Eleanor Kinnaird
Eleanor Kinnaird (b. November 14, 1931) is a former Democratic member of the North Carolina State Senate, representing District 23 from 1996 to August 19, 2013.[1] Kinnaird resigned over her ongoing frustration with the state legislature's Republican majority, and planned to work in grassroots advocacy, in particular preparing voters for the state's new regulations requiring presentation of photo identification at the polls.[2]
Biography
Kinnaird earned her B.A. from Carleton College in 1953. She went on to receive her M.M. in Music from the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill in 1973. Kinnaird also earned her J.D. from North Carolina Central University School of Law in 1992. Her professional experience includes working as a music teacher, library technical assistant and attorney. Kinnaird served as Mayor of Carrboro from 1987 to 1996.
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.[3]
| 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.[4]
| 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 unopposed in the primary election on May 4, 2010.[5]
2008
On November 4, 2008, Kinnaird was re-elected to the 23rd District Seat in the North Carolina State Senate, besting Jon Bass (R).[6] Kinnaird raised $55,615 for her campaign, while Bass did not raise any money.[7]
| North Carolina Senate, District 23 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Eleanor Kinnaird (D)
|
62,192 | |||
| Jon Bass (R) | 25,527 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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Kinnaird has three children and currently resides in Carrboro, North Carolina.
Recent news
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External links
- Official North Carolina State Senate website
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998, 1996
- Senator kinnaird's State Surge
- Senator Kinnaird's Facebook page
Footnotes
- ↑ newsobserver.com, "Ellie Kinnaird resigns from NC Senate," August 19, 2013
- ↑ wral.com, "Sen. Kinnaird resigns from legislature," September 3, 2013
- ↑ North Carolina Board of Elections, "Candidate lists," accessed March 5, 2012
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "2010 General Election Results," accessed March 25, 2015
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "2010 Primary Election Results," accessed August 14, 2014
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "2008 General Election Results," accessed March 25, 2015
- ↑ Follow the Money, "North Carolina Senate spending, 2008," accessed August 14, 2014
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by ' |
North Carolina State Senate District 23 1997-August 19, 2013 |
Succeeded by Valerie Foushee (D) |
