Linda Ketner

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Linda Ketner is the Democratic nominee for the 1st Congressional District of South Carolina

Linda Ketner is the Democratic nominee in the 2008 congressional elections for the 1st Congressional District (map) of South Carolina. She won primary elections which took place on June 10, 2008. [1]

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Positions, record and controversies

Bio

In 1980, Linda formed KSI Corporation, a firm specializing in leadership and management development. Prior to KSI, Linda was an executive with SmithKline Corporation and the Center for Creative Leadership; the Director of Organization Development for Food Lion, Inc. (the company founded by her father); and a public high school teacher. She has been an adjunct professor at the College of Charleston, in the Sociology and Women's Studies programs teaching Complex Organizations and Leadership. [1]


2008 elections

Ketner won primary elections which took place on June 10, 2008. [1]

Money in politics

This section contains links to – and feeds from – money in politics databases. For specific controversies, see this article's record and controversies section.

Campaign contributions

The following is drawn from government records of campaign contributions to Linda Ketner. Campaign contributions are one of the most direct conduits for influencing members of Congress. How to use this information.

Top Contributors to during the 2008 Election Cycle
DonorAmount (US Dollars)
ActBlue$ 15,646
Intl Brotherhood of Electrical Workers$ 10,500
Medical University of South Carolina$ 10,350
Merrill Lynch$ 10,200
Richardson, Patrick et al$ 9,200
EMILY's List$ 8,442
College of Charleston$ 8,361
SPS Studios$ 6,900
Replacements Ltd$ 5,600
At Goal Inc$ 5,500
Source: The Center for Responsive Politics' www.OpenSecrets.org site.
Note: Contributions are not from the organizations themselves, but are rather from
the organization's PAC, employees or owners. Totals include subsidiaries and affiliates.

Committees and affiliations

Committees

Ketner will be assigned committees if and when she is elected to Congress.

Affiliations

More background data

Contact

Ketner for Congress
Post Office Box 277
Charleston, SC 29402
843-937-4901

Email: info@lindaketner.com

Articles and resources

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