Jerry Charles Dockham (born March 22, 1950) is a former Republican member of the North Carolina General Assembly, who represented the state's 80th House district, including constituents in Davidson County. Dockham served 11.5 full terms in the North Carolina House of Representatives. He is a former insurance professional for Nationwide from Denton, North Carolina.

Representative
Jerry Dockham
Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives
In office
January 1, 1991 – July 1, 2013
Preceded byCharles Lemuel Cromer
Succeeded byRoger Younts
Constituency37th District (1991-1993)
94th District (1993-2003)
80th District (2003-2013)
Personal details
Born
Jerry Charles Dockham

(1950-03-22) March 22, 1950 (age 74)
Denton, North Carolina, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
SpouseLouise
Residence(s)Denton, North Carolina, U.S.
Alma materWake Forest University (BS)
OccupationInsurance Professional

Education

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Rep. Dockham graduated from Denton High School in 1968. In 1972, Rep. Dockham, earned his Bachelor of Science Degree from Wake Forest University.[1]

Personal life

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Jerry is married to Louise S. Dockham, a teacher assistant at Denton Elementary School. Jerry and Louise have two sons. Both Jerry and Louise Dockham are natives of Denton and graduated from Denton High School together.[citation needed]

North Carolina House of Representatives

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Jerry is consistently ranked in the top 10% of the 120 members of the North Carolina House of Representatives. In 1998, Rep. Dockham was chosen as Legislator of the Year by the N.C. Society of Anesthesiologists.[citation needed]

Dockham resigned his seat on July 1, 2013 after his appointment to the North Carolina Utilities Commission.[2]

Electoral history

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2012

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North Carolina House of Representatives 80th district Republican primary election, 2012[3]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Jerry Dockham (incumbent) 5,432 52.51%
Republican Christy Jones 3,086 29.83%
Republican Dick Johnson 1,827 17.66%
Total votes 10,345 100%
North Carolina House of Representatives 80th district general election, 2012[4]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Jerry Dockham (incumbent) 24,080 68.63%
Democratic Loretta M. Martin 11,009 31.37%
Total votes 35,089 100%
Republican hold

2010

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North Carolina House of Representatives 80th district Republican primary election, 2010[5]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Jerry Dockham (incumbent) 5,105 64.08%
Republican Dick Johnson 2,861 35.92%
Total votes 7,966 100%
North Carolina House of Representatives 80th district general election, 2010[6]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Jerry Dockham (incumbent) 16,593 100%
Total votes 16,593 100%
Republican hold

2008

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North Carolina House of Representatives 80th district general election, 2008[7]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Jerry Dockham (incumbent) 27,537 100%
Total votes 27,537 100%
Republican hold

2006

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North Carolina House of Representatives 80th district general election, 2006[8]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Jerry Dockham (incumbent) 10,801 100%
Total votes 10,801 100%
Republican hold

2004

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North Carolina House of Representatives 80th district general election, 2004[9]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Jerry Dockham (incumbent) 24,367 100%
Total votes 24,367 100%
Republican hold

2002

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North Carolina House of Representatives 80th district general election, 2002[10]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Jerry Dockham (incumbent) 15,662 100%
Total votes 15,662 100%
Republican hold

2000

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North Carolina House of Representatives 94th district general election, 2000[11]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Jerry Dockham (incumbent) 15,369 88.94%
Libertarian Ken Younts 1,912 11.06%
Total votes 17,281 100%
Republican hold

References

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  1. ^ "Jerry Dockham's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved November 21, 2023.
  2. ^ "Today's News: Our Take - Ken Marino Joins Eastbound & Down's Final Season".
  3. ^ [1] North Carolina State Board of Elections.
  4. ^ [2] North Carolina State Board of Elections.
  5. ^ [3] North Carolina State Board of Elections.
  6. ^ [4] North Carolina State Board of Elections.
  7. ^ [5] North Carolina State Board of Elections.
  8. ^ [6] North Carolina State Board of Elections.
  9. ^ [7] North Carolina State Board of Elections.
  10. ^ [8] North Carolina State Board of Elections.
  11. ^ "NC State House 094". Our Campaigns. Retrieved September 4, 2022.
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North Carolina House of Representatives
Preceded by
Charles Lemuel Cromer
Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives
from the 37th district

1991–1993
Served alongside: Joe H. Hege Jr., Julia Craven Howard
Succeeded by
Paul Reeves McCrary
Preceded by
Constituency established
Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives
from the 94th district

1993–2003
Succeeded by
Preceded by Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives
from the 80th district

2003–2013
Succeeded by