Melissa Dobson
Melissa Dobson was a 2012 Democratic candidate who sought election to the U.S. House to represent the 23rd Congressional District of New York. She lost in the primary.[1]
Biography
Dobson is an attorney.
Elections
2012
Dobson ran in the 2012 election for the U.S. House to represent New York's 23rd District. She sought the nomination on the Democratic ticket and lost to county legislator Nate Shinagawa in the June 26 primary.[1]
Local Democratic officials and organizations split their endorsements mainly between Burke and Shinagawa.[2]
All three Democratic challengers supported Obamacare and opposed hydrofracking. In regards to the economy, Dobson wanted to link education and technical training.[3]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
 Nate Shinagawa |
55.5% | 5,697 |
| Leslie Burke | 37.4% | 3,841 |
| Melissa Dobson | 7.1% | 727 |
| Total Votes | 10,265 | |
Recent news
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