| North Carolina committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Appropriations, Vice chair |
| • Commerce and Job Development, Vice chair |
| • Education |
| • Homeland Security, Military, and Veterans Affairs |
| • Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House |
| • Transportation |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Torbett served on the following committees:
| North Carolina committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Agriculture |
| • Appropriations |
| • Commerce and Job Development |
| • Education |
| • Homeland Security, Military, and Veterans Affairs, Vice chair |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2024
See also: North Carolina House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for North Carolina House of Representatives District 108
Incumbent John Torbett defeated Sydnie Hutchinson in the general election for North Carolina House of Representatives District 108 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | John Torbett (R) | 64.6 | 28,982 | |
| Sydnie Hutchinson (D) | 35.4 | 15,892 | ||
| Total votes: 44,874 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Sydnie Hutchinson advanced from the Democratic primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 108.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent John Torbett advanced from the Republican primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 108.
Campaign finance
Endorsements
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2022
See also: North Carolina House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for North Carolina House of Representatives District 108
Incumbent John Torbett won election in the general election for North Carolina House of Representatives District 108 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | John Torbett (R) | 100.0 | 19,759 | |
| Total votes: 19,759 | ||||
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Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent John Torbett advanced from the Republican primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 108.
Campaign finance
2020
See also: North Carolina House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for North Carolina House of Representatives District 108
Incumbent John Torbett defeated Daniel Caudill in the general election for North Carolina House of Representatives District 108 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | John Torbett (R) | 63.2 | 24,960 | |
| Daniel Caudill (D) | 36.8 | 14,555 | ||
| Total votes: 39,515 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Daniel Caudill advanced from the Democratic primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 108.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent John Torbett advanced from the Republican primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 108.
Campaign finance
2018
General election
General election for North Carolina House of Representatives District 108
Incumbent John Torbett defeated Robert Kellogg in the general election for North Carolina House of Representatives District 108 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | John Torbett (R) | 59.7 | 15,654 | |
| Robert Kellogg (D) | 40.3 | 10,563 | ||
| Total votes: 26,217 (100.00% precincts reporting) | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 108
Robert Kellogg advanced from the Democratic primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 108 on May 8, 2018.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | Robert Kellogg | |
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 108
Incumbent John Torbett advanced from the Republican primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 108 on May 8, 2018.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | John Torbett | |
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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.[1] The candidate filing deadline was December 21, 2015.[2]
Incumbent John Torbett ran unopposed in the North Carolina House of Representatives District 108 general election.[3][4]
| North Carolina House of Representatives, District 108 General Election, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican |  John Torbett Incumbent (unopposed) | |
| Source: North Carolina State Board of Elections | ||
Incumbent John Torbett ran unopposed in the North Carolina House of Representatives District 108 Republican primary.[5][6]
| North Carolina House of Representatives, District 108 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | John Torbett Incumbent (unopposed) | |
2014
Elections for the North Carolina House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on May 6, 2014. The general election took place on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was February 28, 2014. Incumbent John Torbett was unopposed in the Republican primary and was unchallenged in the general election.[7][8][9][10]
2012
Torbett ran for re-election in 2012. He ran unopposed in the May 8, 2012, Republican primary and was unchallenged in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[11][12]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican | John Torbett Incumbent |
100% | 21,933 | |
| Total Votes | 21,933 | |||
2010
On November 2, 2010, Torbett won election to the North Carolina House of Representatives. He was unopposed in the primary and general elections.[13][14]
| North Carolina House of Representatives, General Election Results, District 108 (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| John Torbett (R)
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15,034 | 100% | ||
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2022
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2020
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Campaign finance summary
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2024
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In 2024, the North Carolina State Legislature was in session from April 24 to December 13.
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2023
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In 2023, the North Carolina State Legislature was in session from January 11 to October 25.
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2022
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In 2022, the North Carolina State Legislature was in session from May 18 to July 1.
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2021
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In 2021, the North Carolina State Legislature was in session from January 13 to December 30.
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2020
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In 2020, the North Carolina State Legislature was in session from April 28 to September 3. The legislature was in recess from July 8 to September 1 and then reconvened September 2 to September 3.
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2019
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In 2019, the General Assembly of North Carolina was in session from January 9 through August 27.
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2018
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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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2015
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In 2015, the General Assembly of North Carolina was in session from January 14 through September 30.
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2014
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In 2014, the General Assembly of North Carolina will be in session from May 14 through a date to be determined by the legislature.
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2013
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In 2013, the General Assembly of North Carolina was in session from January 9 to July 26.
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2012
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In 2012, the General Assembly of North Carolina was in session from May 16 to July 3.
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2011
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In 2011, the General Assembly of North Carolina was in session from January 26 to June 18. A special session dealing with redistricting began July 13 and ended July 28.
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Personal
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Torbett and his wife have one child. They currently reside in Stanley, North Carolina.[15]
See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Candidate North Carolina House of Representatives District 108 |
Officeholder North Carolina House of Representatives District 108 |
Personal |
Footnotes
- ↑ 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, "Official Primary Election Results For 2014," accessed June 12, 2014
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "General Election Candidate List Grouped by Contest," accessed June 12, 2014
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "05/06/2014 Official Primary Election Results - Statewide," accessed December 5, 2014
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "11/04/2014 Official General Election Results - Statewide," accessed December 5, 2014
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "2012 Primary Election Results," accessed June 12, 2014
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "2012 General Election Results," accessed June 12, 2014
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "2010 Primary Election Results," accessed June 12, 2014
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "Official North Carolina General Election Results- November 2, 2010," accessed June 12, 2014
- ↑ John Torbett NC House: Bio
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by - |
North Carolina House of Representatives District 108 2010-Present |
Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by - |
Gaston County Board of Commissioners 2002-2010 |
Succeeded by - |
