Richard Carsner (born 1948) was the

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nominee for the

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from the 10th congressional district of

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in the 2006 elections, running against incumbent

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.1 TERM IN, MCHENRY TESTED, BUT CARSNER HAS UPHILL FIGHT AGAINST GOP INCUMBENT IN 10TH
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'', November 2, 2006 Carsner was defeated, 62% to 38%.The 2006 Elections, Congress
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'', November 9, 2006 ("Patrick T McHenry R* 93141 62% Richard Carsner D 57287 38%") Carsner resides in

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and was employed by the Catawba County public schools, from which he retired in 2010.Sixty-one Retirees Depart as Catawba County Schools Honors Its Own
Catawbaschools.net, June 16, 2010 He is a veteran of the

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. The core of his campaign in 2006 was bringing jobs back to the 10th district, balancing the federal budget, making healthcare more affordable, improving the educational opportunities in the 10th district and elsewhere, making social security solvent for future generations, stopping illegal immigration and protecting the environment.

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Bio from Project Vote Smart
1948 births Living people North Carolina Democrats {{NorthCarolina-politician-stub