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Jonathan Elrod is the Republican candidate in the 2008 congressional elections for the 7th Congressional District (map) of Indiana. On May 6, 2008 Elrod won the Republican primary.[1] He was challenging incumbent Rep. Andre Carson in the November election, but in June decided to withdraw from the race to focus on a return to the state legislature.[2]
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Positions, record and controversies
Bio
2008 elections
On March 11, 2008, Elrod was defeated in a special election by Andre Carson to fill the remainder of Julia Carson's term.[3] On May 6, 2008 Elrod won the Republican primary[4] and Carson won the Democratic primary[5], setting up a rematch between the two candidates in the November election. However, Elrod withdrew from the race in June.[2]
Money in politics
Committees and affiliations
Committees
Affiliations
More background data
Contact
Elrod for Congress
425 Orange Street
Indianapolis, IN 46225
Articles and resources
See also
References
- ↑ AP "Indiana-Summary Vote Results" The Courier Journal, May 7, 2008
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Brendan O'Shaughnessy, "Elrod looks to return to seat in Statehouse," The Indianapolis Star, June 18, 2008
- ↑ Charles Wilson, AP "Late Ind. Rep.’s Grandson Wins Election" The Las Vegas Sun, March 12, 2008, Accessed March 12, 2008
- ↑ AP "Indiana-Summary Vote Results" The Courier Journal, May 7, 2008
- ↑ AP and Tribune Reports, " Hill, 4 other Indiana congressmen win primary victories" The Tribune (Seymour, Indiana), May 6, 2008
