Elizabeth Dole

Elizabeth Hanford "Liddy" Dole (born July 29, 1936) was elected to the United States Senate in 2002 to represent North Carolina for a term ending in 2009. She is a Republican. She is also the chair of the National Republican Senatorial Committee.

Election to the U.S. Senate

In 2002 she sought election to the Senate from North Carolina. She defeated her Democratic opponent Erskine Bowles, a former chief of staff to Bill Clinton. The Republican nomination for the seat was made available by the retirement of Jesse Helms.

Related Topics:
Democratic - Erskine Bowles - Chief of staff - Bill Clinton - Jesse Helms

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In November of 2004, following Republican gains in the United States Senate, Dole became chair of the National Republican Senatorial Committee, placing her in the top Republican Senate leadership. She narrowly edged out Senator Norm Coleman for the post. She is seen as a possible Vice Presidential nominee for the GOP in 2008.

Related Topics:
Chair - National Republican Senatorial Committee - Norm Coleman - Vice Presidential - 2008

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