John Marshall Blust is a Republican member of the North Carolina House of Representatives, representing District 62 in Guilford County. An attorney and accountant, he was appointed to the seat in September 2024 following John Faircloth's resignation and is set to face Democrat Marjorie Benbow in the next election. Notable for his conservative stances, Blust has consistently advocated for lower taxes, less regulation, gun rights, and pro-life policies, earning top ratings from Civitas and NRA endorsements. He served as co-chair of the Judiciary Committee and is known as a principled limited-government conservative, often clashing with party leadership.

Education

• B.S. in Business Administration/Accounting, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill ; passed CPA exam.
• J.D., University of North Carolina School of Law .
• Completed Army ROTC at North Carolina State University.

Political Experience

• U.S. Army service: 1972-1974 and 1982-1985; class leader at Officer Basic Class, Field Artillery School, Fort Sill, Oklahoma.
• North Carolina Senate: 1996-1998 .
• North Carolina House of Representatives, District 62: 2001-2018 ; declined re-election in 2018 due to redistricting.
• Ran for U.S. House NC-13 in 2016 Republican primary .
• Appointed to NC House District 62 in September 2024 .
• Guilford County Republican Party Chairman.