Angie Craig
Angie Craig | |
|---|---|
| Democratic Party nominee for U.S. House of Representatives from Minnesota's 2nd district | |
| Election date November 6, 2018 | |
| Opponent(s) | Jason Lewis |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Democratic Party |
| Spouse(s) | Cheryl Greene |
| Children | 4 |
| Website | http://www.angiecraig.com/ |
Angela Craig is an American health care executive and politician from the state of Minnesota. She is the Democratic Party nominee for the U.S. House of Representatives for Minnesota's 2nd congressional district in the 2018 elections.
Craig is a native of Arkansas.[1] She earned a bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Memphis.[2] After college, she interned at The Commercial Appeal and became a full-time reporter.[3] She moved to London, Minnesota,[1][4] and worked at St. Jude Medical in human resources and communications from 2005 through 2017.[5][6][7]
In the 2016 elections, Craig ran for the United States House of Representatives in Minnesota's 2nd congressional district.[8] She announced her candidacy before Republican incumbent John Kline announced his retirement.[9] She faced no opposition in the Democratic primary. In the general election, she faced former conservative talk show host Jason Lewis.[8] She lost by less than 7,000 votes. In 2018, she is seeking a rematch with Lewis.[5]
Craig lives in Eagan, Minnesota.[5] She and her wife, Cheryl Greene, have four children.[10]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Montgomery, David (October 7, 2016). "Angie Craig: Adoption struggle shaped 2nd District candidate". Twincities.com. Retrieved October 19, 2018.
- ↑ "News". Hastings Star Gazette. Archived from the original on November 8, 2018. Retrieved October 19, 2018.
- ↑ Renzetti, Jackie (July 25, 2018). "Voter guide: Angie Craig talks key issues". Hastings Star Gazette. Archived from the original on October 18, 2018. Retrieved October 19, 2018.
- ↑ Gessner, John (September 22, 2016). "Eagan resident Angie Craig looks to Washington | Local News". hometownsource.com. Retrieved October 19, 2018.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Renzetti, Jackie (July 25, 2018). "Voter guide: Angie Craig talks key issues". Hastings Star Gazette. Archived from the original on October 18, 2018. Retrieved October 19, 2018.
- ↑ June 4, 2015. "Angie Craig officially announces run against Rep. Kline". MinnPost. Retrieved October 19, 2018.
- ↑ "Second District race: What it would mean to elect a former medical device executive to Congress". MinnPost. January 26, 2016. Retrieved October 19, 2018.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Rao, Maya (August 27, 2018). "In rematch with Jason Lewis, Angie Craig seeks stronger connection with voters". StarTribune.com. Retrieved October 19, 2018.
- ↑ Cite error: Invalid
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