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Governor Bev Perdue
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 | The inauguration of Beverly Eaves Perdue as the 73rd Governor of North Carolina - and our state's first woman governor - follows a distinguished tenure in public service focused on creating 21st century jobs, fighting for world-class public schools, and improving the health of our people. Before entering public service, Perdue worked as a public school teacher, as director of geriatric services at a community hospital in her hometown of New Bern, and earned a Ph.D. in Education Administration. Prior to her election as Governor, Perdue established herself one of the most active and accomplished Lieutenant Governors in North Carolina history. |
 | After growing up in Rutherford County, Walter Dalton attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill for both his undergraduate and law degrees. He served six terms in the senate, also acting as Co-Chair of the powerful Senate Appropriations Committee. Under Governor Easley, he was a member of the Education First Task Force and Co-Chair of the Eduation Committee. |
 | Kay Hagan was born in Shelby, graduated from Wake Forest University Law School, and has lived in Greensboro for more than 30 years. In 1992, Governor Jim Hunt asked her to run his gubernatorial campaign in Guilford County. She helped Governor Hunt win reelection in 1996 before running for the North Carolina State Senate herself in 1998. As co-chair of the state Budget Committee, Hagan made record investments in education, raised teacher pay, and increased the minimum wage, while cutting taxes and balancing five straight budgets. Hailing from a proud military family, Hagan is a strong supporter of the military and our veterans and is committed to maintaining North Carolina’s status as the “most military-friendly state in the nation.” |
 | Secretary of State Elaine F. Marshall became interested in public service at an early age. Throughout her life she served her community. She has been a teacher in Lenior County, a small business owner in Dunn, North Carolina, a law student at Campbell University, a lawyer, and represented Harnett, Johnston, Lee, and Sampson counties in the State Senate. In 1996, Secretary Marshall not only became the first woman elected to this office, but also the first woman elected to serve on the Council of State. |
 | As a member of the North Carolina Senate prior to serving as State Treasurer, Janet Cowell protected pensions, raised teacher pay and made education more affordable for North Carolina families. Cowell earned an MBA from the Wharton School of Business and worked as a financial analyst with HSBC Bank and Lehman Brothers before making her home in North Carolina. As State Treasurer, Cowell is the sole fiduciary of approximately $60 billion in state pension assets. These assets fund the retirement of 820,000 public servants. The Pew Center for the State consistently cites North Carolina as having one of the best pension funds in the United States. Cowell also chairs the State Banking Commission and serves on the State Boards of Education and Community Colleges. |
 | June St. Clair Atkinson was elected as the North Carolina State Superintendent of Public Instruction in November 2004, in a race that was decided by the N.C. General Assembly on Aug. 23, 2005. Dr. Atkinson is the first woman elected to the post of State Superintendent, which also is a member of the Council of State. As State Superintendent, Dr. Atkinson heads the N.C. Department of Public Instruction, an agency which she served for nearly 28 years (1976-2004) as a chief consultant and director in the areas of business education, career and technical education, and instructional services. A former business education teacher, Dr. Atkinson has been involved in instruction and curriculum development throughout her career. Improving instructional quality and student learning, creating environments that enable teachers' and students' success and ensuring that education is modern and relevant are key priorities for Dr. Atkinson. |
 | Roy Cooper has an extraordinary record of service to the people of North Carolina. He attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill as a Morehead Scholar. In 1986, he was elected to the North Carolina House of Representatives where he served until he was appointed to the North Carolina Senate in 1991. In the Senate, Cooper served in numerous leadership positions and, from 1997 to 2001, served as Majority Leader. |
 | Wayne Goodwin is a native of Hamlet, North Carolina, where his family was active in agriculture and banking. He was first elected to the statewide post of Insurance Commissioner in 2008. He plans to focus on consumer advocacy through fair rate making, injury prevention efforts and close regulation of insurance company solvency and industry practices. Prior to being elected as Insurance Commissioner, he served as the Assistant Insurance Commissioner for nearly four years. Goodwin is also the State Fire Marshal, serving as the state chair of Safe Kids North Carolina and the Arson Awareness Council, and is a member of numerous commissions and boards. |
 | Prior to being elected to Congress in a special election on July 24, 2004, Butterfield had a distinguished legal career. After working in private practice, he was elected as Superior Court Judge in 1988 and appointed to the North Carolina Supreme Court in 2001. After an election defeat, he was again appointed as Superior Court Judge. Butterfield serves on the powerful House Committee on Energy and Commerce Committee, and serves as Vice Chairman of the Energy and Air Quality Subcommittee. Butterfield was appointed as Chief Deputy Whip by Speaker Nancy Pelosi in the 110th Congress. He also serves as a member of the Helsinki Commission. Butterfield's Official Website |
 | Bob Etheridge's roots are firmly planted in North Carolina. He was first elected to Congress in 1996. Bob entered public service in 1972, when he was elected to the Harnett County Commission. In 1978, Bob was elected to the NC General Assembly from the 19th House District. He came to Washington upon completing his second term as Superintendent of Public Instruction, a position to which he was first elected in 1988 and was reelected in 1992. |
 | David Price grew up in the small town of Erwin, Tennessee. His father was a high school principal and his mother was an English teacher. Price received his undergraduate degree at UNC-Chapel Hill and went on to Yale University to earn a Bachelor of Divinity and Ph.D. in Political Science. Before he began serving in Congress in 1987, Price was a professor of Political Science and Public Policy at Duke University. He is the author of four books on Congress and the American political system. Price was first elected to Congress in 1986. He is a founding member of the Democrat Leadership Council and served as Executive Director of the N.C. Democratic Party from 1979-80 and as Chairman from 1983-84. Price currently serves on the House Appropriations Committee and is chair of the Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee. He is also a member of the Appropriations subcommittees for Interior and Environment and for Transportation, Housing and Urban Development. He is a recognized leader in foreign policy, heading the House Democracy Assistance Commission. |
 | Mike McIntyre was chosen as one of the state's Five Outstanding Young North Carolinians of the Year by the North Carolina Jaycees in 1987. He was first elected to Congress in 1996 and is not serving his seventh term. In Congress, Rep. McIntyre is a member of the House Agriculture Committee and the House Armed Services Committee where he pushes to promote and protect our farm families and is committed to our nation’s servicemen and women, veterans, and military retirees. Mike has taken a common-sense approach to forging a bipartisan consensus on public policy and is a member of The Democratic Coalition, also known as the "Blue Dogs." |
 | Larry Kissell is a lifelong resident of Biscoe and graduated from Wake Forest University in 1973 with a degree in economics. Prior to being sworn in to office for the 111th Congress on January 6, 2009, Kissell was an educator at East Montgomery High School. |
 | Heath Shuler, former Swain County High School, University of Tennessee, and NFL quarterback, is a successful businessman in real estate and land development. He has been serving as a representative since 2006. Shuler is also a loyal member of the fiscally responsible Blue Dog Caucus, which works to end wasteful spending and to balance the budget. |
 | Melvin L. Watt ("Mel") was born in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. He graduated from UNC-CH in 1967 and Yale University Law School in 1970. Mel served one term in the North Carolina Senate where he was regarded "the conscience of the Senate". In 1992, Mel was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives and became one of only two Black members elected to Congress from North Carolina in this century. Mel was unanimously elected and served as the Chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus from 2005-2006. |
 | The son of a post office branch manager and a public school bookkeeper, Brad Miller was born and raised in Fayetteville, North Carolina. Miller graduated from UNC-CH and received a Law Degree from Columbia University. He has practiced law in Raleigh since 1980. Miller was elected to the NC House in 1992 and the NC Senate in 1996. Miller was the first person elected to represent North Carolina's new 13th Congressional district in 2002. |
 | State Sen. Marc Basnight, a Democrat from Dare County, is serving his thirteenth term in the N.C. Senate. First elected to the Senate in 1984, Basnight is the longest-serving legislative leader in state history, holding the post of president pro tempore since 1993. Basnight represents Senate District 1. He established some of North Carolina's most progressive environmental initiatives: The Clean Water Management Trust Fund; and the Clean Water Responsibility Act. Click to view news about Basnight |
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