John Szoka

American politician from North Carolina
John Szoka
Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives
from the 45th district
In office
January 1, 2013 – January 1, 2023
Preceded byConstituency established
Succeeded byFrances Jackson
Personal details
Born
John D. Szoka

(1954-10-21) October 21, 1954 (age 69)
Cleveland, Ohio
Political partyRepublican
SpouseLaurie
Children2
EducationUnited States Military Academy (BS)
University of Texas at Austin (MS)
Military service
Branch/service United States Army
Years of service1976–1996

John D. Szoka (born October 21, 1954) is an American politician who served as a member of the North Carolina House of Representatives from the 45th district from 2013 to 2023. A Republican, was first elected in November 2012 and assumed office in January 2013.[1]

Early life and education

Szoka was born in Cleveland and raised in Maple Heights, Ohio.[2] After graduating from Maple Heights High School, he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering from the United States Military Academy and a Master of Science in operations research from the University of Texas at Austin, where he specialized in mathematics and computer modelling.[3]

Career

Szoka served in the United States Army from 1976 to 1996.[4] Since 2011 he has worked as a branch manager for Certainty Home Loans. He was elected to the North Carolina House of Representatives in November 2012 and assumed office in January 2013.[5]

In November 2021, Szoka declared his candidacy for North Carolina's 4th congressional district in the 2022 election.[6] He later withdrew and unsuccessfully ran for the Cumberland County Board of Commissioners.

Electoral history

2022

Cumberland County Board of Commissioners at-large general election, 2022[7]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Veronica Jones 41,621 28.38%
Democratic Marshall Faircloth 39,203 26.73%
Republican John Szoka 35,497 24.20%
Republican Ron Ross 30,339 20.69%
Total votes 146,660 100%
Democratic hold
Democratic hold

2020

North Carolina House of Representatives 45th district general election, 2020[8]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican John Szoka (incumbent) 20,260 50.88%
Democratic Frances Jackson 19,557 49.12%
Total votes 39,817 100%
Republican hold

2018

North Carolina House of Representatives 45th district general election, 2018[9]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican John Szoka (incumbent) 17,280 58.36%
Democratic Albeiro (Al) Florez 12,330 41.64%
Total votes 29,610 100%
Republican hold

2016

North Carolina House of Representatives 45th district general election, 2016[10]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican John Szoka (incumbent) 23,495 100%
Total votes 23,495 100%
Republican hold

2014

North Carolina House of Representatives 45th district general election, 2014[11]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican John Szoka (incumbent) 12,813 100%
Total votes 12,813 100%
Republican hold

2012

North Carolina House of Representatives 45th district Republican primary election, 2012[12]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican John Szoka 3,093 57.72%
Republican Diane Wheatley 2,266 42.28%
Total votes 5,359 100%
North Carolina House of Representatives 45th district general election, 2012[13]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican John Szoka 16,208 56.40%
Democratic Eddie Dees 12,532 43.60%
Total votes 28,740 100%
Republican win (new seat)

2010

North Carolina House of Representatives 22nd district general election, 2010[14]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic William Brisson (incumbent) 12,675 52.87%
Republican John Szoka 11,298 47.13%
Total votes 23,973 100%
Democratic hold

References

  1. ^ "The Voter's Self Defense System".
  2. ^ "North Carolina State Rep. John Szoka - Biography | LegiStorm". www.legistorm.com. Retrieved 2022-02-28.
  3. ^ "John Szoka (Conference Leader) - North Carolina House Republican Caucus". 2018-02-01. Retrieved 2022-02-28.
  4. ^ "Representative John Szoka - Biography - North Carolina General Assembly". www.ncleg.gov. Retrieved 2022-02-28.
  5. ^ "John Szoka". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2022-02-28.
  6. ^ "NC lawmakers John Szoka, Ben Clark launch congressional bids". WFAE 90.7 - Charlotte's NPR News Source. 2021-11-23. Retrieved 2022-02-28.
  7. ^ [1] North Carolina State Board of Elections.
  8. ^ [2] North Carolina State Board of Elections.
  9. ^ North Carolina State Board of Elections.
  10. ^ [3] North Carolina State Board of Elections.
  11. ^ [4] North Carolina State Board of Elections.
  12. ^ [5] North Carolina State Board of Elections.
  13. ^ [6] North Carolina State Board of Elections.
  14. ^ [7] North Carolina State Board of Elections.

External links

  • Representative John Szoka (Republican, 2017-2018 Session) - North Carolina General Assembly
  • Szoka for NC House
North Carolina House of Representatives
Preceded by Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives
from the 45th district
2013–2023 		Succeeded by
Frances Jackson
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Tim Moore (R)
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