Dan Barrett (politician)
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C. Daniel "Dan" Barrett is an attorney, legal author, and North Carolina
political figure.
Barrett unsuccessfully sought the Republican
nomination for governor
in the 2004 election
. His gubernatorial campaign was noted for its grassroots efforts, including the fact that Barrett personally walked across the length of the state from Murphy, NC in the mountains to Manteo, NC on the Outerbanks. Prior to that campaign, he had served as Chairman of the Davie County
Board of Commissioners.
In the 2008 general election
, he ran for the North Carolina Court of Appeals
, but was defeated by incumbent Judge Linda Stephens
. He said that a "conservative judicial philosophy", being "fair and impartial" and a "commitment to necessary reforms" were his top priorities if elected to the bench.
Dan Barrett's 2008 candidacy was endorsed by several leading NC political figures, including former Governor James G. Martin
and former Governor James Holshouser
.
Barrett is a graduate of Wake Forest University
and its law school. Barrett is also recognized as one the state's leading experts in the area of labor and employment law and is the author of a book on that subject.
North Carolina
North Carolina is a state located in the southeastern United States. The state borders South Carolina and Georgia to the south, Tennessee to the west and Virginia to the north. North Carolina contains 100 counties. Its capital is Raleigh, and its largest city is Charlotte...
political figure.
Barrett unsuccessfully sought the Republican
Republican Party (United States)
The Republican Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Democratic Party. Founded by anti-slavery expansion activists in 1854, it is often called the GOP . The party's platform generally reflects American conservatism in the U.S...
nomination for governor
Governor of North Carolina
The Governor of North Carolina is the chief executive of the State of North Carolina, one of the U.S. states. The current governor is Bev Perdue, North Carolina's first female governor.-Powers:...
in the 2004 election
North Carolina gubernatorial election, 2004
The North Carolina gubernatorial election of 2004 was held on 2 November 2004. The general election was fought between the and the Democrat incumbent Mike Easley and the Republican nominee Patrick J. Ballantine. Easley won by 52% to 46%, winning his second term as...
. His gubernatorial campaign was noted for its grassroots efforts, including the fact that Barrett personally walked across the length of the state from Murphy, NC in the mountains to Manteo, NC on the Outerbanks. Prior to that campaign, he had served as Chairman of the Davie County
Davie County, North Carolina
- Wine region :Portions of Davie County are located in the Yadkin Valley AVA, an American Viticultural Area. Wines made from grapes grown in the Yadkin Valley AVA may use the appellation Yadkin Valley on their labels.-Demographics:...
Board of Commissioners.
In the 2008 general election
North Carolina judicial elections, 2008
One justice of the North Carolina Supreme Court and six judges of the North Carolina Court of Appeals were elected to eight-year terms by North Carolina voters on November 4, 2008. This coincided with the presidential, U.S. Senate, U.S. House, gubernatorial, and Council of State elections.North...
, he ran for the North Carolina Court of Appeals
North Carolina Court of Appeals
The North Carolina Court of Appeals is the only intermediate appellate court in the state of North Carolina. It is composed of fifteen members who sit in rotating groups of three...
, but was defeated by incumbent Judge Linda Stephens
Linda Stephens
Linda Stephens is an American judge, currently serving on the North Carolina Court of Appeals. She was first appointed to the Court of Appeals by Gov. Mike Easley in January 2006 and lost her seat in the general election of November 2006. Gov...
. He said that a "conservative judicial philosophy", being "fair and impartial" and a "commitment to necessary reforms" were his top priorities if elected to the bench.
Dan Barrett's 2008 candidacy was endorsed by several leading NC political figures, including former Governor James G. Martin
James G. Martin
James Grubbs "Jim" Martin is the 70th Governor of the state of North Carolina. He served from 1985 to 1993. He was the second Republican elected to the office after Reconstruction, and the fifth overall. He is also the only Republican to serve two full terms as governor.-Early Life &...
and former Governor James Holshouser
James Holshouser
James Eubert Holshouser, Jr. was the 68th Governor of the state of North Carolina from 1973 to 1977. He was born in Boone, North Carolina....
.
Barrett is a graduate of Wake Forest University
Wake Forest University
Wake Forest University is a private, coeducational university in the U.S. state of North Carolina, founded in 1834. The university received its name from its original location in Wake Forest, north of Raleigh, North Carolina, the state capital. The Reynolda Campus, the university's main campus, is...
and its law school. Barrett is also recognized as one the state's leading experts in the area of labor and employment law and is the author of a book on that subject.