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Election 2008 NC Senate Race

Chris Cole

Elizabeth Dole

Kay Hagan

Republican Elizabeth Dole is one of two U.S. Senators serving North Carolina. She is seeking re-election to another six year term. Dole is being challenged by Democrat Kay Hagan and Libertarian Christopher Cole.

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Prior to Dole's election in 2002, the seat was held for 30 years by Republican Jesse Helms. Former Senator Helms died in July.

Kay Hagan defeats Senator Dole

Wednesday, November 05 2008 by Jessica Jones | Send to a friend

Democratic State Senator Kay Hagan will soon be North Carolina’s next U.S. Senator in Washington. She defeated the Republican incumbent, Elizabeth Dole. She defeated the Republican incumbent, Elizabeth Dole, 52.5 to 44.4 percent. Jessica Jones reports.

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Elizabeth Dole Profile

Monday, October 27 2008 by Jessica Jones | Send to a friend

This week we’ll be airing a series of profiles on many of North Carolina’s candidates for public office. We’ve heard a lot about their politics this election season. But this week we’re trying to get to know them on a personal level too. Jessica Jones begins our series with a profile of Senator Elizabeth Dole, a Republican incumbent who’s fighting to hang onto her seat in the U.S. Senate.

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Kay Hagan Profile

Tuesday, October 28 2008 by Jessica Jones | Send to a friend

Today we continue our series on some of North Carolina’s candidates running for office with a look at Democratic state senator Kay Hagan. Hagan is a ten-year veteran of North Carolina’s senate who rose quickly to become one of its most prominent members. Now she’s challenging Republican Elizabeth Dole for her seat in the U.S Senate. Jessica Jones reports.