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Pat McCrory
| Pat McCrory | ||
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| Candidate for | ||
| Governor of North Carolina | ||
| Party | Republican | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Mayor of Charlotte | ||
| Education | ||
| High school | Lucy Ragsdale High (1974) | |
| Bachelor's | Catawba College (1978) | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | October 17, 1956 | |
| Place of birth | Jamestown, NC | |
| Profession | Business | |
| Websites | ||
| Personal website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
Contents |
Biography
McCrory was raised in Guilford County. After earning degree in education and political science from Catawba College, he moved to Charlotte to work for Duke Energy.
He won election to an at-large seat on the Charlotte City Council, winning re-election two times and serving as Mayor Pro Tem. In 1995, he was elected Mayor of Charlotte, eventually serving seven terms.
In 2010, McCrory began work as the Senior Director of Strategic Initiatives for the Charlotte-based law firm of Moore & Van Allen. He is also currently a partner with McCrory & Company, a management consulting firm.
Education
- Lucy Ragsdale High
- BS, Education and political science, Catawba College
Elections
2012
McCrory is the Republican nominee for Governor of North Carolina. He easily defeated five challengers in the May 8th primary, and will face Walter Dalton (D) and Barbara Howe (L) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[2]
Personal
McCrory earned an honorary doctorate from Catawba College in 2001.
See also
- Governor of North Carolina
- Lieutenant Governor of North Carolina
- North Carolina gubernatorial election, 2012
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