Robert Pittenger
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Robert Pittenger is an American
politician
. He is a former member of the North Carolina General Assembly
representing the state's thirty-ninth Senate
district, including constituents in Mecklenburg
County. He is a member of the Republican Party
.
A real estate investor from Charlotte, North Carolina
, Pittenger served almost three terms in the state Senate. With nearly 60% of the vote, Pittenger won the Republican primary on May 6, 2008 to become his party's nominee for Lieutenant Governor of North Carolina
in 2008
. On May 27, 2008, he resigned from the Senate to focus on his campaign. He lost the general election that November to Walter H. Dalton
.
Pittenger's father-in-law was a former state senator Cy Bahakel
.
United States
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Politician
A politician, political leader, or political figure is an individual who is involved in influencing public policy and decision making...
. He is a former member of the North Carolina General Assembly
North Carolina General Assembly
The North Carolina General Assembly is the state legislature of the U.S. state of North Carolina. The General Assembly drafts and legislates the state laws of North Carolina, also known as the General Statutes...
representing the state's thirty-ninth Senate
North Carolina Senate
The North Carolina Senate is one of the two houses of the North Carolina General Assembly.Its prerogatives and powers are similar to those of the other house, the House of Representatives. Its members do, however, represent districts that are larger than those of their colleagues in the House. The...
district, including constituents in Mecklenburg
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina
-Air:The county's primary commercial aviation airport is Charlotte Douglas International Airport in Charlotte.- Intercity rail :With twenty-five freight trains a day, Mecklenburg is a freight railroad transportation center, largely due to its place on the NS main line between Washington and Atlanta...
County. He is a member of the Republican Party
Republican Party (United States)
The Republican Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Democratic Party. Founded by anti-slavery expansion activists in 1854, it is often called the GOP . The party's platform generally reflects American conservatism in the U.S...
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A real estate investor from Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte is the largest city in the U.S. state of North Carolina and the seat of Mecklenburg County. In 2010, Charlotte's population according to the US Census Bureau was 731,424, making it the 17th largest city in the United States based on population. The Charlotte metropolitan area had a 2009...
, Pittenger served almost three terms in the state Senate. With nearly 60% of the vote, Pittenger won the Republican primary on May 6, 2008 to become his party's nominee for Lieutenant Governor of North Carolina
Lieutenant Governor of North Carolina
The Lieutenant Governor of North Carolina is the second highest elected official in the U.S. state of North Carolina and is the only elected official to have powers in both the legislative and executive branches of state government...
in 2008
North Carolina lieutenant governor election, 2008
The North Carolina lieutenant gubernatorial election of 2008 was held on 4 November 2008, as part of the elections to the Council of State. North Carolina also held a gubernatorial election on the same day, but the offices of Governor and Lieutenant Governor are elected independently.Democrat...
. On May 27, 2008, he resigned from the Senate to focus on his campaign. He lost the general election that November to Walter H. Dalton
Walter H. Dalton
Walter H. Dalton is a Democratic politician from North Carolina and the state's current Lieutenant Governor. Prior to his election to that office, he was a member of the North Carolina General Assembly representing the state's forty-sixth Senate district, including constituents in Cleveland and...
.
Pittenger's father-in-law was a former state senator Cy Bahakel
Cy Bahakel
Cy Nesbe Bahakel was an American politician. He was a North Carolina state senator and a media magnate. He was a member of the Democratic Party....
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