American politician from North Carolina
Verla Clemens Insko (born February 5, 1936) is aDemocratic member of theNorth Carolina House of Representatives . Insko has represented the 56th district (including constituents inOrange County ) since 1997.[ 4] She is a retired health program administrator fromChapel Hill, North Carolina . Insko also previously served as a member of the Chapel Hill-Carrboro Board of Education from 1977 to 1985 and on theOrange County Board of Commissioners from 1990 to 1994. She has been noted for herprogressive policy positions, such as her support for publicly fundeduniversal health care , and stated in a candidate questionnaire, "I believe in an activistgovernment that provides for thecommon good and protects the vulnerable". On September 15, 2021 Insko announced that she wouldn't seek re-election to the NC House in 2022.[ 5]
Committee assignments [ edit ] [ 6]
Appropriations Appropriations - Health and Human Services Health (Vice Chair) Education - Universities Election Law and Campaign Finance Reform Environment Ethics Appropriations Appropriations - Health and Human Services Health Education - Universities Environment Ethics Homelessness, Foster Care, and Dependency Appropriations Appropriations - Health and Human Services Health Education - Universities Homelessness, Foster Care, and Dependency Insurance Appropriations Appropriations - Health and Human Services (Vice Chair) Health Education - Community Colleges Environment Insurance Judiciary III State Personnel Appropriations Environment Health and Human Services Insurance Judiciary Appropriations Environment Health and Human Services Insurance Judiciary Appropriations Health Education Environment and Natural Resources Judiciary I Mental Health Reform Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House North Carolina House of Representatives 56th district Democratic primary election, 2020[ 7] Party Candidate Votes % Democratic Verla Insko (incumbent) 20,389 85.64% Democratic Joe Parrish 3,418 14.36% Total votes 23,807 100%
North Carolina House of Representatives 56th district general election, 2020[ 8] Party Candidate Votes % Democratic Verla Insko (incumbent) 38,428 100% Total votes 38,428 100% Democratic hold
North Carolina House of Representatives 56th district general election, 2018[ 9] Party Candidate Votes % Democratic Verla Insko (incumbent) 32,286 86.15% Republican Marcus Cooke 4,235 11.30% Libertarian Matthew P. Clements 955 2.55% Total votes 37,476 100% Democratic hold
North Carolina House of Representatives 56th district general election, 2016[ 10] Party Candidate Votes % Democratic Verla Insko (incumbent) 43,144 100% Total votes 43,144 100% Democratic hold
North Carolina House of Representatives 56th district general election, 2014[ 11] Party Candidate Votes % Democratic Verla Insko (incumbent) 25,601 81.19% Republican David (Dave) Pratt Carter 5,932 18.81% Total votes 31,533 100% Democratic hold
North Carolina House of Representatives 56th district general election, 2012[ 12] Party Candidate Votes % Democratic Verla Insko (incumbent) 35,173 77.44% Republican Karrie Mead 10,248 22.56% Total votes 45,421 100% Democratic hold
North Carolina House of Representatives 56th district general election, 2010[ 13] Party Candidate Votes % Democratic Verla Insko (incumbent) 17,737 100% Total votes 17,737 100% Democratic hold
North Carolina House of Representatives 56th district general election, 2008[ 14] Party Candidate Votes % Democratic Verla Insko (incumbent) 30,835 100% Total votes 30,835 100% Democratic hold
North Carolina House of Representatives 56th district general election, 2006[ 15] Party Candidate Votes % Democratic Verla Insko (incumbent) 14,472 100% Total votes 14,472 100% Democratic hold
North Carolina House of Representatives 56th district general election, 2004[ 16] Party Candidate Votes % Democratic Verla Insko (incumbent) 25,984 100% Total votes 25,984 100% Democratic hold
North Carolina House of Representatives 56th district general election, 2002[ 17] Party Candidate Votes % Democratic Verla Insko (incumbent) 15,805 79.98% Libertarian Will Shooter 3,957 20.02% Total votes 19,762 100% Democratic hold
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