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TY COBB

Republican

Current office: None.

Birthdate: June 23, 1940.

Birthplace: Duncan, Okla.

Lives in: Rowan County.

Spouse: Beverly York Cobb.

Education: Graduated in 1962 from the U.S. Military Academy with a bachelor of science in Military Engineering.

Occupation: Retired.

Online: www.tycobbforcongress.com

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

• Served 21 years in the U.S. Army; retired as lieutenant colonel in 1983.
• On his 50th birthday, ran 50 kilometers (31 miles) and raised $7,400 for cancer research.

ON THE ISSUES

Does not list positions on issues on his website.

TRIVIA

Serves as volunteer lifeguard at the Salisbury municipal pool.

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MEL WATT (i)

Democrat

Current office: U.S. House member.

Birthdate: Aug. 26, 1945.

Birthplace: Mecklenburg County.

Lives in: Charlotte.

Spouse: Eulada Paysour Watt.

Education: Bachelor of arts, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; law degree, Yale University.

Occupation: Member of Congress, lawyer.

Political career: N.C. Senate, 1985-86. Elected to Congress in 1992.

Online: www.wattforcongress.com

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Manager for Harvey Gantt's campaigns for Charlotte City Council, Mayor and U.S. Senate. ... President of the Mecklenburg County Bar.

ON THE ISSUES

• Voted against Iraq war resolution. Favors withdrawal as soon as possible.
• Favors some kind of universal health-care coverage plan.

TRIVIA

Has served as chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus. ... Has been the pitcher in the annual congressional baseball game.

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