Cass Ballenger

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Cass Ballenger

U.S.A.

Party Republican
Latest Campaign U.S.A. House of Reps
Date of Birth December 6, 1926
Date of Death Feb. 18, 2015 (Age: 88)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Personal Background

Cass Ballenger holds a robust background in public service and legislative expertise. He began his career in local governance, serving on the Catawba County Board of Commissioners and the North Carolina House of Representatives. Ballenger's legislative career includes pivotal roles in the North Carolina Senate, where he authored the Government in the Sunshine Act of 1976, enhancing government transparency. He later represented the 10th Congressional District of North Carolina, where he chaired several key committees and subcommittees, focusing on workforce protections, education, and international relations. His tenure in Congress saw the passage of significant legislation, including OSHA Reform and the designation of Wilson Creek as a Wild and Scenic River. Ballenger's educational foundation includes prestigious institutions such as Amherst College, and he served in the U.S. Naval Air Corps during World War II.

Political Ideas

Cass Ballenger's political identity is marked by an intriguing blend of local economic pragmatism with broader international advocacy. He authored OSHA reform to balance worker safety with industry needs, and his legislative focus on scenic and environmental protections reveals a nuanced stance on development. Ballenger's commitment to government transparency through the Government in the Sunshine Act underscores a principled approach to public accountability. His international relations work, particularly in Central and South America, reveals a strategic, values-driven engagement with global issues.

Campaigns
2002: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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2002 United States House of Representatives North Carolina 10th District election

102,768 votes (59.30%)

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2000: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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2000 United States House of Representatives North Carolina 10th District election

164,182 votes (68.22%)

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1998: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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1998 United States House of Representatives North Carolina 10th District election

118,541 votes (85.58%)

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1996: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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1996 United States House of Representatives North Carolina 10th District election

158,585 votes (69.99%)

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1994: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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North Carolina House of Representatives 10th District

71.50% of vote

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1992: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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North Carolina House of Representatives 10th District

63.40% of vote

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1990: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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North Carolina House of Representatives 10th District

61.80% of vote

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1988: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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North Carolina House of Representatives 10th District

61.00% of vote

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1986: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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North Carolina House of Representatives 10th District

57.50% of vote

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