Evelyn Terry facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Representative Evelyn Terry
Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives from the 71st district
In office January 1, 2013 – January 1, 2023
Preceded by	Larry Womble
Succeeded by	Kanika Brown
Personal details
Born	(1943-09-14) September 14, 1943 (age 81)
Political party	Democratic
Residence	Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Alma mater	Johnson C. Smith University (BA) Appalachian State University (MA)
Occupation	Retired educator

Evelyn Abrams Terry (born September 14, 1943) is an American politician from North Carolina. She served as a representative in the North Carolina House of Representatives for ten years. She was first elected in 2012 and represented the 71st district from 2013 to 2023. This district includes parts of Forsyth County. Before becoming a state representative, Evelyn Terry was a member of the Winston-Salem city council from 2005 to 2009. She is a member of the Democratic Party.

Working in Government: What are Committees?

When politicians work in the House of Representatives, they often join special groups called committees. These groups focus on specific topics, like education, health, or transportation. They study issues, listen to experts, and help create new laws. Being part of a committee means a representative can become an expert in certain areas.

Evelyn Terry's Committee Work

During her time as a representative, Evelyn Terry worked on many important committees. She helped make decisions about money for the state, especially for health and human services. She also focused on education, even serving as a Vice Chair for the Education - Universities committee.

Her work also included topics like business and trade (Commerce), protecting our natural world (Environment), and looking after people who are homeless or in foster care. These committees allowed her to help shape policies that affect many people in North Carolina.

How Evelyn Terry Was Elected

Evelyn Terry was elected to the North Carolina House of Representatives multiple times. She won her first election in 2012 and was re-elected several times after that.

2020 Election

In 2020, Evelyn Terry won the Democratic primary election against Kanika Brown. After that, she ran unopposed in the general election, meaning no other candidates were running against her. She won with 100% of the votes.

2018 Election

In 2018, Evelyn Terry was re-elected for her fourth term. She won easily against her Republican opponent, Scott Arnold, getting almost 73% of the votes.

2016 Election

For the 2016 election, Evelyn Terry did not have any opponents in either the primary or the general election. This means she was automatically re-elected.

2014 Election

In 2014, Evelyn Terry again faced Kris McCann, whom she had defeated in 2012. She won comfortably, continuing to represent her district.

2012 Election

Evelyn Terry first ran for the North Carolina House seat in 2012. She won a close primary election against Everette Witherspoon. Then, she easily defeated Republican Kris McCann in the general election to become a representative.