Bonnie Girard
Bonnie Girard was a 2012 Republican candidate who sought election to the U.S. House to represent the 4th Congressional District of Virginia. Girard was defeated by Randy Forbes in the Republican primary on June 12, 2012.[1]
Biography
Girard earned her B.A. in political science from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. She also received her diploma in Chinese language from Foreign Affairs College in Beijing, China[2]
In 1996, Girard founded a consulting group to help U.S. companies access Chinese markets.[2]
Issues
Campaign platform
Girard's campaign focus was on improving economic growth in Virginia and improving U.S.-China relations.[2]
Elections
2012
Girard ran in the 2012 election for the U.S. House to represent Virginia's 4th District. She sought the nomination on the Republican ticket, and was defeated by incumbent Randy Forbes in the primary.[1]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
 Randy Forbes Incumbent |
89.7% | 26,294 |
| Bonnie Girard | 10.3% | 3,017 |
| Total Votes | 29,311 | |
Recent news
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External links
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