Elmer Floyd

Elmer Floyd (born April 20, 1948) is a former Democratic member of the North Carolina General Assembly.[1] He represented the 43rd district (containing parts of Cumberland County) from 2009 until 2021.[2] Floyd is African-American.[3]

Elmer Floyd
Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives
from the 43rd district
In office
January 1, 2009  January 1, 2021
Preceded byMary McAllister
Succeeded byDiane Wheatley
Personal details
Born (1948-04-20) April 20, 1948
Political partyDemocratic

During the 2016 legislative session, Floyd was one of 11 Democrats to vote in favor of HB2, the controversial "Bathroom Bill."[4] In 2020, Floyd lost the Democratic primary for his (somewhat redrawn) seat to progressive Kimberly Hardy, who then lost the general election.[5]

References

North Carolina House of Representatives
Preceded by
Mary McAllister
Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives
from the 43rd district

2009-2021
Succeeded by
Diane Wheatley


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