Names in the News: Thomas Wright of North Carolina: An Analysis of Campaign Reports


 

Publication Date: April 2008

Publisher: National Institute on Money in State Politics (U.S.)

Author(s): Anne Bauer

Research Area: Politics

Type: Report

Coverage: North Carolina

Abstract:

North Carolina State Rep. Thomas Wright (D-18) was sent to prison April 7 after being found guilty of fraud; another trial for alleged violation of campaign-finance law may be in his future. From 2000-2006, Wright reported contributions of $240,977 from more than 300 individuals and organizations, mostly from real estate and medical interests.