Ballotpedia, John Blust

John earned his bachelor's degree and law degree from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.

John served in the U.S. Army. Prior to his election, he worked as an attorney and accountant.

John M. Blust was previously a state representative for District 62. He was elected in 2001 and served until 2018 for 9 terms. He also served 1 term as a state senator.

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Believes in spending restraint, tax reduction, tax reform, and regulatory reform to achieve economic growth and job creation. As a House Representative, helped turn a $3 billion budget shortfall into a surplus through these measures.

Believes in spending restraint, tax reduction, tax reform, and regulatory reform to achieve economic growth and job creation, and as a state representative, helped turn a $3 billion budget shortfall into a surplus through these measures.

- Believes in spending restraint, tax reduction, tax reform, and regulatory reform to achieve economic growth and job creation, and as a state representative, helped turn a $3 billion budget shortfall into a surplus through these measures.

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John M. Blust

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John M. Blust served nine terms in the North Carolina House of Representatives, representing District 62, and also served a term in the North Carolina Senate. Prior to his political career, he joined the United States Army in 1972.

John M. Blust served nine terms in the North Carolina House of Representatives, representing District 62, and one term in the North Carolina Senate. Details on specific appointments, committees, or past campaigns were not provided.

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