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Michael Francis Easley (born March 23, 1950) is an American lawyer and politician who served as the 72nd governor of North Carolina from 2001 to 2009. He is the first governor of North Carolina to have been convicted of a felony. The conviction was later expunged by the Chief Judge of the Superior Court of Wake County.
On September 28, 2021, President Joe Biden nominated Easley to be the United States attorney for the Eastern District of North Carolina. [4] On October 28, 2021, his nomination was reported out of committee by a voice vote. [5]
Michael Francis (Mike) Easley (born March 23, 1950) was the Democratic governor of North Carolina from 2001 to 2009. Biography. Email editor@ballotpedia.org to notify us of updates to this biography. Easley was born in Nash County, North Carolina. In 1982, he was elected district attorney.
Feb 27, 2009 · Mike Easley served as North Carolina’s governor for eight years. He leaves new Gov. Beverly Purdue with a full plate of challenges. It’s clear what will occupy her time over the next year, but it is not nearly as clear what the future holds for Easley, or even what his North Carolina legacy might be. John Locke Foundation President John ...
Sep 19, 2021 · He was once one of the state’s most popular politicians, and remains perhaps the most idiosyncratic governor North Carolina has ever had. Since he left office and was convicted of a felony, he’s hardly been heard from. We went looking for him. by Jim Morrill September 19, 2021. AP Photo, Karen Tam.
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Jan 2, 2001 · North Carolina Gov. Michael F. Easley. Terms January 2, 2001 - January 10, 2009 ; Party Democratic ; Born March 23, 1950 ; Birth State North Carolina ; School University of North Carolina; North Carolina Central University
Michael Francis (Mike) Easley (born March 23, 1950) is the current governor of the state of North Carolina. He is a Democrat and North Carolina's second Catholic governor. Thomas Burke was the first, though Easley is the first elected by popular vote.
