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Fifth District
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House - Fifth District
• Contrast in the 5th
Foxx, Harrell have waged a civil campaign, but sharper rhetoric is emerging
Oct. 27, 2004
Both campaigns are saying that the other is running negative ads, although they lack the venom of those in the Republican primary. In a recent debate, Foxx accused Harrell of lacking a political philosophy. Harrell acknowledges that he prefers talking about his record to attacking his opponent.
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House - Fifth District
Archived Coverage
August 19, 2004
• Robinson says he was 'outhustled'
Loser in 5th District runoff fell to geography, turnout effort
August 18, 2004
• Foxx beats Robinson in 5th District runoff
GOP race was one of most expensive in country
August 17, 2004
• Robinson, Foxx get in last-minute jabs
Both make claims of endorsement by gun groups that are later retracted or clarified
August 7, 2004
• Out-of-area cash fuels Robinson's fund-raising
He raised 8 times more than opponent Foxx
August 5, 2004
• Battle of Barbs
Robinson, Foxx fire verbal salvos on show
July 28, 2004
• Robinson says Foxx should drop 5th District race
Foxx has already asked state board for a runoff
July 21, 2004
• Robinson, Foxx top hard-fought 5th race
Runoff in cards for 5th District
July 21, 2004
• Robinson says delay in election gave him time to raise money
Polls predicted Broyhill in runoff with Foxx; he attributes loss to Robinson's attack ads
July 21, 2004
• A Light Turnout
GOP's hotly contested 5th District congressional race is biggest draw
July 11, 2004
• 5th District candidates answer questions
8 Republicans, 3 Democrats give fuller views of where they stand on issues
July 9, 2004
• Broyhill ahead of competitors in 5th, poll finds
Four follow his 19% lead in GOP race for Congress
July 6, 2004
• Winner in 5th District will face plenty of work
Experts say it takes time for freshmen to be effective legislators
June 29, 2004
• Democrats say they can win 5th District seat
Candidates praise each other in debate, criticize President Bush
June 17, 2004
• Critics: GOP not hands-off on gay marriage
5th District race illustrates party's conflict with its normal position on states' rights
June 15, 2004
• Broyhill's money gives his opponents a boost
Campaign law lets other candidates raise more to compensate for his self-financed contributions
June 7, 2004
• Robinson just wants to stand out, he says
Attack ads criticized as hateful, unhelpful
May 4, 2004
• It's the Economy
Candidates in crowded 5th District race emphasize their business backgrounds
April 23, 2004
• Keith angry his office drawn into campaign
April 20, 2004
• 5th District House race one of most expensive
Three candidates have already gone over $1 million
• Robinson says he was 'outhustled'
Loser in 5th District runoff fell to geography, turnout effort
August 18, 2004
• Foxx beats Robinson in 5th District runoff
GOP race was one of most expensive in country
August 17, 2004
• Robinson, Foxx get in last-minute jabs
Both make claims of endorsement by gun groups that are later retracted or clarified
August 7, 2004
• Out-of-area cash fuels Robinson's fund-raising
He raised 8 times more than opponent Foxx
August 5, 2004
• Battle of Barbs
Robinson, Foxx fire verbal salvos on show
July 28, 2004
• Robinson says Foxx should drop 5th District race
Foxx has already asked state board for a runoff
July 21, 2004
• Robinson, Foxx top hard-fought 5th race
Runoff in cards for 5th District
July 21, 2004
• Robinson says delay in election gave him time to raise money
Polls predicted Broyhill in runoff with Foxx; he attributes loss to Robinson's attack ads
July 21, 2004
• A Light Turnout
GOP's hotly contested 5th District congressional race is biggest draw
July 11, 2004
• 5th District candidates answer questions
8 Republicans, 3 Democrats give fuller views of where they stand on issues
July 9, 2004
• Broyhill ahead of competitors in 5th, poll finds
Four follow his 19% lead in GOP race for Congress
July 6, 2004
• Winner in 5th District will face plenty of work
Experts say it takes time for freshmen to be effective legislators
June 29, 2004
• Democrats say they can win 5th District seat
Candidates praise each other in debate, criticize President Bush
June 17, 2004
• Critics: GOP not hands-off on gay marriage
5th District race illustrates party's conflict with its normal position on states' rights
June 15, 2004
• Broyhill's money gives his opponents a boost
Campaign law lets other candidates raise more to compensate for his self-financed contributions
June 7, 2004
• Robinson just wants to stand out, he says
Attack ads criticized as hateful, unhelpful
May 4, 2004
• It's the Economy
Candidates in crowded 5th District race emphasize their business backgrounds
April 23, 2004
• Keith angry his office drawn into campaign
April 20, 2004
• 5th District House race one of most expensive
Three candidates have already gone over $1 million
Candidate Profiles
Foxx, Harrell both say that health care is a priority in campaign in the 5th District
COMPILED BY THEO HELM
Voters will select a new U.S. Congressman in the 5th District on Tuesday for the first time in 10 years.
Rep. Richard Burr decided to run for Sen. John Edwards’ seat in the U.S. Senate, leaving an open House seat and drawing many candidates — especially among Republicans.
The district covers all or parts of 12 counties and stretches west from Rockingham County through suburban Forsyth County to Watauga County.
The district has been reliably Republican for the past 10 years.
State Sen. Virginia Foxx, the Republican candidate, emerged from a crowded field of eight candidates in a race that was known for its negativity.
Surry County Commissioner Jim Harrell Jr., the Democratic candidate, defeated two candidates in a much quieter Democratic primary.
The campaign between the two candidates has stayed positive — and comparatively quiet until recently.
Virginia Foxx
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Office being sought: U.S. House, 5th District
Party: Republican
Home address: 11468 Hwy. 105 South, Banner Elk
Date of birth: June 29, 1943
Education: Ed.D. in curriculum and teaching, University of North Carolina at Greensboro; M.A.C.T in sociology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; A.B. in English, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Occupation: N.C Senator, nursery and landscaping business owner, former educator
Family: Married with one daughter and two grandchildren
Political experience: Member of N.C. Senate, 1995-present; Deputy Secretary for Management in the N.C. Department of Administration, 1985-1987; Watauga County Board of Education, 1976-1988
What makes you best qualified: I am a hardworking, down-to-earth person who puts service to others above self.
I have strong values, experience as a legislator, successful business experience and experience in helping constituents. I have spent my adult life working to make our area a better place.
My record proves that I will continue to fight for our conservative values.
Top priority if elected: I pledge 100 percent effort to winning the war on terror, protecting our borders, stopping illegal aliens, and bringing home our troops as victorious champions of democracy.
In addition, I want to make health care affordable to every American through much needed reform rather than a government-sponsored program.
Party: Republican
Home address: 11468 Hwy. 105 South, Banner Elk
Date of birth: June 29, 1943
Education: Ed.D. in curriculum and teaching, University of North Carolina at Greensboro; M.A.C.T in sociology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; A.B. in English, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Occupation: N.C Senator, nursery and landscaping business owner, former educator
Family: Married with one daughter and two grandchildren
Political experience: Member of N.C. Senate, 1995-present; Deputy Secretary for Management in the N.C. Department of Administration, 1985-1987; Watauga County Board of Education, 1976-1988
What makes you best qualified: I am a hardworking, down-to-earth person who puts service to others above self.
I have strong values, experience as a legislator, successful business experience and experience in helping constituents. I have spent my adult life working to make our area a better place.
My record proves that I will continue to fight for our conservative values.
Top priority if elected: I pledge 100 percent effort to winning the war on terror, protecting our borders, stopping illegal aliens, and bringing home our troops as victorious champions of democracy.
In addition, I want to make health care affordable to every American through much needed reform rather than a government-sponsored program.
Jim Harrell Jr.
(Click name to read full profile)
Office being sought: U.S. House, 5th District
Party: Democrat
Home address: 480 Hawthorne Road, Elkin
Date of birth: Dec. 15, 1946
Education: B.A., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 1969; Doctor of Dental Surgery, Medical College of Virginia, 1973
Occupation: Dentist
Family: Wife, Barbara Hudson Harrell; sons, Jim III, Matt, Chris
Political experience: Surry County Commissioner, 1990-present, chairman, 1999-2000 (elected to 4 consecutive terms); chairman, American Dental Association Council on Governmental Affairs, 2003-04
What makes you best qualified: My leadership style is one of building consensus in order to find creative, positive solutions.
This combined with the fact that I have advocated for health-care reform in Congress for the last two years as an ADA committee chair, and my varied background in health care, business, economic development and community affairs makes me better qualified to serve.
Top priority if elected: The most important issue today is lack of affordable, quality, health care for all.
It affects young and old, individuals and businesses alike, and it is wreaking havoc with our federal, state and county budgets.
Currently there are approximately 45 million uninsured Americans, a number equal to the population of 23 states. That is unacceptable.
Party: Democrat
Home address: 480 Hawthorne Road, Elkin
Date of birth: Dec. 15, 1946
Education: B.A., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 1969; Doctor of Dental Surgery, Medical College of Virginia, 1973
Occupation: Dentist
Family: Wife, Barbara Hudson Harrell; sons, Jim III, Matt, Chris
Political experience: Surry County Commissioner, 1990-present, chairman, 1999-2000 (elected to 4 consecutive terms); chairman, American Dental Association Council on Governmental Affairs, 2003-04
What makes you best qualified: My leadership style is one of building consensus in order to find creative, positive solutions.
This combined with the fact that I have advocated for health-care reform in Congress for the last two years as an ADA committee chair, and my varied background in health care, business, economic development and community affairs makes me better qualified to serve.
Top priority if elected: The most important issue today is lack of affordable, quality, health care for all.
It affects young and old, individuals and businesses alike, and it is wreaking havoc with our federal, state and county budgets.
Currently there are approximately 45 million uninsured Americans, a number equal to the population of 23 states. That is unacceptable.