NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY-REPRESENTATIVE HOWARD PENNY, JR

Ballotpedia, Howard Penny Jr.

Harnett County, Board of Elections

Howard lives in Raleigh. He was a deacon and a Sunday school teacher at Coats Baptist Church. 

Howard operates his family farm. He previously worked in the agriculture industry. 

Howard Penny Jr. is currently a State Representative for District 53. He was elected in 2020 and is serving his third term. Howard also serves as a Harnett County Commissioner. He was elected to this position in 2016, and is serving his second term. 

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Howard Penny, Jr.

Howard operates his family farm. He previously worked in the Agriculture industry. 

Howard Penny Jr. currently serves as a State Representative in District 53. He was elected to this position in 2020 and is serving his third term. Howard also serves as a Harnett County Commissioner. He was elected to this position in 2016, and is serving his second term. 

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- State Representatives are elected to a 2-year term. There is no term limit.

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