Adam Tebrugge
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Adam Tebrugge (Democratic Party) ran for election to the North Carolina State Senate to represent District 50. He lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Tebrugge completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Adam Tebrugge was born in Tampa, Florida. He earned a bachelor's degree from the New College of Florida in 1982 and a law degree from the Florida State University College of Law in 1984. His career experience includes working as an attorney and professor. He has been affiliated with Friends of Panthertown, the Community Table, Cleaning up the Mountains, and Calliope Stage.[1]
Elections
2024
See also: North Carolina State Senate elections, 2024
General election
General election for North Carolina State Senate District 50
Incumbent Kevin Corbin defeated Adam Tebrugge in the general election for North Carolina State Senate District 50 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Kevin Corbin (R) | 66.6 | 82,938 |
 | Adam Tebrugge (D)  | 33.4 | 41,675 | |
| Total votes: 124,613 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Adam Tebrugge advanced from the Democratic primary for North Carolina State Senate District 50.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Kevin Corbin advanced from the Republican primary for North Carolina State Senate District 50.
Campaign finance
Endorsements
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Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Tebrugge in this election.
2012
Tebrugge ran in the 2012 election for Florida House of Representatives District 71. Tebrugge ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on August 14, 2012, and was defeated by incumbent Jim Boyd (R) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[2]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Jim Boyd Incumbent |
55.9% | 41,734 | |
| Democratic | Adam Tebrugge | 44.1% | 32,875 | |
| Total Votes | 74,609 | |||
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Adam Tebrugge completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Tebrugge's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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My name is Adam Tebrugge. My dad, George, was an architect in the Tampa Bay area. My mother, Lyn, was a journalist and educator. They raised me to respect everyone and treat all people equally. Lyn took me to political events at an early age fostering a life long interest. While at New College in 1981 I was selected for an internship with Governor Bob Graham in his press and speechwriting office. Governor Graham was devoted to public service and improving the lives of the people of his state and was a great role model.
I decided to go to law school in order to help those who had not enjoyed the same advantages I had. While there I had a chance to intern at the Florida Supreme Court and to regularly observe the legislature in session. Upon graduation I joined the Public Defender's Office where I spent the next 23 years handling some of the most difficult cases in the area. I was involved in many community affairs: President of the Civic League, Chair of the Homeless Coalition, vice chair of the police advisory panel, and on the board of Healthy Start focused on maternal health. We came back to my wife's home in Caney Fork in 2017 and have enjoyed all the area has to offer. I have spent time picking up roadside litter and "Cleaning up the Mountains," and was the first president of the Board of the Calliope Stage Company, a not for profit theater group. Regina and I live with our dog Rosco and miss seeing our grandson Miles in California.
- I support equal rights of all citizens. This covers a a lot of territory: Women in North Carolina lost their right to reproductive healthcare last year thanks to SB 20 sponsored by my opponent, Senator Kevin Corbin. I believe that women should make their own health care decisions without governmental interference. SB 20 requires women to make unnecessary doctor’s appointments and procedures. It should be repealed. Our LGBTQ community should not experience discrimination at the hands of the legislature. Government decisions should be based on what is best for the people of the community, not on well funded special interests. I will always seek community input before important votes.
- The people of Western North Carolina need affordable housing. The General Assembly should encourage public private partnerships to improve the stock of housing, adequately fund the affordable housing trust, and help local communities identify solutions. We also need to carefully regulate the insurance markets and utilities. Electric bills have recently increased dramatically. We need to make sure that our present residents are taken care of first.
- North Carolina public schools have never been properly funded. Now the North Carolina General Assembly is giving away public tax dollars to parents who send their children to private or religious schools. I believe public dollars should be spent on public schools.
I have spent my life defending the Constitutional rights of the people. I try to help those who most need it. I am a believer in good government. I believe in representing the people, which means I am out in the community talking to folks.
I look up to Governor Roy Cooper. He has been very steady at the helm, fighting for what’s right. Governor Copper understands the many different aspects of his job.
Lessons from North Carolina by Gene Nichols (2023) outlines the failures of the present General Assembly and how it has left most citizens of this state on the sidelines.
The most important characteristic is to always put the needs of the people first and not be beholden to other interests.
I am a good listener, polite but passionate. I show up and work and try to solve problems.
The North Carolina Senate should be a more deliberative body. There should be the opportunity for greater focus on statewide issues. The Senate should be planning for the future at all times.
That I helped some people out.
I remember the assassinations of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Robert Kennedy. I was six years old.
My first real job was washing dishes at my high school cafeteria in order to earn spending money. I held that job for three years.
When you see a lot of injustice but can’t do much about it.
Ideally they work together for the betterment of the state.
North Carolina will likely see a considerable population increase over the next decade. We must plan for housing, education and services. We must have responsible development and protect our beautiful natural environment.
Yes, to a point. Having a base knowledge of the process of government is important.
It is absolutely key to build relationships with other legislators. As Senator I will not only be representing the interests of the citizens of Western Carolina, I will be responsible for the whole state. It is important that I communicate with other legislators to understand the needs of the other communities.
From my area, Joe Sam Queen is a great model. He cares deeply about the people of Western Carolina and always been visible in the community and responsive to constituents.
I am absolutely not interested in running for another office.
Yes. I heard from an advocate for parents with severely disabled children. She told me about Cap/C, a program designed to keep these children in their homes and assist their parents. Unfortunately there are many hurdles for people to overcome and they spend a lot of time and effort to get benefits. I have continued to stay in touch with her since the conversation.
In a true emergency, the Governor will need freedom to act.
Highway and roadside litter is an ongoing problem. I would introduce a bill that: 1) incentivized businesses to reduce packaging that leads to litter and support local community efforts to pick up litter.
The Agriculture, Energy and Environment Committee. The Education/Higher Education Committee. The Health Care Committee. The Senate Judiciary Committee.
I believe the public should have full access to government financial records and all public records.
There are many forms such an initiative could take. I am open to further discussion.
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on August 8, 2024
- ↑ Florida Election Division, "Candidate List 2012," accessed May 11, 2012
