Lynda Bennett
| Lynda Bennett | |
| Political party | Republican |
|---|---|
| Alma mater | University of New Hampshire |
| Occupation | Businesswoman, realtor |
| Religion | Christian |
Lynda Bennett is a businesswoman and conservative Republican who ran for United States House of Representatives from North Carolina's 11th district to succeed Mark Meadows, who resigned to become the White House Chief of Staff to Donald Trump.
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2020 U.S. House election in North Carolina's 11th district
Bennett announced in December 2019 her run for U.S. House of Representatives to succeed House Freedom Caucus member Mark Meadows after the latter announced that he wouldn't run for re-election.[1] She was endorsed by Meadows himself,[2] the House Freedom Fund,[3] the Senate Conservatives Fund,[4] and the Susan B. Anthony List.[5]
Republican primary
In the Republican primary held on March 3, 2020, Bennett managed to garner a plurality of the votes cast at 22.7%,[6] but as no candidate won a majority, a runoff election was held on June 23, 2020 between her and Madison Cawthorn, who finished second place. She ultimately lost the runoff election to Cawthorn in a landslide margin.[7]
See also
- Michelle Fischbach, running for Minnesota's 7th district
References
- ↑ Haywood Republican Lynda Bennett announces run for Meadows' vacated seat in 2020
- ↑ Mark Meadows backs only woman in crowded race to replace him
- ↑ House Freedom Fund - Candidates
- ↑ SCF - Three New Endorsements
- ↑ SBA List Candidate Fund Endorses Lynda Bennett for Congress in NC-11
- ↑ North Carolina Primary Election Results: 11th House District
- ↑ North Carolina Republican Primary Election Runoff Election Results: 11th District
