Cathy Wright (New Jersey)
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| Cathy Wright | ||
| U.S. House, New Jersey, District 10 | ||
| Former candidate | ||
| Party | Democratic | |
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Cathy Wright was a 2012 Democratic candidate who sought election to the U.S. House to represent the 10th Congressional District of New Jersey. She was a first-time candidate.[1][2] Wright lost in the primary.[3]
Wright said her lack of political experience was an advantage: "I think that’s what Washington needs, more real people — not career politicians."[2]
Biography
Wright is a sales support manager at AT&T. She attended Rutgers University-Livingston College.[1]
Issues
Campaign themes
Wright's focus was on jobs and sustainable green energy.[1] She also wanted to freeze congressional pay for 3 years.[1]
Elections
2012
Wright ran in the 2012 election for the U.S. House to represent New Jersey's 10th District. She lost to Donald Payne Jr. in the June 5 Democratic primary.[4]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
 Donald Payne Jr. |
59.6% | 36,576 |
| Ronald C. Rice | 19.5% | 11,939 |
| Dennis Flynn | 1.3% | 779 |
| Nia Gill | 16.6% | 10,207 |
| Wayne Smith | 2.2% | 1,356 |
| Cathy Wright | 0.8% | 501 |
| Total Votes | 61,358 | |
Recent news
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External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Email submission to Ballotpedia on May 25, 2012
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 New Jersey Star-Ledger, "In packed 10th District congressional election, Donald Payne Jr. is viewed as front-runner," May 24, 2012
- ↑ WYNC "Live! NJ Election Results," June 5, 2012
- ↑ New Jersey Secretary of State "2012 Primary Results"
