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Pittenger won the general election on November 6, defeating Democratic Mecklenburg County Commission Chairwoman Jennifer Roberts 52%-47%.<ref>http://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=740216</ref><ref></ref> While Pittenger lost the district's share of Mecklenburg County (47%), he ran up huge margins in the ] (63%) and ] (64%) portions of the district. Still, it was the closest that a Republican had come to losing this district since 1986. He took office in January 2013. Pittenger won the general election on November 6, defeating Democratic Mecklenburg County Commission Chairwoman Jennifer Roberts 52%-47%.<ref>http://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=740216</ref><ref></ref> While Pittenger lost the district's share of Mecklenburg County (47%), he ran up huge margins in the ] (63%) and ] (64%) portions of the district. Still, it was the closest that a Republican had come to losing this district since 1986. He took office in January 2013.


===Legislation=== ===Tenure===
On December 2, 2013, Pittenger introduced the ], which became {{USPL|113|104}}.<ref name=3627allactions>{{cite web|title=H.R. 3627 - All Actions|url=http://beta.congress.gov/bill/113th-congress/house-bill/3627/actions|publisher=United States Congress|accessdate=23 May 2014}}</ref> The law broadens the coverage of current laws that address domestic assaults by certain repeat offenders.<ref name=cbo3627>{{cite web|title=CBO - H.R. 3627|url=http://cbo.gov/publication/44948|publisher=Congressional Budget Office|accessdate=23 May 2014}}</ref> The law also requires the ] to write a report on ] prevention laws in all U.S. states and territories, "with a particular focus on penalties for cases of severe child abuse."<ref name=PRpittenger1>{{cite web|title=Kilah's Law|url=http://pittenger.house.gov/KilahsLaw|publisher=House Office of Congressman Pittenger|accessdate=23 May 2014}}</ref> Pittenger said that the bill "will strengthen laws and help prevent child abuse," noting that "it is sickening to realize that we need such laws."<ref name="PRpittenger1"/> After the bill's passage, Pittenger called it "a victory on behalf of children," but said that "no happy, bright, little girl should ever become the face of child abuse legislation."<ref name=WBTVmay20>{{cite news|title=President signs Kilah Davenport Child Protection Act into law|url=http://www.wbtv.com/story/25567793/president-signs-kilah-davenport-child-protection-act-into-law|accessdate=23 May 2014|newspaper=WBTV|date=20 May 2014}}</ref> On December 2, 2013, Pittenger introduced the ], which became {{USPL|113|104}}.<ref name=3627allactions>{{cite web|title=H.R. 3627 - All Actions|url=http://beta.congress.gov/bill/113th-congress/house-bill/3627/actions|publisher=United States Congress|accessdate=23 May 2014}}</ref> The law broadens the coverage of current laws that address domestic assaults by certain repeat offenders.<ref name=cbo3627>{{cite web|title=CBO - H.R. 3627|url=http://cbo.gov/publication/44948|publisher=Congressional Budget Office|accessdate=23 May 2014}}</ref> The law also requires the ] to write a report on ] prevention laws in all U.S. states and territories, "with a particular focus on penalties for cases of severe child abuse."<ref name=PRpittenger1>{{cite web|title=Kilah's Law|url=http://pittenger.house.gov/KilahsLaw|publisher=House Office of Congressman Pittenger|accessdate=23 May 2014}}</ref> Pittenger said that the bill "will strengthen laws and help prevent child abuse," noting that "it is sickening to realize that we need such laws."<ref name="PRpittenger1"/> After the bill's passage, Pittenger called it "a victory on behalf of children," but said that "no happy, bright, little girl should ever become the face of child abuse legislation."<ref name=WBTVmay20>{{cite news|title=President signs Kilah Davenport Child Protection Act into law|url=http://www.wbtv.com/story/25567793/president-signs-kilah-davenport-child-protection-act-into-law|accessdate=23 May 2014|newspaper=WBTV|date=20 May 2014}}</ref>


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Robert Pittenger
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from North Carolina's 9th district
Incumbent
Assumed office
January 3, 2013
Preceded bySue Myrick
Member of the North Carolina State Senate
from the 39th district
In office
January 1, 2005 – May 27, 2008
Preceded byRobert A. Rucho
Succeeded byRobert A. Rucho
Member of the North Carolina State Senate
from the 40th district
In office
January 1, 2003 – January 1, 2005
Preceded byDaniel G. Clodfelter
Succeeded byMalcolm Graham
Personal details
Born (1948-08-15) August 15, 1948 (age 76)
Dallas, Texas
Political partyRepublican
ResidenceCharlotte, North Carolina
Alma materUniversity of Texas
WebsiteRepresentative Robert Pittenger

Robert Pittenger (born August 15, 1948) is an American politician who has been the U.S. Representative for North Carolina's 9th congressional district since 2013. The district includes several outer portions of Charlotte, as well as many of that city's northern and eastern suburbs. He is a member of the Republican Party.

Early life, education, and business career

Pittenger was born in Texas and attended the University of Texas. After graduating he worked for Campus Crusade for Christ before moving to Charlotte in 1985 and becoming a real estate investor.

North Carolina Senate (2003-2007)

Elections

After redistricting, Pittenger decided to run for the 40th senate district of the North Carolina General Assembly in 2002. He defeated Democratic State Senator Fountain Odom 55%-43%. In 2004, he decided to run for the 39th senate district and defeated Libertarian nominee Andy Grum 89%-11%. In 2006, he won re-election to a third term unopposed.

Tenure

He represented the state's 39th Senate district, which included portions of southeastern Mecklenburg County. Robert was a lead sponsor of Right To Life legislation and the North Carolina marriage amendment.

In May 2004, he proposed big tax cuts like bringing the state's corporate tax from 6.9% to 4.9% and the income tax rate for the state's top earners from 8.25% to 7.5%. He proposed over $1.5 billion in spending cuts, including the elimination of waste, fraud, and abuse in Medicaid.

In February 2005, he proposed a medical malpractice bill that would cap non-economic damages at $250,000 for physicians, hospitals, and long-term care facilities.

In 2006, Pittenger sent a book called "The Skeptical Environmentalist," to his senate colleagues. He denied global warming.

Committee assignments

  • Appropriations/Base Budget
  • Commerce
  • Finance
  • Insurance and Civil Justice Reform
  • Pensions & Retirement and Aging
  • Rules and Operation

2008 gubernatorial election

See also: North Carolina lieutenant governor election, 2008 and North Carolina gubernatorial election, 2008

Pittenger won the Republican primary on May 6, 2008 to become his party's nominee for Lieutenant Governor of North Carolina with 59% of the vote, defeating three other candidates. On May 27, 2008, he resigned from the Senate to focus on his campaign. He lost the general election to fellow State Senator Walter H. Dalton 51%-46%.

U.S. House of Representatives (2013-Present)

2012 election

Main article: United States House of Representatives elections in North Carolina, 2012 § District 9

After Sue Myrick announced her retirement as the Representative of North Carolina's 9th congressional district in early 2012, Pittenger announced that he would run to replace her. He failed to win the primary outright on May 8, 2012, but ranked first with 32% of the vote in the eleven-candidate field. In the primary run-off election held on July 17, 2012, he defeated former Mecklenburg County Sheriff Jim Pendergraph 53%-47%.

Pittenger won the general election on November 6, defeating Democratic Mecklenburg County Commission Chairwoman Jennifer Roberts 52%-47%. While Pittenger lost the district's share of Mecklenburg County (47%), he ran up huge margins in the Union (63%) and Iredell (64%) portions of the district. Still, it was the closest that a Republican had come to losing this district since 1986. He took office in January 2013.

Tenure

On December 2, 2013, Pittenger introduced the Kilah Davenport Child Protection Act of 2013, which became Pub. L. 113–104 (text) (PDF). The law broadens the coverage of current laws that address domestic assaults by certain repeat offenders. The law also requires the United States Department of Justice to write a report on child abuse prevention laws in all U.S. states and territories, "with a particular focus on penalties for cases of severe child abuse." Pittenger said that the bill "will strengthen laws and help prevent child abuse," noting that "it is sickening to realize that we need such laws." After the bill's passage, Pittenger called it "a victory on behalf of children," but said that "no happy, bright, little girl should ever become the face of child abuse legislation."

Committee assignments

Personal life

Pittenger lives in south Charlotte with his wife, Suzanne. A former longtime member of Central Church of God, he now attends another large evangelical church in Charlotte, Forest Hill Church.

Pittenger's father-in-law was Cy Bahakel, a former state senator and longtime owner of WCCB in Charlotte.

References

  1. ^ "Biography". Office of Congressman Robert Pittenger. Retrieved 18 January 2013.
  2. http://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=24125
  3. http://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=84971
  4. http://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=287550
  5. ^ "About Robert Pittenger". robertpittenger.com (campaign site). Retrieved 2013-11-05.
  6. "House Supports Business Incentives, Legislators Give Preliminary OK to $20 Million for N.C. Fund". Charlotte Observer. May 21, 2004. p. B1 Metro. Retrieved 2013-11-05.
  7. "Medical malpractice bill introduced in General Assembly". Triad Business Journal. Feb 2, 2005. Retrieved 2013-11-05.
  8. "On Climate, Pittenger Turns Contrarian, State Senator Disputes Global Warming Claims". Charlotte Observer. May 14, 2006. p. B1 Metro. Retrieved 2013-11-05.
  9. "We Aren't Changing Climate, Let's Avoid Snap Judgements and Wishful Thinking on Warming Trend". Charlotte Observer. February 5, 2006. p. 24A. Retrieved 2013-11-05.
  10. "Green Moves Could Create New Jobs". digtriad.com. WFMY-TV. Oct 24, 2007. Retrieved 2013-11-05.
  11. http://www.ncleg.net/DocumentSites/SenateDocuments/2005-2006%20Session/2005%20Senate%20Committees%20by%20Member.pdf
  12. http://www.ncleg.net/DocumentSites/SenateDocuments/2003-2004%20Session/2003%20Senate%20Committees%20by%20Member.pdf
  13. http://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=415029
  14. "Charlotte candidate announces run". Under The Dome (blog). Charlotte News & Observer. January 10, 2008. Retrieved 2013-11-05.
  15. "And the winners are..." Under The Dome (blog). Charlotte News & Observer. May 7, 2008. Retrieved 2013-11-05.
  16. "Pittenger resigns from Senate". Under The Dome (blog). Charlotte News & Observer. May 27, 2008. Retrieved 2013-11-05.
  17. http://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=426463
  18. News & Observer: Robert Pittenger preparing to enter congressional race
  19. http://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=751734
  20. http://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=771271
  21. Morrill, Jim; Funk, Tim (2012-07-18). "Pittenger wins bitter race in 9th, will face Roberts". Charlotte Observer. Charlotte, North Carolina: The McClatchy Company: Page 1. Retrieved 2012-07-18.
  22. http://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=740216
  23. NC State Board of Elections
  24. "H.R. 3627 - All Actions". United States Congress. Retrieved 23 May 2014.
  25. "CBO - H.R. 3627". Congressional Budget Office. Retrieved 23 May 2014.
  26. ^ "Kilah's Law". House Office of Congressman Pittenger. Retrieved 23 May 2014.
  27. "President signs Kilah Davenport Child Protection Act into law". WBTV. 20 May 2014. Retrieved 23 May 2014.

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