Heath Shuler

Joseph Heath Shuler (born December 31, 1971) is an American businessman, former NFL quarterback, and former U.S. Representative for North Carolina's 11th congressional district from 2007 to 2013. He is a member of the Democratic Party and was a member of the Blue Dog Coalition during his tenure. In the 2006 House elections, Shuler defeated incumbent Charles H. Taylor, but retired after his district was redrawn. During his tenure in Congress, Shuler was known for challenging the leadership of his party, and in 2010 ran against Nancy Pelosi for Minority Leader.

Heath Shuler
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from North Carolina's 11th district
In office
January 3, 2007 – January 3, 2013
Preceded byCharles H. Taylor
Succeeded byMark Meadows (redistricting)
Personal details
Born
Joseph Heath Shuler

(1971-12-31) December 31, 1971
Bryson City, North Carolina, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseNikol Davis
Children2
EducationUniversity of Tennessee, Knoxville (BA)
American football career
No. 21, 5
Position:Quarterback
Personal information
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:216 lb (98 kg)
Career information
High school:Swain County (Bryson City)
College:Tennessee
NFL draft:1994 / Round: 1 / Pick: 3
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
  • PFWA All-Rookie Team (1994)
  • Second-team All-American (1993)
  • SEC player of the year (1993)
  • First-team All-SEC (1993)
  • Hall of Fame Bowl MVP
Career NFL statistics
TD–INT:15–33
Passing yards:3,691
Passer rating:54.3
Player stats at NFL.com

Shuler's congressional district covered the Blue Ridge Mountains in Western North Carolina. The largest city in the district was Asheville, which has voted strongly Democratic, in part influenced by retirees from Northeastern and Midwestern areas. In redistricting, the Republican-dominated legislature redrew the boundaries of the 10th and 11th congressional districts, removing half of Asheville and making the district far more Republican in terms of voter history. As a result, Shuler announced his retirement from the House on February 2, 2012.

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