10 Facts About Marcia Morey

Marcia Helen Morey was born on August 14,1955 and is an American politician, former judge and former competition swimmer who represented the United States at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal.

Marcia Morey competed in the preliminary heats of the women's 100-meter breaststroke and 200-meter breaststroke events, recording times of 1:17.30 and 2:41.85, respectively.

Marcia Morey has been re-elected to the seat twice, most recently in 2020.

Marcia Morey worked with law enforcement, defense attorneys, and prosecutors to develop new ways to deal with 16 and 17 year-olds who had been charged with a crime.

Marcia Morey spearheaded a program, called the "Misdemeanor Diversion Program," that diverts these youths to education and community service programs that allows the teens to avoid a criminal record which enables them to find jobs and receive financial aid for college.

Marcia Morey earned her undergraduate degree from Millikin University in Illinois, her master's degree in education from Reed College, and her JD from Northwestern University Law School.

Marcia Morey's father was a World War II and Korean War veteran, attorney, and city councilman.

At the age of six years old, Marcia Morey became a competitive swimmer.

Marcia Morey went on to win 7 national titles, competed in two world championship meets, and was co-captain of the US Olympic Team at the 1976 Montreal games.

Marcia Morey is one of four openly LGBT members of the North Carolina General Assembly, alongside Reps.