# Larry M. Bell

Larry Moseley Bell Sr. (born August 18, 1939) is a former Democratic member of the North Carolina General Assembly representing the state's twenty-first House district, including Sampson and Wayne counties. A retired school superintendent from Clinton, North Carolina, Bell started his first term in the State House in 2001. During a portion of his time in the legislature, he served as the majority whip. He did not run for re-election in 2018.
During the 2015 legislative session, Bell was one of 22 African Americans serving in the North Carolina House of Representatives.
During the 2016 legislative session, Bell was one of 11 Democrats to vote in favor of HB2, the controversial "Bathroom Bill."

## Electoral history
### 2016

North Carolina House of Representatives 97th district Democratic primary election, 2016 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Larry Bell (incumbent) | 8,664 | 85.45% |
| | Democratic | Scotty L. Smith | 1,475 | 14.55% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 10,139 | 100% |
North Carolina House of Representatives 21st district general election, 2016 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Larry Bell (incumbent) | 24,564 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 24,564 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

### 2014

North Carolina House of Representatives 21st district general election, 2014 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Larry Bell (incumbent) | 15,937 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 15,937 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

### 2012

North Carolina House of Representatives 21st district general election, 2012 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Larry Bell (incumbent) | 25,631 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 25,631 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

### 2010

North Carolina House of Representatives 21st district general election, 2010 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Larry Bell (incumbent) | 11,678 | 65.59% |
| | Republican | DeAnn G. Poirier | 6,126 | 34.41% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 17,804 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

### 2008

North Carolina House of Representatives 21st district general election, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Larry Bell (incumbent) | 21,964 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 21,964 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

### 2006

North Carolina House of Representatives 21st district general election, 2006 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Larry Bell (incumbent) | 9,215 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 9,215 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

### 2004

North Carolina House of Representatives 21st district general election, 2004 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Larry Bell (incumbent) | 17,812 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 17,812 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

### 2002

North Carolina House of Representatives 21st district general election, 2002 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Larry Bell (incumbent) | 11,498 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 11,498 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

### 2000

North Carolina House of Representatives 97th district Democratic primary election, 2000 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Larry Bell | 2,822 | 57.33% |
| | Democratic | Jimmie Ford (incumbent) | 2,100 | 42.67% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 4,922 | 100% |
North Carolina House of Representatives 97th district general election, 2000 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Larry Bell | 9,131 | 72.63% |
| | Republican | John Sherman Best | 3,441 | 27.37% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 12,572 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

## Committee assignments
### 2017-2018 Session

* Appropriations
* Appropriations - Education
* State Personnel (Vice Chair)
* Agriculture
* Ethics
* Homeland Security, Military, and Veterans Affairs
* Pensions and Retirement

### 2015-2016 Session

* Appropriations
* Appropriations - Education
* State Personnel (Vice Chair)
* Agriculture
* Commerce and Job Development
* Pensions and Retirement

### 2013-2014 Session

* Appropriations
* State Personnel (Vice Chair)
* Commerce and Job Development
* Education
* Homeland Security, Military, and Veterans Affairs
* Regulatory Reform

### 2011-2012 Session

* Appropriations
* State Personnel
* Agriculture
* Commerce and Job Development
* Education
* Homeland Security, Military, and Veterans Affairs

### 2009-2010 Session

* Appropriations
* Agriculture
* Alcoholic Beverage Control
* Education
* Ethics
* Pensions and Retirement
* Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
* University Board of Governors Nominating