Marcum Among Last-Minute Filers Wednesday

As of Thursday, March 1, 2012

John Marcum, of Pinehurst, filed as a Republican candidate for state Senate Wednesday morning.

He was one of three candidates who threw their hats into the ring before the filing period ended at noon.

John Marcum has made two unsuccesful runs for Pinehurst mayor. His filing sets up a three-way May GOP primary with Tommy Davis, of Aberdeen, and incumbent state Rep. Jerry Tillman, of Asheboro.

Moore County has been moved from the 22nd Senate District, which is now represented by Sen. Harris Blake, to the 29th District. Blake, a Pinehurst Republican, is not seeking re-election. The 29th District includes all of Moore County and most of Randolph County.

Also this morning, Ben Cameron, of Cameron, filed to oppose incumbent Lorna Clack for the District 1 one seat on the school board. Shelia Bloodworth filed to run against incumbent Bruce Cunningham for the District 5 seat.

Incumbents Kathy Farren (District 2) and Laura Lang (District 4) are running unopposed for re-election. There are eight seats on the nonpartisan board.

In other county races, incumbent Republican County Commissioner Nick Picerno faces a challenge from Democrat Ellen Marcus. Randy Saunders, a Republican from Whispering Pines, is running unopposed for the seat held by Tim Lea, who is not seeking re-election.

Republican state Rep. Jamie Boles, whose 52nd District includes most of Moore County, is running unopposed for re-election to a third term.

The Deep River-High Falls-Ritter precinct and portions of the Robbins and Westmoore precincts are now in the 78th District, which represented by Republican Rep. Harold Brubaker, of Asheboro. He is running unopposed for re-election.

In another statewide race, former state Rep. Richard Morgan, of Eagle Springs, filed Tuesday as a Republican candidate for state insurance commissioner. Republicans Mike Causey, of Greensboro, and James McCall, of Mooresville, have also filed for the post. The primary contest winner will face Democratic incumbent Wayne Goodwin.

Two candidates from Moore County have filed for the 2nd Congressional District. Democrat Steve Wilkins, of Southern Pines, filed this week. He is one of two Democrats and three Republicans hoping to unseat Republican U.S. Rep. Renee Ellmers, who is seeking re-election. Clement F. Munno filed earlier as a

The other candidates are Democrat Toni Morris, of Fayetteville; and Republicans Sonya Holmes, of Broadway in Lee County, and Richard Speer, of Fayetteville.

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irishman 1 year, 2 months ago

Marcum, with that suave personality, will get his feelings hurt in this race. I hope he plans on spending $100,000 if he wants to win.

PaleRider 1 year, 2 months ago

No. No. Everyone slowly turn, and run away as fast as you can, and don't look back.

boomer 1 year, 2 months ago

My vote would go to Tommy Davis...

Thatcher 1 year, 2 months ago

I see.

cmptrepair 1 year, 2 months ago

My family and I are going to support Tommy Davis for State Senate. He understands economic and social issues. He understands how people who live week to week on a paycheck that is over taxed. He understands as a non-politician what it is to fill up a gas tank on a car. He understands the problems that schools and educators are up against with an anti-school General Assembly. I hope that educators will support Tommy in his efforts to add his voice to theirs.

phstresident 1 year, 2 months ago

My vote goes for John Marcum...............................to never be heard from again in regards to running for any kind of political office.

While his pompous, arrogant attitude seems very fitting for a politician, I would rather not have him be any kind of representative for Moore County. Looking forward to learning more about the other two candidates to choose one of them for office!

lakeview 1 year, 2 months ago

Not being an educator, how does tommy Davis know what educators are up against?

cmptrepair 1 year, 2 months ago

Lakeview Tommy tutors and teaches academically challenged students at Sandhills Project Promise. As far as I know, he has many friends who are teachers, he has written blogs over the years about the school system and how much money they get. Search Toda and look up his previous posts. Stop by anytime at Sandhills Project Promise. Tommy tutors english and math. He volunteers his time and isn't compensated in anyway.

cmptrepair 1 year, 2 months ago

O' yea - Tommy is intelligent too.

justmyopinion 1 year, 2 months ago

I have friends that are millionaires but that doesn't make me one.

lakeview 1 year, 2 months ago

I applaud tommy's volunteer efforts. However, you haven't painted a very impressive resume. My wife has taught for going on 30 years so we always get a laugh from politicians that claim they know what teachers face. Trust me, just knowing what my wife and other "professional" teachers experience ( not to mention what she hasn't talked about and other things I don't know) would embarrass you for claiming he knows what teachers face. "O'yea- Tommy is intelligent too." ???? What proof do you have of that.? Like the post above, just because you have intelligent friends doesn't necessarily make you intelligent.

cmptrepair 1 year, 2 months ago

Obviously you didn't hear him speak at the downtown sp occupy event. I have a novel idea...give him a call so he can answer your questions. you haven't read his blogs or letters to the editior over the past 6 years. the moore county board of elections has his number or send your number by email and he'll call you. great idea. then you don't have to be "embarrassed".

cmptrepair 1 year, 2 months ago

Tommy Davis is on facebook so you can find him there if you like. answering your questions will be easier than fabricating misinformation. dont you think?