Cass Ballenger

Republican Representative of North Carolina's 10th district

  • Representative

    North Carolina, district 10

    January 7, 2003 - January 3, 2005

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10

Congresses Served

10

House Terms

December 6, 1926 (88 years old)

Birthday

February 18, 2015

Death

  • Served in elective office for 38 consecutive years at local, state, and federal levels without losing an election.
  • Represented North Carolina’s 10th congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1986 to 2005.
  • Held various positions including member of the North Carolina House of Representatives, North Carolina Senate, and Catawba County Board of Commissioners.
  • Actively involved in Republican leadership, serving as Deputy Whip and on the House Steering Committee.
  • Recognized as an expert in business issues and foreign affairs, particularly regarding Central and South America.
  • Chaired the House Subcommittee on Workforce Protections and authored significant legislation to reform OSHA.
  • Advocated for healthcare worker safety and environmental conservation through various legislative efforts.
  • Established the Future Forward Economic Alliance to promote regional economic development in western North Carolina.
  • Co-founded the Ballenger Foundation, focusing on charitable work in Central America, including establishing medical clinics and sponsoring an orphanage.
  • Prioritized constituent service and authored a comprehensive guide for congressional staff training.
  • Introduced the government in the Sunshine Act in North Carolina, promoting transparency in government meetings.
  • Active in community organizations and served on various boards, including those for local hospitals and educational institutions.
  • Served in the U.S. Naval Air Corps during World War II and was involved in the Episcopal Church community.
  • Retired from public office in 2004 and passed away in 2015 at the age of 88.