Elaine Marshall is running for Senate in North Carolina .

Elaine Marshall lost 43% to 55% against Republican Richard Burr.

Elaine Marshall (D) is running for Senate in North Carolina.  She faces both a primary and a general election race.

As the first woman to be elected to executive office in North Carolina, Elaine Marshall has served North Carolinians well during her 4 terms as Secretary of State.  She has helped create jobs and worked to fix North Carolina’s economy and is a strong supporter of women’s rights.  Marshall would continue to work for the rights of women in the Senate, create jobs, and focus on our national economy.

Background:

• Currently Serves as North Carolina’s Secretary of State and has been re-elected 3 times.  Was the first woman to be elected to executive office in the state.
• Served in the North Carolina Senate, named Rookie of the Year and listed among Legislators to Watch by the News & Observer
• Helped small businesses create jobs and helped recover $340 million from major Wall Street banks for North Carolina investors and foundations

Marhsall’s Position on Key Issues:

• Women’s Rights: Supports a woman’s right to choose. Supports IVAWA, CEDAW, and a repeal of the Hyde Amendment.
• LGBT Rights: Supports repeal of Don’t Ask Don’t Tell and the Defense of Marriage Act

Primary Opponents:

• Kenneth Lewis: attorney
• Cal Cunningham: attorney, Iraq War veteran, former state Senator
• Marcus Williams: attorney, '92/'08 Gubernatorial candidate
• Ann Worthy: librarian

General Election Opponent:

• Sen. Richard Burr (Incumbent): Burr has voted NO on numerous bills that benefit women, including the Lilly Ledbetter Pay Act and the Franken Amendment to promote justice for women who are raped.

Prospects: Marshall first faces a Democratic primary on May 4.  She is currently in a statistical dead heat with Cal Cunningham and Ken Lewis.  Cunningham was recruited by Democrats to run, and his moderate views and Iraq service are popular with voters.  Cunningham has a slight fundraising edge over Marshall, although Marshall has a significant fundraising advantage over Ken Lewis.  We must work hard to push Marshall over Cunningham so we can have a strong advocate for women running against incumbent Richard Burr.

Other Endorsements: NOW, NWPC, WCF

Website:    http://www.elainemarshall.org