Historic Swearing-in for MAry Wills Bode to the North Carolina State Senaet Oxford, North Carolina
 

North Carolina Secretary of State Elaine Marshall administered the oath of office to Mary Wills Bode for North Carolina State Senate District 18 at a ceremony this past Saturday, January 7 at 3:00 P.M. at the Granville County Courthouse. Senate District 18 is a newly created district comprised of Northern Wake County (North Raleigh, Wake Forest and Rolesville) as well as all of Granville County. 
 

A crowd over 250 people gathered to watch the historic event, as it is the first time in over half a century that someone from Granville County has been elected to the North Carolina State Senate. Granville County Commissioner Tony Cozart presided over the ceremony, which included remarks from North Carolina State Senator Mike Woodard (Senate District 22, Durham County) as well as Secretary of State Elaine Marshall. In her inaugural speech, Senator Mary Wills Bode reiterated common themes from her campaign: she will be a bridge builder and problem solver on issues like expanding Medicaid in order to ensure people have access to quality healthcare, working with parents and teachers to ensure every child has a pathway to a productive future, and bringing good-paying jobs to the communities across the district. Senator Bode urges constituents to reach out to her office by email (marywills.bode@ncleg.gov) or phone (919- 733-5850) if they have any concerns or suggestions.