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DeutschDiamond Staton-Williams
Diamond Staton-Williams | |
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| Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives from the 73rd district | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Larry Pittman (Redistricting) |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Democratic |
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Diamond Staton-Williams is an American politician, registered nurse and business owner. A member of the Democratic Party, she has been a member of the North Carolina House of Representatives representing the 73rd district (which includes parts of Cabarrus County) since 2023.[1]
In the 2022 election, Staton-Williams beat Republican nominee Brian Echevarria by 629 votes. This victory helped stop a Republican supermajority in the House by one seat.[2]
Committee assignments
[edit]2023-2024 session
[edit]- Appropriations
- Appropriations - Capital
- Environment
- Federal Relations and American Indian Affairs
- UNC BOG Nominations
- Disaster Recovery and Homeland Security
Electoral history
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Diamond Staton-Williams | 14,108 | 51.14% | |
| Republican | Brian Echevarria | 13,479 | 48.86% | |
| Total votes | 27,587 | 100% | ||
| Democratic gain from Republican | ||||
References
[edit]- ^ "Diamond Staton-Williams". Retrieved 2023-12-31.
- ^ "What a Charlotte-area race says about GOP power in North Carolina". Retrieved 2023-12-31.
- ^ [1] North Carolina State Board of Elections.