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John Blust

b. 1954

American politician

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About John Blust

Born 1954. John Blust is an American politician.

John Marshall Blust (born June 4, 1954) is a Republican member of the North Carolina General Assembly, representing the state's 62nd House district, including constituents in Guilford County.

From 1996 to 1999, Blust served in the North Carolina Senate before he was defeated for reelection by Kay Hagan, who would go on to be elected to the United States Senate.

In 2000, Blust was elected to the North Carolina House of Representatives, where he served until he declined to run for reelection in 2018.

In March 2016, Blust officially announced his candidacy for the United States House of Representatives for North Carolina's newly redrawn 13th District. He was defeated in the Republican primary by Ted Budd.

In September 2023, Blust announced that he would seek election to a new term in the N.C. House of Representatives to succeed retiring Representative John Faircloth in District 62.

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Important facts

Born
4 June 1954, Hamilton
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Politician
Nationality
United States
Education
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Positions held
Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives, Member of the North Carolina Senate
Also known as
John Marshall Blust

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Frequently asked questions

Who is John Blust?

American politician

When was John Blust born?

John Blust was born on 4 June 1954 in Hamilton.

What is John Blust's occupation?

John Blust is a politician.

What nationality is John Blust?

John Blust is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Blust

· Wikidata: Q16186154

· DBpedia: John Blust

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