Mary E. McAllister facts for kids
Mary E. McAllister (born April 20, 1937 – died August 20, 2020) was an important politician from North Carolina. She was a member of the Democratic Party. She helped make laws in the North Carolina General Assembly, which is like the state's parliament.
She represented the 43rd district of North Carolina. This district included people living in Cumberland County. By the 2003–04 session, Mary McAllister had already served seven terms in the state House. This means she was elected seven times to represent her community. She was an executive from Fayetteville, North Carolina.
Her Time as a Representative
Mary McAllister was a dedicated public servant. She was elected many times to represent her district in the North Carolina House of Representatives. She worked hard for the people of Cumberland County.
Working for Her Community
As a representative, Mary McAllister helped make decisions about state laws. These laws affect many parts of people's lives, like schools, roads, and healthcare. She was a voice for her community in the state government.
Facing Elections
During her time in office, Mary McAllister ran in many elections. She won several times, showing that her community trusted her to represent them. Sometimes, she ran against other candidates from her own party in what are called "primary elections." She also ran in "general elections" against candidates from other parties.
