Rocky Mount NC – Considering the D.A. Appointment in the 7th Judicial District? Like these Numbers?

The following information below was recorded from Express Yourself Weekly Talk Show FM 92.1 Monday, April 20, 2009 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM. The special guest was Attorney Mark Bibbs from Wilson who is in the 7th Judicial District.

Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II also called in and briefed the listening audience about a meeting that took place today with Governor Perdue that was already in place before District Attorney Howard S. Boney, Jr. announced his retirement.

District Attorney Appointment/Election Numbers

Population Total – Not necessarily registered voters

Wilson       76,754

Nash          92,949

Edge          52,647

Black Population

Wilson      30,241         Wilson      39.4%

Nash         34,577         Nash          37.2%

Edge         29, 956         Edge           56.9%

Total        42%

Registered Voters

Edgecombe

Dem.      28,338           Rep.   5,645                  Black 21,980   75%

Nash

Dem.     36,319            Rep. 20,411                  Black 23,220   63%

Wilson

Dem.     30,893           Rep.  13,736                  Black 21,050   68%

Total  Registered

Dem. 95,582                Rep.  39,792               Unaffiliated 19,133    62.8%

Unaffiliated Voters can vote in a Democratic Primary so therefore the total Democratic Vote could be 62%

This registered voter data can be found at the Edgecombe, Nash and Wilson Counties and the NC State Board of Elections Offices.

Make up of the D.A. Office

1 Black Assist. D.A.

1 Staff

Contact Governor Perdue’s Office to voice your opinion about the appointment

919.733.5811 Eddie Speas Governor Perdue’s Lead Council (Atty.)

See related:

Edgecombe County – District Attorney Appointment At A Glance