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 liberal arts degree from Amherst College and served in the U.S. Naval Air Corps during World War II. He began his career in public service on the Catawba County Board of Commissioners, progressing to the North Carolina House of Representatives and Senate. Ballenger founded and chaired Plastic Packaging, Inc., before dedicating nearly two decades to representing North Carolina's 10th congressional district. He also established the Ballenger Foundation and was instrumental in educational and healthcare initiatives.

Political Ideas

Cass Ballenger's political career reveals a unique blend of regional economic advocacy and environmental stewardship, often aligning with unexpected ideological partners. His legislative efforts to reform OSHA and safeguard healthcare workers hint at a nuanced approach to labor issues, balancing industry needs with worker safety. Ballenger's designation of Wilson Creek as a Wild and Scenic River and his work to protect scenic vistas showcase a surprising commitment to environmental causes, juxtaposed against his economic reforms. His rhetorical style likely emphasizes the interconnectedness of local economic health and environmental sustainability, creating an intriguing tension in his policy positions.

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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