Larry Bell
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| Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives | |
| In office January 1, 2001 – January 1, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Jimmie Edward Ford |
| Succeeded by | Raymond Smith Jr. |
| Constituency | 97th District (2001-2003) 21st District (2003-2019) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Larry Moseley Bell (1939-08-18) August 18, 1939 (age 84) Sampson County, North Carolina |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | East Carolina University, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University |
| Profession | Educator |
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Larry Moseley Bell Sr. (born August 18, 1939) is a former Democratic member of the North Carolina General Assembly representing the state's twenty-first House district, including Sampson and Wayne counties.[1][2] A retired school superintendent from Clinton, North Carolina, Bell started his first term in the State House in 2001. During a portion of his time in the legislature, he served as the majority whip.[3] He did not run for re-election in 2018.
During the 2015 legislative session, Bell was one of 22 African Americans serving in the North Carolina House of Representatives.[4]
During the 2016 legislative session, Bell was one of 11 Democrats to vote in favor of HB2, the controversial "Bathroom Bill."[5]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Larry Bell (incumbent) | 8,664 | 85.45% | |
| Democratic | Scotty L. Smith | 1,475 | 14.55% | |
| Total votes | 10,139 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Larry Bell (incumbent) | 24,564 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 24,564 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Larry Bell (incumbent) | 15,937 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 15,937 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Larry Bell (incumbent) | 25,631 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 25,631 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Larry Bell (incumbent) | 11,678 | 65.59% | |
| Republican | DeAnn G. Poirier | 6,126 | 34.41% | |
| Total votes | 17,804 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Larry Bell (incumbent) | 21,964 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 21,964 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Larry Bell (incumbent) | 9,215 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 9,215 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Larry Bell (incumbent) | 17,812 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 17,812 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Larry Bell (incumbent) | 11,498 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 11,498 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Larry Bell | 2,822 | 57.33% | |
| Democratic | Jimmie Ford (incumbent) | 2,100 | 42.67% | |
| Total votes | 4,922 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Larry Bell | 9,131 | 72.63% | |
| Republican | John Sherman Best | 3,441 | 27.37% | |
| Total votes | 12,572 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
| North Carolina House of Representatives | ||
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| Preceded by Jimmie Edward Ford |
Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives from the 97th district 2001–2003 |
Succeeded by |
| Preceded by | Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives from the 21st district 2003–2019 |
Succeeded by |
