Preceded by W.M. "Bill" Ives Political party Republican Party Name Trudi Walend | Website Campaign Website Religion Catholic | |
Born June 25, 1943 (age 80) ( 1943-06-25 ) Alma mater Western Carolina University Occupation Public Health Administration & Computer Business Owner Education Western Carolina University Residence Brevard, North Carolina, United States | ||
Trudi Walend is a Republican member of the North Carolina General Assembly who represented the state's one hundred thirteenth House district, including constituents in Henderson, Polk and Transylvania counties, from her election in 1998 until her retirement in 2009. She was then appointed to the seat again in 2012 to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Rep. W. David Guice. When she ran for a new full term, she was defeated by a narrow margin in the May 2012 Republican primary.
A businessperson from Brevard, North Carolina, Walend at one time held the position of House Republican Whip.
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