Senator Tommy Tucker | |
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| Member of theNorth Carolina Senate from the35th district | |
| In office January 1, 2011 – January 1, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Eddie Goodall |
| Succeeded by | Todd Johnson |
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| Born | Wyatt Thomas Tucker, Sr. (1950-05-25)May 25, 1950 (age 75) |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence(s) | Waxhaw, North Carolina |
| Alma mater | North Carolina State University |
| Occupation | businessman |
Wyatt Thomas Tucker Sr. (born May 25, 1950) is an American politician and formerRepublicanstate senator in the state ofNorth Carolina.[1][2] He served as co-chairman of theNorth Carolina Senate's State and Local Government Committee. Senator Tucker has been accused of the statement "I am the senator, you are the citizen, you need to be quiet," when responding to a citizen journalist's inquiry on North Carolina's senatorial rules and procedures, though he said he was misquoted.[3] In 2013 Sen. Tucker came under criticism for helping direct Rural Center funds to the development of a movie theater.[4] In August 2017 Senator Tucker announced his intention to retire.[5]
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| Preceded by | Member of theNorth Carolina Senate from the35th district 2011-2019 | Succeeded by |
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