Larry Yarborough

Representative
Lawrence "Larry" Yarborough, Jr.
Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives
from the 2nd district
Assumed office
2015
Preceded by W.A. "Winkie" Wilkins
Personal details
Born (1962-02-26) February 26, 1962
Pass Christian, Mississippi
Political party Republican
Spouse(s) Dr. Kimberly Yarborough
Children 3
Residence Roxboro, North Carolina
Alma mater Tulane University
Occupation Businessman
Religion Christian

Lawrence Emile "Larry" Yarborough, Jr. (born February 26, 1962) is a Republican member of the North Carolina General Assembly representing the state's 2nd House district, including constituents in Granville County and Person County . A businessman from Roxboro, North Carolina, Yarborough was elected to his first term in the state House of Representatives in 2014.[1]

Tenure

Yarborough, a former Person County Commissioner, defeated Democrat Ray Jeffers in the 2014 November general election.[2] Yarborough serves on eight North Carolina House Select Committees including Agriculture, Alcoholic Beverage Control, Appropriations, Agriculture and Natural and Economic Resources, Commerce and Job Development, Environment, Health, and Transportation. He is also a member of the Environmental Review Commission.[3]

Legislative work

Committee appointments

In January 2015, Rep. Yarborough was appointed to serve on the following standing House Committees: Agriculture, Vice-Chairman; Alcoholic Beverage Control; Appropriations; Appropriations - Agriculture and Natural and Economic Resources; Commerce and Job Development; Environment; Health; and Transportation.

In November 2015, Rep, Yarborough was appointed to serve on the Environmental Review Commission. He was also appointed to serve as an advisory member on the Joint Legislative Oversight Committee on General Government and Joint Legislative Transportation Oversight Committee.[3]

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