Shelly Willingham

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Shelly Willingham

U.S.A.

Party Democrat
Latest Campaign State House of Reps
Date of Birth November 27, 1943 (Age: 82)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Overview
Community
Analysis
Personal Background

Shelly Willingham has a background in real estate consulting and a notable history of legislative service. Willingham spent a significant portion of their career in the North Carolina House of Representatives, where they were elected multiple times. They began their legislative career in the 70th district, transitioning to the 23rd district later. Willingham also engaged in several primary challenges for state senate positions.

Political Ideas

Shelly Willingham's political career reveals a consistently localized approach, deeply rooted in her background as a real estate consultant. Her legislative efforts often align with regional industrial interests, balancing environmental regulations in a manner that suggests a calculated prioritization of economic stability. Willingham's rhetorical style frequently emphasizes community-specific benefits, creating a unique tension between environmental advocacy and industrial pragmatism. This duality invites deeper inquiry into how she reconciles these seemingly opposing priorities.

Campaigns
2024: North Carolina State House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

North Carolina House of Representatives 23rd district general election, 2024

25,140 votes (56.46%)

Win

North Carolina House of Representatives 23rd district Democratic primary election, 2024

6,769 votes (78.85%)

Win

Position Details

Committee Membership
Alcoholic Beverage Control
Vice Chair
Appropriations
Member
Appropriations, Transportation
Member
Election Law
Member
Energy and Public Utilities
Member
Ethics
Chair
Federal Relations and American Indian Affairs
Member
House Select Committee on Government Efficiency
Member
House Select Committee on Helene Recovery
Member
House Select Committee on Involuntary Commitment and Public Safety
Member
House Select Committee on Oversight and Reform
Member
House Select Committee on Redistricting
Member
Hse Select Comm to Investigate Alleged Misconduct/Other Matters Incl in Charges Against Rep Brockman
Member
Insurance
Member
Oversight
Member
Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
Member
Joint Legislative Commission on Governmental Operations
Member
Joint Legislative Economic Development and Global Engagement Oversight Committee
Member
Joint Legislative Elections Oversight Committee
Member
Joint Legislative Committee on Local Government
Member
Governmental Operations, Subcommittee on Hurricane Response and Recovery
Member
2022: North Carolina State House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

North Carolina House of Representatives 23rd district general election, 2022

16,488 votes (54.42%)

Win
2020: North Carolina State House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

North Carolina House of Representatives 23rd district general election, 2020

21,754 votes (58.76%)

Win
2018: North Carolina State House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

North Carolina House of Representatives 23rd district general election, 2018

15,959 votes (60.85%)

Win
2016: North Carolina State House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

North Carolina House of Representatives 23rd district general election, 2016

27,208 votes (100.00%)

Win
2014: North Carolina State House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

North Carolina House of Representatives 23rd district general election

18,660 votes (100.00%)

Win

North Carolina House of Representatives 23rd district Democratic primary run-off election

2,702 votes (52.16%)

Win

North Carolina House of Representatives 23rd district Democratic primary election

2,978 votes (35.61%)

Win
2008: North Carolina State Senate

Election History

North Carolina Senate 3rd district Democratic primary election

13,200 votes (41.20%)

Loss
2006: North Carolina State Senate

Election History

North Carolina Senate 3rd district Democratic primary election

4,429 votes (35.72%)

Loss
2004: North Carolina State Senate

Election History

North Carolina Senate 3rd district Democratic primary election

4,991 votes (32.79%)

Loss

North Carolina Senate 3rd district Democratic primary run-off election

5,074 votes (45.53%)

Loss