John Autry (politician)

Johnnie Newton Autry (born March 16, 1953) is an American politician. He was elected to the North Carolina House of Representatives in 2016. A Democrat, he served the 100th district.^[1] He previously served on the Charlotte City Council.^[2]

John Autry
Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives from the 100th district
In office 2017–2025
Preceded by	Tricia Cotham
Succeeded by	Julia Greenfield
Personal details
Born	Johnnie Newton Autry (1953-03-16) March 16, 1953 (age 72) Fayetteville, North Carolina, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Rebecca
Residence	Charlotte, North Carolina
Alma mater	California State University, Fullerton
Occupation	Freelance media production

On November 9, 2023, Rep. Autry announced he would not seek reelection in 2024.^[3]

Electoral history

2020

North Carolina House of Representatives 100th district general election, 2020^[4]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	John Autry (incumbent)	23,805	71.94%
	Republican	Kalle Thompson	9,285	28.06%
Total votes			33,090	100%
	Democratic hold

2018

North Carolina House of Representatives 100th district general election, 2018^[5]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	John Autry (incumbent)	16,755	70.83%
	Republican	Nancy Campbell	6,901	29.17%
Total votes			23,656	100%
	Democratic hold

2016

North Carolina House of Representatives 100th district Democratic primary election, 2016^[6]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	John Autry	4,498	53.22%
	Democratic	Billy Maddalon	3,953	46.78%
Total votes			8,451	100%

North Carolina House of Representatives 100th district general election, 2016^[7]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	John Autry	25,736	100%
Total votes			25,736	100%
	Democratic hold