Chris Heagarty
Chris Heagarty
John Christopher "Chris" Heagarty has been described as a long-time player in North Carolina politics, and was appointed by Governor Beverly Perdue to serve in the North Carolina House of Representatives in 2009 to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Rep. Ty Harrell, a fellow Democrat. Heagarty represented the 41st House district in western Wake County...
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