Larry Wayne Womble[1] (June 6, 1941 – May 14, 2020) was a Democratic member of the North Carolina General Assembly representing the state's seventy-first House district, including constituents in Forsyth County. A retired educator from Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Womble served nine terms in the state House.[2] After sustaining injuries in a car crash, he announced in 2012 that he would not run for another term.[3]

Larry W. Womble
Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives
In office
January 1, 1995 – January 1, 2013
Preceded byAnnie Brown Kennedy
Succeeded byEvelyn Terry
Constituency66th District (1995-2003)
71st District (2003-2013)
Personal details
Born
Larry Wayne Womble

(1941-06-06)June 6, 1941
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
DiedMay 14, 2020(2020-05-14) (aged 78)
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Political partyDemocratic
Alma materWinston-Salem State University, University of North Carolina - Greensboro, Appalachian State University
Professioneducator

Womble was born in Winston-Salem, North Carolina to the late Owen Luchion and Dorothy Gwyn Womble and attended Forsyth County public schools. He earned a B.S. degree in Education at Winston-Salem State University in 1963, and then attended the University of North Carolina - Greensboro where he earned a Master of Education degree in Administration (and a Principal's Certificate) in 1977. He later earned an Ed.S. in Administration and an Advanced Principal's Certificate from Appalachian State University in 1979.[4]

Womble launched his political career at the age of 40, with his election to the Winston-Salem Board of Aldermen. He served on the Board until 1993, and was elected to the North Carolina General Assembly in 1995.[5]

He died at his home in Winston-Salem on May 14, 2020, aged 78, after a period of declining health.[6]

Electoral history

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2010

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North Carolina House of Representatives 71st district general election, 2010[7]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Larry Womble (incumbent) 9,503 100%
Total votes 9,503 100%
Democratic hold

2008

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North Carolina House of Representatives 71st district general election, 2008[8]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Larry Womble (incumbent) 21,583 90.02%
Libertarian Bobby Richmond 2,393 9.98%
Total votes 23,976 100%
Democratic hold

2006

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North Carolina House of Representatives 71st district general election, 2006[9]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Larry Womble (incumbent) 7,101 100%
Total votes 7,101 100%
Democratic hold

2004

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North Carolina House of Representatives 71st district general election, 2004[10]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Larry Womble (incumbent) 15,840 86.93%
Libertarian Lynn Haggerty 2,381 13.07%
Total votes 18,221 100%
Democratic hold

2002

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North Carolina House of Representatives 71st district general election, 2002[11]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Larry Womble (incumbent) 9,662 66.11%
Republican Mac Weatherman 4,571 31.28%
Libertarian Lynn Haggerty 382 2.61%
Total votes 14,615 100%
Democratic hold

2000

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North Carolina House of Representatives 66th district Democratic primary election, 2000[12]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Larry Womble (incumbent) 2,566 79.76%
Democratic Teresa M. Mason 651 20.24%
Total votes 3,217 100%
North Carolina House of Representatives 66th district general election, 2000[13]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Larry Womble (incumbent) 12,293 85.08%
Libertarian Donald J. Biles 2,155 14.92%
Total votes 14,448 100%
Democratic hold

References

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  1. ^ 2005-2006 Legislative Commissions Non-Standing Committees Interim Studies
  2. ^ "Representative Larry Womble (Dem)". Archived from the original on 2010-11-23. Retrieved 2023-09-27.
  3. ^ News & Observer: Womble won't run, Parmon bids for Senate seat Archived 2012-08-19 at the Wayback Machine
  4. ^ "North Carolina (NC) State Representative Larry W. Womble [NC House of Representatives] - Official Profile - FREEDOMSPEAKS.COM". Archived from the original on 2011-07-11. Retrieved 2009-11-07.
  5. ^ "Larry W. Womble".
  6. ^ Larry Womble, racial justice advocate, former state lawmaker dies at 78
  7. ^ [1] North Carolina State Board of Elections.
  8. ^ [2] North Carolina State Board of Elections.
  9. ^ [3] North Carolina State Board of Elections.
  10. ^ [4] North Carolina State Board of Elections.
  11. ^ [5] North Carolina State Board of Elections.
  12. ^ "NC State House 066 - D Primary". Our Campaigns. Retrieved August 28, 2022.
  13. ^ "NC State House 066". Our Campaigns. Retrieved August 28, 2022.
North Carolina House of Representatives
Preceded by Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives
from the 66th district

1995–2003
Succeeded by
Preceded by Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives
from the 71st district

2003–2013
Succeeded by