Verla Clemens Insko (born February 5, 1936) is a Democratic former member of the North Carolina House of Representatives . Insko represented the 56th district (including constituents in Orange County ) from 1997 to 2022.[ 4] Chapel Hill, North Carolina . Insko also previously served as a member of the Chapel Hill-Carrboro Board of Education from 1977 to 1985 and on the Orange County Board of Commissioners from 1990 to 1994. She has been noted for her progressive policy positions, such as her support for publicly funded universal health care , and stated in a candidate questionnaire, "I believe in an activist government that provides for the common good and protects the vulnerable". On September 15, 2021 Insko announced that she would not seek re-election to the NC House in 2022.[ 5]
Committee assignments
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Appropriations
Appropriations - Health and Human Services
Health (Vice Chair)
Education - Universities
Election Law and Campaign Finance Reform
Environment
Ethics
Appropriations
Appropriations - Health and Human Services
Health
Education - Universities
Environment
Ethics
Homelessness, Foster Care, and Dependency
Appropriations
Appropriations - Health and Human Services
Health
Education - Universities
Homelessness, Foster Care, and Dependency
Insurance
Appropriations
Appropriations - Health and Human Services (Vice Chair)
Health
Education - Community Colleges
Environment
Insurance
Judiciary III
State Personnel
Appropriations
Environment
Health and Human Services
Insurance
Judiciary
Appropriations
Environment
Health and Human Services
Insurance
Judiciary
Appropriations
Health
Education
Environment and Natural Resources
Judiciary I
Mental Health Reform
Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
North Carolina House of Representatives 56th district Democratic primary election, 2020[ 7]
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Democratic Verla Insko (incumbent) 20,389 85.64%
Democratic Joe Parrish
3,418
14.36%
Total votes
23,807 100%
North Carolina House of Representatives 56th district general election, 2020[ 8]
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Democratic Verla Insko (incumbent) 38,428 100%
Total votes
38,428 100%
Democratic hold
North Carolina House of Representatives 56th district general election, 2018[ 9]
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Democratic Verla Insko (incumbent) 32,286 86.15%
Republican Marcus Cooke
4,235
11.30%
Libertarian Matthew P. Clements
955
2.55%
Total votes
37,476 100%
Democratic hold
North Carolina House of Representatives 56th district general election, 2016[ 10]
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Democratic Verla Insko (incumbent) 43,144 100%
Total votes
43,144 100%
Democratic hold
North Carolina House of Representatives 56th district general election, 2014[ 11]
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Democratic Verla Insko (incumbent) 25,601 81.19%
Republican David (Dave) Pratt Carter
5,932
18.81%
Total votes
31,533 100%
Democratic hold
North Carolina House of Representatives 56th district general election, 2012[ 12]
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Democratic Verla Insko (incumbent) 35,173 77.44%
Republican Karrie Mead
10,248
22.56%
Total votes
45,421 100%
Democratic hold
North Carolina House of Representatives 56th district general election, 2010[ 13]
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Democratic Verla Insko (incumbent) 17,737 100%
Total votes
17,737 100%
Democratic hold
North Carolina House of Representatives 56th district general election, 2008[ 14]
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Democratic Verla Insko (incumbent) 30,835 100%
Total votes
30,835 100%
Democratic hold
North Carolina House of Representatives 56th district general election, 2006[ 15]
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Democratic Verla Insko (incumbent) 14,472 100%
Total votes
14,472 100%
Democratic hold
North Carolina House of Representatives 56th district general election, 2004[ 16]
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Democratic Verla Insko (incumbent) 25,984 100%
Total votes
25,984 100%
Democratic hold
North Carolina House of Representatives 56th district general election, 2002[ 17]
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Democratic Verla Insko (incumbent) 15,805 79.98%
Libertarian Will Shooter
3,957
20.02%
Total votes
19,762 100%
Democratic hold
↑ "Representative Verla Insko (DEM)" . North Carolina General Assembly . Retrieved July 25, 2022 .↑ McConnell, Brighton (June 2, 2022). "Allen Buansi Sworn in To Succeed Rep. Insko for NC House District 56" . Chapelboro . Retrieved July 25, 2022 . ↑ "Allen Buansi" . Ballotpedia . Retrieved July 25, 2022 .↑ "The Voter's Self Defense System" . Vote Smart . Retrieved February 19, 2022 .↑ Meagan Bergstrom (September 26, 2021). "After 26 years of service, Rep. Verla Insko announces her retirement" . The Daily Tar heel. Retrieved February 19, 2022 . ↑ "Verla Insko" . Retrieved February 19, 2022 .↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections .↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections .↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections .↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections .↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections .↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections .↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections .↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections .↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections .↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections .↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections .↑ "NC State House 024" . Our Campaigns. Retrieved February 19, 2022 .↑ "NC State House 024" . Our Campaigns. Retrieved February 19, 2022 .
