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Lee Whitnum
Lee Whitnum sought the Democratic nomination for governor of Connecticut in the 2018 election. She did not make it onto the primary ballot.
Whitnum ran as an unsuccessful independent candidate for governor in the 2014 elections.[1] Whitnum also sought statewide office in 2012, running as a Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate representing Connecticut. She was disqualified from the race.
Click here for more information on the August 14 Democratic primary. Click here for more information on the November 6 general election.
Biography
Whitnum earned her B.S. in Computer Science from the University of Maryland and her Master's in administration, planning and social policy from Harvard University.
Whitnum is the author of two novels: Hedge Fund Mistress, a mainstream novel, and What About the Dead? a young adult novel.[2] Whitnum’s latest book, Anti-AIPAC, not Anti-Semitic: The Israel Lobby's Dangerous Control of Congress is due out soon.[2]
She is also a software engineer and anti-Israel activist.
Education
- University of Maryland, B.S. in Computer Science
- Harvard University, Master's degree (edm) in Administration, Planning and Social Policy
Elections
2018
Connecticut held elections for governor and lieutenant governor in 2018. A primary election took place on August 14, 2018. The filing deadline for candidates wishing to participate in the election was June 12, 2018.
Whitnum ran for governor of Connecticut as a Democratic candidate in 2018, but she did not make it onto the primary ballot.[3]
2014
- See also: Connecticut gubernatorial election, 2014
Whitnum ran for Governor of Connecticut in 2014 as an Independent.[1][4] The general election took place on November 4, 2014.
2012
Whitnum ran in the 2012 election for the U.S. Senate, representing Connecticut. Whitnum sought the nomination on the Democratic ticket.[5] The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run was June 12, 2012. The primary elections were held on August 14, 2012.
2010
In 2010, Whitnum ran as a Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate in Connecticut.[2] Richard Blumenthal (D) won the primary and the seat.
2008
In 2008, Whitnum ran as a Democratic candidate for U.S. Congress in the 4th Congressional District in Connecticut. She lost in the primary to Jim Himes (D).[2]
Campaign themes
2018
Campaign website
The following campaign themes were found on Whitnum's official campaign website.
Personal
Note: Please contact us if the personal information below requires an update.
Whitnum, who is single, resides in Greenwich, Connecticut.[2] She has no children.[2]
See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Lee Whitnum for Governor 2014 Official campaign website, "Homepage," accessed May 8, 2014
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 Lee Whitnum for Senate, "Biography" accessed March 5, 2012
- ↑ Connecticut State Elections Enforcement Commission, "Registration by Candidate," accessed November 22, 2017
- ↑ Connecticut State Elections Enforcement Commission, "SEEC Form 1: Registration by Candidate," April 6, 2014
- ↑ Litchfield County Times, "Bysiewicz Brings Her Bid for U.S. Senate to Harwinton," accessed January 4, 2012
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