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District Profile: Many Americans bring a little bit of western N.C. home with them each winter: The Fraser fir trees that grow in the mountains are America’s favorite Christmas trees.
2004 Results: Charles Taylor (R) defeated Patsy Keever (D) by 55-45%
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Elected in 1990; seeking ninth term; Taylor was nominated with 82% in a two-way primary.
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• Official Web site
- Born: Jan. 23, 1941
- Family: married (Elizabeth)
- Education: Wake Forest University, B.A. 1963, J.D. 1966
Professional: Tree farmer - Elected office: U.S. House since 1991.
- Military: None
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HEATH SHULER (D)
Shuler, a Realtor, was nominated with 75% in a two-way primary.
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• DCCC profile
- Born: Dec. 31, 1971
- Family: Married (Nikol)
- Education: University of Tennessee, B.A.
- Professional: Real estate, NFL quarterback
- Elected office: None
- Military: None