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'''Kay R. Hagan''' ({{pronounced|ˈheɪgɛn}} - HAY-gin) (born [[November 18th]], [[1951]]) is United States Senator-elect for North Carolina. She defeated incumbent Elizabeth Dole in the November 4th, 2008 election. Formerly, she was a [[United States Democratic Party|Democratic]] member of the [[North Carolina General Assembly]] representing the state's 27th [[North Carolina Senate|Senate]] district. She represents most of central [[Guilford County]], including most of [[Greensboro]]. She is only the second female Senator from the state of North Carolina,and will be the the Junior Senator for that state. An attorney, Hagan is currently ([[North Carolina General Assembly of 2007-2008|2007-2008 session]]) serving in her fifth term in the State Senate. She was first elected in 1998, and is the chair of that body's budget committee. |
'''Kay R. Hagan''' ({{pronounced|ˈheɪgɛn}} - HAY-gin) (born [[November 18th]], [[1951]]) is United States Senator-elect for North Carolina. She defeated incumbent Elizabeth Dole in the November 4th, 2008 election. Formerly, she was a [[United States Democratic Party|Democratic]] member of the [[North Carolina General Assembly]] representing the state's 27th [[North Carolina Senate|Senate]] district. She represents most of central [[Guilford County]], including most of [[Greensboro]]. She is only the second female Senator from the state of North Carolina, and will be the the Junior Senator for that state. An attorney, Hagan is currently ([[North Carolina General Assembly of 2007-2008|2007-2008 session]]) serving in her fifth term in the State Senate. She was first elected in 1998, and is the chair of that body's budget committee. |
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Hagan's earliest political activity was as a child placing bumper stickers on cars for her uncle, Governor and U.S. Senator [[Lawton Chiles]]. Her father, Joe P. Ruthven, served as mayor of [[Lakeland, Florida]].<ref>{{cite news |date=2008-03-18 |work=Yes Weekly |title=Kay Hagan tries to ride populist wave |url=http://www.yesweekly.com/main.asp?SectionID=1&SubSectionID=1&ArticleID=3451 |first=Jordan |last=Green}}</ref> |
Hagan's earliest political activity was as a child placing bumper stickers on cars for her uncle, Governor and U.S. Senator [[Lawton Chiles]]. Her father, Joe P. Ruthven, served as mayor of [[Lakeland, Florida]].<ref>{{cite news |date=2008-03-18 |work=Yes Weekly |title=Kay Hagan tries to ride populist wave |url=http://www.yesweekly.com/main.asp?SectionID=1&SubSectionID=1&ArticleID=3451 |first=Jordan |last=Green}}</ref> |
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Kay Hagan | |
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| Member of the North Carolina Senate from the 27th district | |
| Assumed office January 271999 | |
| Preceded by | John Blust |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Chip Hagan |
| Residence | Greensboro, North Carolina |
| Alma mater | Florida State University, Wake Forest University |
| Profession | Attorney, Banker |
| Website | Kay Hagan for U.S. Senate |
Kay R. Hagan (IPA: [ˈheɪgɛn] - HAY-gin) (born November 18th, 1951) is United States Senator-elect for North Carolina. She defeated incumbent Elizabeth Dole in the November 4th, 2008 election. Formerly, she was a Democratic member of the North Carolina General Assembly representing the state's 27th Senate district. She represents most of central Guilford County, including most of Greensboro. She is only the second female Senator from the state of North Carolina, and will be the the Junior Senator for that state. An attorney, Hagan is currently (2007-2008 session) serving in her fifth term in the State Senate. She was first elected in 1998, and is the chair of that body's budget committee.
Hagan's earliest political activity was as a child placing bumper stickers on cars for her uncle, Governor and U.S. Senator Lawton Chiles. Her father, Joe P. Ruthven, served as mayor of Lakeland, Florida.[1]
2008 U.S. Senate campaign
After Hagan first decided not to run against Elizabeth Dole[2], the Swing State Project announced on October 262007 that two independent sources had reported that Hagan would, in fact, run.[3] Hagan made her candidacy official on October 302007.[4][5] She defeated investment banker Jim Neal of Chapel Hill, podiatrist Howard Staley of Chatham County, Lexington truck driver Duskin Lassiter, and Lumberton attorney Marcus Williams in the May 2008 Democratic primary.
Hagan was initially given little chance against Dole, and she was recruited to the race only after more prominent North Carolina Democrats such as Governor Mike Easley, former Governor Jim Hunt and Congressman Brad Miller, all declined to compete against Dole.[6] However, polling has shown Hagan slightly ahead of Dole,[7] helped by Barack Obama as the Democratic presidential candidate[8] and by 527 groups lobbying on her behalf.[6] The Democratic Senate Campaign Committee has expended more money in North Carolina than in any other state during the 2008 election season.[6] Hagen will be the first white Democratic woman to represent North Carolina at the federal level without succeeding her husband.
In October 2008, The Politico reported that Hagan's husband Chip Hagan III, a former Democratic county leader, had been a member of 1,000-member Greensboro Country Club for years, despite the club's de facto segregation and refusal to admit black members.[9] Hagan herself was not a member of the club. Greensboro Country Club admitted its first black member in 1995.[9] Over the summer, Chip Hagan had also been criticized by Republicans for part ownership of domestic oil wells as gasoline prices increased for consumers.[9]
Education
- Bachelor's degree from Florida State University.
- Juris Doctor from Wake Forest University.
Electoral history
| Elizabeth Dole (R-inc.) > 41% |
| Kay Hagan (D) > 56% |
| Chris Cole (L) > 3% |
References
- ^ Green, Jordan (2008-03-18). "Kay Hagan tries to ride populist wave". Yes Weekly.
- ^ Beckwith, Ryan Teague (2007-10-08). "Hagan will not run against Dole". News & Observer.
- ^ Thompson, Trent (2007-10-25). "NC-Sen: Sources Say Kay Hagan to Challenge Dole". Swing State Project.
- ^ Valenzuela, Michelle (2007-10-30). "Hagan to run". News & Observer.
- ^ Hartsfield, Kerri. "Kay Hagan to Face Elizabeth Dole in November". WFMY News 2 / Associated Press.
- ^ a b c "Is the Southern Strategy Dead?". American Prospect. 2008-10-24. Retrieved 2008-10-26.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help); Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ "2008 North Carolina Senate General Election: Dole (R-i) vs Hagan (D)". Pollster.com. 2008-10-20.
- ^ "Scrambling the red states". The Economist. 2008-10-23. Retrieved 2008-10-23.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help); Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ a b c Thrush, Glenn (2008-10-22). "Club segregation enters N.C. race". Politico.
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External links
- Senator Kay Hagan official government website
- Kay Hagan for U.S. Senate official campaign website
- Financial information (federal office) at the Federal Election Commission
- Profile at Vote Smart
- Follow the Money - Kay Hagan
- Profile in the News & Observer
- North Carolina Democratic Party
- Kay Hagan at Curlie
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