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Cody Henson

Cody Henson

American politician from North Carolina

Cody Henson is an American politician who served in the North Carolina House of Representatives representing the 113th district (including constituents in Henderson, Polk, and Transylvania counties) from January 2017[1][2] until his resignation on July 24, 2019, following his pleading guilty to cyberstalking in a domestic violence case.[3]

Quick Facts Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives from the 113th district, Preceded by ...

Career

Henson was elected to the North Carolina House of Representatives in 2016 to succeed Chris Whitmire, who wasn't seeking re-election. He was re-elected to the seat in 2018.[4] Henson pleaded guilty to cyberstalking on July 23, 2019 as part of a plea deal to receive loser sentencing he was sentenced to 18 months probation. Henson who had already announced that he wouldn't seek re-election in 2020 originally said he would finish his term in the NC House, but resigned the next day.[5] Polk County Commissioner Jake Johnson was appointed to Henson's seat on August 6, 2019 to fill the remainder of the term and he was elected to a full term in 2020.[6]

Electoral history

2018

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2016

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Committee assignments

2019 Session

  • Wildlife Resources (Chair)
  • Homeland Security, Military, and Veterans Affairs (Vice Chair)
  • Education - K-12
  • Finance
  • Regulatory Reform
  • Insurance

2017-2018 Session

  • Wildlife Resources
  • Homeland Security, Military, and Veterans Affairs
  • Education - K-12
  • Finance
  • Regulatory Reform

References

  1. [1]
    Michael Gebelein (2016-11-29). "Don't overlook the mountains: An interview with new Rep. Cody Henson". Carolinapublicpress.org. Retrieved 2019-05-08.
  2. [2]
    "Representative Cody Henson". Ncleg.gov. Retrieved 2019-05-08.
  3. [3]
    Travis Fain of WRAL-TV on Twitter.
  4. [4]
    "Cody Henson". Retrieved December 11, 2021.
  5. [5]
    Frank Taylor (July 23, 2019). "UPDATED: Rep. Henson pleads guilty to cyberstalking, won't resign". Carolina Public Press. Retrieved December 11, 2021.
  6. [6]
    "Jake Johnson appointed to state House seat vacated by Cody Henson". www.citizen-times.com. August 3, 2019. Retrieved December 11, 2021.
  7. [7]
    North Carolina State Board of Elections.
  8. [8]
    North Carolina State Board of Elections.
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    North Carolina State Board of Elections.
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