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Eleanor Kinnaird
| Eleanor Kinnaird | ||
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| North Carolina State Senate District 23 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1997 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 1, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 16 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $13,951/year | |
| Per diem | $104/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Mayor, Town of Carrboro | ||
| 1987 – 1996 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Carleton College (1953) | |
| Master's | University of North Carolina–Chapel Hill (1973) | |
| J.D. | North Carolina Central University School of Law (1992) | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | November 14, 1931 | |
| Place of birth | Rochester, Minnesota | |
| Religion | Episcopalian | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Kinnaird was Mayor of the Town of Carrboro from 1987 to 1996. She joined the North Carolina State Senate in 1997. She has served in that position since, representing the 23rd district.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Kinnaird served on the following committees:
| North Carolina Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture/Environment/Natural Resources | ||||
| • Appropriations on Justice and Public Safety | ||||
| • Health Care | ||||
| • Judiciary I | ||||
| • State and Local Government | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Kinnaird served on these committees:
| North Carolina Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture/Environment/Natural Resources | ||||
| • Appropriations/Base Budget | ||||
| • Finance | ||||
| • Health Care | ||||
| • Mental Health & Youth Services | ||||
| • Rules and Operations of the Senate | ||||
| • State and Local Government | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Kinnaird served on these committees:
| North Carolina Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture/Environment/Natural Resources | ||||
| • Appropriations/Base Budget | ||||
| • Finance | ||||
| • Health Care | ||||
| • Judiciary I | ||||
| • Mental Health & Youth Services | ||||
| • Rules and Operations of the Senate | ||||
Elections
2012
Kinnaird ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on May 8. She defeated Dave Carter (R) in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[1]
| North Carolina State Senate, District 23, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Eleanor Kinnaird Incumbent |
67% | 71,919 | |
| Republican | Dave Carter | 33% | 35,467 | |
| Total Votes | 107,386 | |||
2010
Kinnaird won re-election to the North Carolina State Senate District 23, defeating Ryan Hilliard (R) in the general election on November 2.[2]
| North Carolina Senate, General Election Results, District 23 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Eleanor Kinnaird (D)
|
36,611 | 64.87% | ||
| Ryan A. Hilliard (R) | 19,828 | 35.13% | ||
Kinnaird was not opposed in the primary election on May 4, 2010.[3]
2008
On November 4, 2008, Kinnaird was re-elected to the 23rd District Seat in the North Carolina State Senate, besting Jon Bass (R). [4] Kinnaird raised $55,615 for her campaign, while Bass did not raise any money. [5]
| North Carolina Senate, District 23 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Eleanor Kinnaird (D)
|
62,192 | |||
| Jon Bass (R) | 25,527 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Kinnaird collected $38,724 in donations.[6]
| North Carolina House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Eleanor Kinnaird's campaign in 2010 | |
| International Brotherhood Of Electrical Workers | $4,000 |
| North Carolina Advocates For Justice | $2,000 |
| Florence Peacock | $1,500 |
| Emily's List | $1,000 |
| James Goodman | $1,000 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $38,724 |
2008
In 2008, Kinnaird collected $55,615 in donations.[7]
His five largest contributors in 2008 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| State Employees Association of North Carolina | $5,500 |
| North Carolina Advocates for Justice | $5,000 |
| Lillians List of North Carolina | $4,000 |
| North Carolina Associatio of Educators | $2,250 |
| Emilys List | $2,000 |
Personal
Kinnaird earned her BA from Carleton College in 1953. She went on to receive her MM in Music from the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill in 1973. She then earned her JD from North Carolina Central University School of Law in 1992.
Kinnaird was a Private Music Teacher and Performer from 1973 to 1982. She then worked as Library Technical Assistant for the University of North Carolina Music Library and Wilson Library from 1982 to 1989. She also worked as an attorney for North Carolina Prisoner Legal Services, Incorporated, from 1993 to 2003. She has been an attorney since 2004.
Kinnaird is divorced with three children.
Recent news
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Eleanor Kinnaird News Feed
- NC Senate passes 2 major environmental repeals - MyrtleBeachOnline.com
- NC Senate bill repeals Jordan Lake water laws - WRAL.com
- NC Senate bill requires abortion education - News & Observer
- Morning Memo: More strong numbers for McCrory, immigration ads debut - News & Observer
- These N.C. bills have no chance of passing ? Zero, Zilch, Nada - Triangle Business Journal (blog)
- Senate repeals Jordan Lake Rules, jetty cap - WRAL.com
- NC Senate votes to make printed legal ads optional - News & Observer
- Local officials critique McCrory transportation plan - Durham Herald Sun
- Sex traffickers could have to register in NC - The Daily Tar Heel
- Consumer loan changes get initial OK in NC Senate - MSN Money
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External links
- Senator Kinnaird's newsletter
- Official North Carolina State Senate website
- Project Vote Smart biographical profile
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998, 1996
- Senator kinnaird's State Surge
- Senator Kinnaird's facebook
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