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• Brock And Brown disagree
mostly over benefits of a lottery

Oct. 23, 2004
Brown said he supports an education lottery, which is the main issue that the two disagree on.

The state continues to lose money to neighboring states with lotteries, and their school systems are benefiting, Brown said.

Brock countered by saying that the benefits of the lottery have been exaggerated. "The lottery is the most inefficient tax possible," Brock said.

• Improving water system
one of top issues in Davie election
Oct. 22, 2004
Improving the county's water system, managing growth and easing overcrowding in schools have again emerged as issues in Davie County this election season.

Three seats on the five-member Davie County Board of Commissioners are being contested.

There will be at least two new faces on the board because Commissioner Dan Barrett ran for governor instead of county commissioner.

The top three finishers will win four-year terms.

Candidate Profiles

• U.S. Congressional 5th District
• State Senate: District 34
• County Commissioner
  

  Foxx, Harrell both say that health care is a priority in campaign in the 5th District

  COMPILED BY THEO HELM
  Voters will select a new U.S. Congressman in the 5th District on Tuesday for the first time in 10 years.
  
  Rep. Richard Burr decided to run for Sen. John Edwards’ seat in the U.S. Senate, leaving an open House seat and drawing many candidates — especially among Republicans.
  
  The district covers all or parts of 12 counties and stretches west from Rockingham County through suburban Forsyth County to Watauga County.
  
  The district has been reliably Republican for the past 10 years.
  
  State Sen. Virginia Foxx, the Republican candidate, emerged from a crowded field of eight candidates in a race that was known for its negativity.
  
  Surry County Commissioner Jim Harrell Jr., the Democratic candidate, defeated two candidates in a much quieter Democratic primary.
  
  The campaign between the two candidates has stayed positive — and comparatively quiet until recently.

  Virginia Foxx (Click name to read full profile)

  Office being sought: U.S. House, 5th District
  Party: Republican
  Home address: 11468 Hwy. 105 South, Banner Elk
  Date of birth: June 29, 1943
  Education: Ed.D. in curriculum and teaching, University of North Carolina at Greensboro; M.A.C.T in sociology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; A.B. in English, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  Occupation: N.C Senator, nursery and landscaping business owner, former educator
  Family: Married with one daughter and two grandchildren
  Political experience: Member of N.C. Senate, 1995-present; Deputy Secretary for Management in the N.C. Department of Administration, 1985-1987; Watauga County Board of Education, 1976-1988
  What makes you best qualified: I am a hardworking, down-to-earth person who puts service to others above self.
  I have strong values, experience as a legislator, successful business experience and experience in helping constituents. I have spent my adult life working to make our area a better place.
  My record proves that I will continue to fight for our conservative values.
  Top priority if elected: I pledge 100 percent effort to winning the war on terror, protecting our borders, stopping illegal aliens, and bringing home our troops as victorious champions of democracy.
  In addition, I want to make health care affordable to every American through much needed reform rather than a government-sponsored program.

  Jim Harrell Jr. (Click name to read full profile)

  Office being sought: U.S. House, 5th District
  Party: Democrat
  Home address: 480 Hawthorne Road, Elkin
  Date of birth: Dec. 15, 1946
  Education: B.A., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 1969; Doctor of Dental Surgery, Medical College of Virginia, 1973
  Occupation: Dentist
  Family: Wife, Barbara Hudson Harrell; sons, Jim III, Matt, Chris
  Political experience: Surry County Commissioner, 1990-present, chairman, 1999-2000 (elected to 4 consecutive terms); chairman, American Dental Association Council on Governmental Affairs, 2003-04
  What makes you best qualified: My leadership style is one of building consensus in order to find creative, positive solutions.
  This combined with the fact that I have advocated for health-care reform in Congress for the last two years as an ADA committee chair, and my varied background in health care, business, economic development and community affairs makes me better qualified to serve.
  Top priority if elected: The most important issue today is lack of affordable, quality, health care for all.
  It affects young and old, individuals and businesses alike, and it is wreaking havoc with our federal, state and county budgets.
  Currently there are approximately 45 million uninsured Americans, a number equal to the population of 23 states. That is unacceptable.
  

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  Brown is making his first try for a seat in state senate

  COMPILED BY TITAN BARKSDALE
  Incumbent state Sen. Andrew Brock is running for re-election against Democratic challenger Larry C. Brown.
  
  Brock is a consultant who lives in Mocksville. He is running for his second term in District 34, which includes Rowan and Davie counties.
  
  Brown is an assistant principal who lives in Landis. Brown has never run for the N.C. Senate but lost a bid for the N.C. House in 1992.
  

  Andrew C. Brock (Click name to read full profile)

  Office being sought: N.C. Senate, District 34
  Party: Republican
  Home address: 2207 Farmington Road, Mocksville
  Date of birth: April, 9 1974
  Education: B.S. in economics and political science, Western Carolina University, 1998
  Occupation: Consultant
  Family: Single
  Political experience: Republican deputy whip in N.C. Senate; campaign manager for U.S. Rep. Walter Jones; an assistant to Chairman Bill Cobey of the N.C. Republican Party; field representative for U.S. Sen. Lauch Faircloth; campaign manger for N.C. Supreme Court Justice Bob Orr; a member of Citizens for a Sound Economy
  What makes you best qualified: I work hard for good legislation that protects Christian conservative family values, protects our small businesses from frivolous lawsuits and excessive regulation burdens, and reforms to education that will make our schools competitive in our changing economy. My dedication and hard work to the people of the district and their concerns, coupled with long and detailed study of the issues make me the best qualified to be re-elected to the N.C. Senate.
  Top priority if elected: I will re-introduce pro-life legislation and legislation that will protect marriage between one man and one woman. I will protect Second Amendment Rights, recruit and retain jobs by lowering tax burden, help senior citizens with affordable health care, reform education by cutting government red tape and help law, fire and emergency personnel.

  Larry C. Brown (Click name to read full profile)

  Office being sought: N.C. Senate, District 34
  Party: Democrat
  Home address: 402 E. Ryder Ave., Landis
  Date of birth: Feb. 16, 1947
  Education: East Rowan High School, 1965; B.A. in geography, UNC Charlotte, 1969; M.Ed. in administration, UNC Charlotte; UNC Chapel Hill
  Occupation: Assistant principal at Bostian Elementary School
  Family: Married with two children.
  Political experience: Served two terms on the Landis Town Board; Cabarrus-Rowan Park Commission
  What makes you best qualified: As a native of Rowan County, I give the voters the opportunity to put my lifetime experiences to work for them. I believe that I can better represent the needs and values of this district with my life experiences – 35 years in education, married for 30 years, raised a family, and 40 years of community service.
  Top priority if elected: I will work to make state government work for the people. I support public education, job development, conservation, affordable healthcare, good roads, and sound fiscal management. I will approach issues with an open mind, making decisions based on what is best for my district and North Carolina. I support the lottery as a means to help fund local school construction and technology needs.
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  Water-system improvements a key issue in race

  COMPILED BY TITAN BARKSDALE
  Three seats on the five-member Davie County Board of Commissioners are being contested Tuesday. Johnny Frye, incumbent Richard Poindexter and Tom Fleming will face Tama O’Mara, the only Democrat to file in the election.
  
  There will be at least two new faces on the board because Commissioner Dan Barrett ran for governor instead of county commissioner.
  
  Frye and Poindexter didn’t respond to the Winston-Salem Journal’s request for information.
  
  The top-three finishers will win four-year terms.

  Tom Fleming (Click name to read full profile)

  Office being sought: Davie County commissioner
  Party: Republican
  Home address: 195 James Way, Advance
  Date of birth: March 3, 1948
  Education: Western Carolina University
  Occupation: Owner of Mocksville Builders Supply
  Family: Married, with one daughter and two grandsons
  Political experience: Mocksville Town commissioner, 1990-94
  What makes you best qualified: Past experience on many boards, business owner and a forward-looking position on planning the future of our county.
  Top priority if elected: I will work to reduce our overcrowded schools, to continue with our hospital and extend and repair our water system. I also will work with a strong economic development plan to bring new jobs to our communities.

  Tama Markland O’Mara (Click name to read full profile)

  Office being sought: Davie County commissioner
  Party: Democrat
  Home address: 161 Shamrock Lane, Advance
  Date of birth: Oct. 25, 1938
  Education: Davie County High School. Davidson County Community College
  Occupation: Retired
  Family: Widowed with three children and six grandchildren
  Political experience: Never held public office. Active in the Democratic Party and current treasurer of the Davie County Democratic Party.
  What makes you the best qualified: I am a lifelong resident of Davie County. I am retired with a background in business and accounting. All my children live and work in Davie County. Therefore, I want to see the county prosper and the schools to be the best in the state.
  Top priority if elected: I will make sure that the county continues with upgrading and expanding the water system. I also will ensure that the law enforcement, emergency medical services and other public services have what they need to perform their duties and serve the citizens of the county in the manner in which they deserve.
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Davie County Board of Elections Contact Info
• Margaret C. Shew, Director

124 South Salisbury St.
Suite 102
Mocksville, NC 27028-2359
Phone:  (336) 751-2027
Fax: (336) 751-0185