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Carolyn Logan
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Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives
from the 101st district
Assumed office
January 1, 2019
Preceded by Beverly Earle
Personal details
Born (1957-07-05) July 5, 1957 (age 68)
Political party Democratic
Children 3
Residence Charlotte, North Carolina

Carolyn Green Logan was born on July 5, 1957. She is a member of the Democratic Party. She serves in the North Carolina House of Representatives.

Since 2019, she has represented the 101st district. This district includes people living in Mecklenburg County. As a representative, she helps make laws for North Carolina.

What a State Representative Does

A state representative is a person elected by citizens. Their job is to speak for the people in their district. They work in the state's government. They help create and vote on new laws. These laws affect everyone in the state.

Representatives also help solve problems for their local communities. They make sure the voices of their voters are heard.

Carolyn Logan's Journey to Office

Carolyn Logan first won her election in November 2018. She received a large number of votes. About seventy-nine percent of the voters chose her. Her main opponent, Paul Mauney, received twenty-one percent.

Because of her strong support, she was re-elected in 2020. This means she continues to serve the people of her district.

Working on Important Committees

In the North Carolina House, representatives work in groups called committees. These groups focus on specific topics. They study ideas for new laws. They also look at how current laws are working.

Carolyn Logan has been part of several important committees. These roles allow her to focus on different areas. She helps shape policies that affect many people.

Committees in Recent Years

From 2021 to 2022, Carolyn Logan was on several committees. One was the Appropriations committee. This committee deals with how the state's money is spent. She also worked on the Homeland Security, Military, and Veterans Affairs committee. This group focuses on keeping people safe and supporting military families.

Before that, from 2019 to 2020, she was also on the Appropriations committee. She also served on the State and Local Government committee. This committee looks at how state and local governments work together. Being on these committees means she helps make big decisions for North Carolina.

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