American politician from North Carolina
Verla Clemens Insko (born February 5, 1936) is a Democratic member of the North Carolina House of Representatives. Insko has represented the 56th district (including constituents in Orange County) since 1997.[4] She is a retired health program administrator from Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Insko also previously served as a member of the Chapel Hill-Carrboro Board of Education from 1977 to 1985 and on the Orange County Board of Commissioners from 1990 to 1994. She has been noted for her progressive policy positions, such as her support for publicly funded universal health care, and stated in a candidate questionnaire, "I believe in an activist government that provides for the common good and protects the vulnerable". On September 15, 2021 Insko announced that she wouldn't seek re-election to the NC House in 2022.[5]
Committee assignments
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2021-2022 session
- Appropriations
- Appropriations - Health and Human Services
- Health (Vice Chair)
- Education - Universities
- Election Law and Campaign Finance Reform
- Environment
- Ethics
2019-2020 session
- Appropriations
- Appropriations - Health and Human Services
- Health
- Education - Universities
- Environment
- Ethics
- Homelessness, Foster Care, and Dependency
2017-2018 session
- Appropriations
- Appropriations - Health and Human Services
- Health
- Education - Universities
- Homelessness, Foster Care, and Dependency
- Insurance
2015-2016 session
- Appropriations
- Appropriations - Health and Human Services (Vice Chair)
- Health
- Education - Community Colleges
- Environment
- Insurance
- Judiciary III
- State Personnel
2013-2014 session
- Appropriations
- Environment
- Health and Human Services
- Insurance
- Judiciary
2011-2012 session
- Appropriations
- Environment
- Health and Human Services
- Insurance
- Judiciary
2009-2010 session
- Appropriations
- Health
- Education
- Environment and Natural Resources
- Judiciary I
- Mental Health Reform
- Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
Electoral history
2020
North Carolina House of Representatives 56th district Democratic primary election, 2020[7] Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Democratic | Verla Insko (incumbent) | 20,389 | 85.64% |
| Democratic | Joe Parrish | 3,418 | 14.36% |
Total votes | 23,807 | 100% |
North Carolina House of Representatives 56th district general election, 2020[8] Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Democratic | Verla Insko (incumbent) | 38,428 | 100% |
Total votes | 38,428 | 100% |
| Democratic hold |
2018
North Carolina House of Representatives 56th district general election, 2018[9] Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Democratic | Verla Insko (incumbent) | 32,286 | 86.15% |
| Republican | Marcus Cooke | 4,235 | 11.30% |
| Libertarian | Matthew P. Clements | 955 | 2.55% |
Total votes | 37,476 | 100% |
| Democratic hold |
2016
North Carolina House of Representatives 56th district general election, 2016[10] Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Democratic | Verla Insko (incumbent) | 43,144 | 100% |
Total votes | 43,144 | 100% |
| Democratic hold |
2014
North Carolina House of Representatives 56th district general election, 2014[11] Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Democratic | Verla Insko (incumbent) | 25,601 | 81.19% |
| Republican | David (Dave) Pratt Carter | 5,932 | 18.81% |
Total votes | 31,533 | 100% |
| Democratic hold |
2012
North Carolina House of Representatives 56th district general election, 2012[12] Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Democratic | Verla Insko (incumbent) | 35,173 | 77.44% |
| Republican | Karrie Mead | 10,248 | 22.56% |
Total votes | 45,421 | 100% |
| Democratic hold |
2010
North Carolina House of Representatives 56th district general election, 2010[13] Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Democratic | Verla Insko (incumbent) | 17,737 | 100% |
Total votes | 17,737 | 100% |
| Democratic hold |
2008
North Carolina House of Representatives 56th district general election, 2008[14] Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Democratic | Verla Insko (incumbent) | 30,835 | 100% |
Total votes | 30,835 | 100% |
| Democratic hold |
2006
North Carolina House of Representatives 56th district general election, 2006[15] Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Democratic | Verla Insko (incumbent) | 14,472 | 100% |
Total votes | 14,472 | 100% |
| Democratic hold |
2004
North Carolina House of Representatives 56th district general election, 2004[16] Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Democratic | Verla Insko (incumbent) | 25,984 | 100% |
Total votes | 25,984 | 100% |
| Democratic hold |
2002
North Carolina House of Representatives 56th district general election, 2002[17] Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Democratic | Verla Insko (incumbent) | 15,805 | 79.98% |
| Libertarian | Will Shooter | 3,957 | 20.02% |
Total votes | 19,762 | 100% |
| Democratic hold |
2000
North Carolina House of Representatives 24th district general election, 2000[18] Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Democratic | Joe Hackney (incumbent) | 41,133 | 33.73% |
| Democratic | Verla Insko (incumbent) | 38,944 | 31.93% |
| Republican | William Towne | 19,928 | 16.34% |
| Republican | Rod Chaney | 19,281 | 15.81% |
| Libertarian | John H. Bauman | 2,672 | 2.19% |
Total votes | 121,958 | 100% |
| Democratic hold |
| Democratic hold |
1998
North Carolina House of Representatives 24th district general election, 1998[19] Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Democratic | Joe Hackney (incumbent) | 32,828 | 52.63% |
| Democratic | Verla Insko (incumbent) | 29,549 | 47.37% |
Total votes | 62,377 | 100% |
| Democratic hold |
| Democratic hold |
References
- ^ "Representative Verla Insko (DEM)". North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved July 25, 2022.
- ^ McConnell, Brighton (June 2, 2022). "Allen Buansi Sworn in To Succeed Rep. Insko for NC House District 56". Chapelboro. Retrieved July 25, 2022.
- ^ "Allen Buansi". Ballotpedia. Retrieved July 25, 2022.
- ^ "The Voter's Self Defense System". Vote Smart. Retrieved February 19, 2022.
- ^ Meagan Bergstrom (September 26, 2021). "After 26 years of service, Rep. Verla Insko announces her retirement". The Daily Tar heel. Retrieved February 19, 2022.
- ^ "Verla Insko". Retrieved February 19, 2022.
- ^ [1] North Carolina State Board of Elections.
- ^ [2] North Carolina State Board of Elections.
- ^ [3] North Carolina State Board of Elections.
- ^ [4] North Carolina State Board of Elections.
- ^ [5] North Carolina State Board of Elections.
- ^ [6] North Carolina State Board of Elections.
- ^ [7] North Carolina State Board of Elections.
- ^ [8] North Carolina State Board of Elections.
- ^ [9] North Carolina State Board of Elections.
- ^ [10] North Carolina State Board of Elections.
- ^ [11] North Carolina State Board of Elections.
- ^ "NC State House 024". Our Campaigns. Retrieved February 19, 2022.
- ^ "NC State House 024". Our Campaigns. Retrieved February 19, 2022.
External links
- Indy Week Article
- Official Candidate Website