Frank W. Ballance

Democrat Representative of North Carolina's 1st district

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Congresses Served

House Terms

January 1, 1942 (77 years old)

Birthday

January 1, 2019

Death

Served as a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from 2003 to 2004.
Represented North Carolina’s 1st congressional district.
Prior to Congress, held positions in the North Carolina state legislature, including the House of Representatives and the Senate.
Elected to the North Carolina Senate in 1988 and served until 2002, including a role as deputy president pro tempore.
Involved in community organizations, serving as chair of the Guilford County chapter of the NAACP.
Appointed to the Board of Trustees for North Carolina Central University and Elizabeth City State University.
Resigned from Congress in 2004 due to health issues after being diagnosed with myasthenia gravis.
Indicted on federal charges in 2004 for conspiracy to commit mail fraud and money laundering related to misuse of state funds.
Pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit mail fraud and money laundering, resulting in a four-year prison sentence and disbarment from practicing law.
Released from prison in June 2009 after serving time for his convictions.
Married with three children; his son also faced legal issues related to tax evasion.
Passed away in 2019 due to surgical complications.