Grier Raggio
Grier Raggio | |
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| Personal details | |
| Born | Elgin, Texas |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Lorraine Raggio |
| Residence | Dallas, Texas |
| Alma mater | Harvard University, The University of Texas at Austin, Boston College |
Grier Raggio is an American attorney and politician. He was a Democratic candidate in the 2010 election for the United States House of Representatives seat in Texas's 32nd congressional district.[1] The race had been named by The Hill as one of ten dark horse races in the nation.[2]
Personal[edit]
Raggio was born in Elgin, Texas and moved to Dallas shortly after his father returned home from service in World War II.[3] Both of his parents were attorneys and his mother Louise was a national leader in securing the equal rights of women before the law.[4] Raggio's wife Lorraine is a Civil District Court Judge in Dallas County.[5] He has three children and two grandchildren.[3]
Education and professional life[edit]
Raggio attended Highland Park High School, where he was class president and an Eagle Scout, before going on to Harvard University.[3] Upon graduating, Raggio attended the University of Texas School of Law before finishing his Juris Doctor at Boston College.[3]
He started several small businesses and a law firm in New York City before returning to Dallas to join his family's law practice.[6]
Campaign[edit]
Raggio formally announced his candidacy in June 2009.[7]
Raggio ran a campaign premised on accountability and transparency, promising to pursue comprehensive ethics reform. A committed environmentalist, he believes that the United States should commit itself to reducing fossil fuel consumption by 50% before 2020.
Raggio's campaign was hurt by a national environment in which Republicans, led by Raggio's opponent NRCC Chairman Pete Sessions, saw massive gains nationwide and in Texas. On November 2, 2010, Raggio was defeated 63%-35%.
References[edit]
- ^ Jeffers, Gromer Jr. (July 28, 2009). "Democrat thinks he is a contender". WFAA. Retrieved September 15, 2009. [dead link]
- ^ "Dark horse races to watch in 2010". The Hill. July 6, 2009. Retrieved September 16, 2009.
- ^ a b c d "Grier Raggio: Profile". Raggio for Congress. Archived from the original on July 15, 2011. Retrieved September 16, 2009.
- ^ "Editorial: Happy birthday, Louise Raggio". The Dallas Morning News. June 12, 2009. Retrieved September 16, 2009.
- ^ "Civil District Courts". Archived from the original on July 11, 2010. Retrieved September 16, 2009.
- ^ "Law Offices of Raggio & Raggio". Raggio & Raggio. Archived from the original on February 11, 2010. Retrieved September 16, 2009.
- ^ Willey, Keven Ann (June 12, 2009). "Raggio versus Sessions". The Dallas Morning News. Retrieved September 16, 2009.