Carol Schrager
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| Carol Schrager | |
|---|---|
| Opponent(s) | TBD |
| Incumbent | Vacant |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 6, 1953 Hunter, New York |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Bruce |
| Residence | Hunter, New York |
| Alma mater | Harvard Law School |
| Profession | Lawyer |
| Religion | Jewish |
Carol Schrager is an attorney from Hunter, New York. Schrager ran unsuccessfully in 2009 for the Democratic nomination in the special election to succeed Former Congresswoman Kirsten Gillibrand, the junior Senator of New York who previously represented New York's 20th congressional district. Schrager was the first person to announce her candidacy to succeed Gillibrand,[1] and promised to continue Gillibrand's record in congress.[2] The special election, held on March 31, 2009, was won by Democrat Scott Murphy.[3]
[edit] Professional life
Schrager graduated from Harvard Law School in 1979 with a Juris Doctor (J.D.) She founded her own law firm, the Law Offices of Carol A. Schrager in 1985.
Her family (the Slutzkys) owns and operates the Hunter Mountain Ski Bowl, the largest privately owned ski resort in New York State.
[edit] References
- ^ "Blogs". Daily News (New York). http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/dailypolitics/2009/01/first-democrat-declares-for-20.html.
- ^ http://www.thedailymail.net/articles/2009/01/24/news/news3.txt
- ^ "NY-20: Do You Believe in Miracles". Rothenberg Political Report. February 9, 2009.