Walter H. Dalton
| Walter H. Dalton | |
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| 33rd Lieutenant Governor of North Carolina | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office January 10, 2009 |
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| Governor | Bev Perdue |
| Preceded by | Bev Perdue |
| Member of the North Carolina Senate from the 46th district |
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| In office January 1, 2003 – January 10, 2009 |
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| Preceded by | District Created |
| Succeeded by | Debbie Clary |
| Member of the North Carolina Senate from the 37th district |
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| In office January 1, 1997 – January 1, 2003 |
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| Succeeded by | Dan Clodfelter |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 21, 1949 Rutherford County, North Carolina |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Lucille Dalton |
| Alma mater | UNC-Chapel Hill |
| Occupation | Lawyer |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Website | www.walterdalton.org |
Walter H. Dalton (born May 21, 1949) is a Democratic politician from North Carolina, the state's 33rd and current Lieutenant Governor. He previously was a practicing attorney and served 6 terms in the state senate before his election to the office of Lieutenant Governor in 2008.[1]
Dalton is currently running for Governor of North Carolina.[2]
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[edit] Early life, education, and law career
Dalton was born in Rutherfordton, Rutherford County, North Carolina. He earned a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1971, and earned a J.D. from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Law in 1975.
He was an attorney based in Rutherfordton, North Carolina. He joined the Audit Department, a Union Trust Company, between 1971 and 1972. He was a law clerk for Woodrow W. Jones, Chief Justice of the United States District Court for the Western District of North Carolina between 1975 and 1977. He joined Partner, Hamrick, Bowen, Nanney & Dalton, LLP in 1977, and left in 2000.[3]
[edit] North Carolina Senate
Dalton served six terms in the North Carolina Senate.[4]
Dalton was a member of the North Carolina General Assembly representing the state's forty-sixth Senate district, including constituents in Cleveland and Rutherford counties. In 2000, he defeated Scott Neisler, 55%-45%.[5] In 2002, he defeated Republican nominee John Weatherly, 52%-45%.[6] In 2004, he defeated Republican nominee Jim Testa, 53%-47%.[7] In 2006, he defeated Republican nominee Wes Westmoreland 54%-46%.[8]
[edit] Lieutenant Governor
[edit] Election
In 2007, Dalton announced that he would seek the Democratic nomination for Lieutenant Governor of North Carolina in 2008.[9] He won the Democratic primary on May 6, 2008, defeating Hampton Dellinger, Patrick Smathers, and Dan Besse.[10] He won the general election on November 4, 2008.[1]
[edit] Tenure
Dalton became the founding chairman of the Joining Our Businesses and Schools (JOBS) Commission in October 2009. The commission includes 20 business and education leaders who will work on making high school graduates better prepared for careers.[11][12] He was also appointed by Gov. Perdue to chair a new task force on logistics.[13]
[edit] 2012 gubernatorial election
After first-term Gov. Beverly Perdue announced that she would not seek a second term in 2012, Dalton announced that he would be a candidate for Governor.[14]
[edit] Personal life
Dalton's father, Charles, was also a North Carolina state senator. His wife, Lucille, is a former teacher and former local school board member. Walter and Lucille Dalton are the parents of two children, Brian and Elizabeth.[15]
[edit] References
- ^ a b Associated Press (2008-11-05). "Dalton wins race for lieutenant governor". Charlotte Observer. http://www.charlotteobserver.com/619/story/300175.html. Retrieved 2008-11-06.[dead link]
- ^ WRAL: Perdue will not seek re-election
- ^ http://www.votesmart.org/candidate/biography/10233/walter-dalton
- ^ Official state site[dead link]
- ^ ftp://www.app.sboe.state.nc.us/data/ElectResults/2000_11_07/20001107_results_NC_Senate_37.pdf
- ^ http://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=24621
- ^ http://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=84979
- ^ http://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=287707
- ^ Rob Christensen (2007-03-12). "Dalton in race for lieutenant governor". The News & Observer. http://www.newsobserver.com/114/story/552645.html.
- ^ Don Kane (2008-03-07). "Dalton vs. Pittenger in Nov.". The News & Observer. http://www.newsobserver.com/news/story/1063732.html.
- ^ News & Observer: Dalton's goal is better-connected high schools
- ^ Press release: Lt. Gov. Dalton’s JOBS Commission Set to Launch
- ^ Press rlease: Gov. Perdue Signs Executive Order Creating Logistics Task Force
- ^ WRAL: Perdue will not seek re-election
- ^ Campaign site: Meet Walter Dalton
[edit] External links
- Official Site for Office of Lt. Governor
- Official Campaign Site
- News & Observer profile
- Charlotte Observer endorses Dalton
- News & Observer endorses Dalton
- North Carolina Democratic Party
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