robert lee holloman

The News & Observer is reporting that NC Senator Robert Lee Holloman has died. He is the second legislator from his area to have died in as many days. Senator Holloman died at home after a brief illness. We thank him for his service to our state and we thank his family for the sacrifices they made which allowed him to serve.

The process for naming a successor is the same. Democratic officials from the counties he represented will gather to make a recommendation to Governor Easley. He will appoint someone to serve the remainder of the term. The following is a profile that was written here in August.

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Senator Robert Lee Holloman is running for re-election in NC Senate District 4. He has served two terms and represents one of the largest districts in geographical terms in the state senate. The counties included in his district are Bertie, Chowan, Gates, Halifax, Hertford, Northampton and Perquimans. You can go here to see a colorful map of all NC Senate districts.(PDF)

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