B.J. Lawson
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| B.J. Lawson (R-NC) | |
| Born | William T. Lawson, Jr. March 30, 1974 Plantation, Florida |
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| Residence | Cary, North Carolina |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | Duke University, Duke Medical School |
| Occupation | Entrepreneur, Chief Software Architect |
| Known for | Software company, congressional campaign |
| Political party | Republican |
| Religious beliefs | Christian |
| Spouse | JoLynn Lawson |
| Website http://www.lawsonforcongress.com |
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William "B.J." Lawson (born March 30, 1974) is the Republican Party nominee for United States House of Representatives in North Carolina's 4th congressional district (seat currently held by David Price). He defeated Augustus Cho in the primary election on May 6, 2008, 70.5% to 29.4%.[1]
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[edit] Background
Born in Florida, Lawson attended Lakeland Senior High School in Lakeland, Florida, where he was president of the student council.[2] He moved to North Carolina in 1992,[2] where he graduated from Duke University with a degree in biomedical and electrical engineering and from Duke Medical School as a neurosurgeon.[2]
A year into his medical residency at Duke in neurosurgery, Lawson left to start a software company, MercuryMD, which focused on providing easier ways for physicians to access patient records through PDAs.[2][3] Lawson served as the chief software architect for MercuryMD, which grew to serve 200 hospitals and have 70 employees.[4] He later sold the company.
[edit] Campaign
During the campaign for the GOP 4th District nomination, Lawson has spoken about the higher cost of food and the overspending of the federal government.[5] He was endorsed by the Republicans' previous opponent against Price, 2006 nominee Col. Steve Acuff,[6] as well as the GOP's 1998 Price opponent, Thomas Roberg.[2]
Lawson has also spoken in opposition to the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility proposed to be located in Butner, North Carolina.[7] Lawson states that various rare diseases, such as foot and mouth disease, classical swine fever, and Contagious bovine pleuropneumonia, will be studied at the laboratory and could pose hazards for North Carolina citizens located near the facility. He has said that his general election opponent David Price is lobbying the federal government for the facility to be located in Butner.[8]
[edit] Endorsements
On April 28th, Ron Paul sent a letter to his mailing list endorsing Lawson in the 4th's Republican primary.
[edit] References
- ^ "North Carolina State Board of Elections", Clarity Elections, 2008-05-06. Retrieved on 2008-05-17.
- ^ a b c d e "B.J. Lawson", 'Raleigh News and Observer', 2008-03-11. Retrieved on 2008-04-29.
- ^ "Two Republicans compete to unseat Price", The Daily Tarheel, 2008-04-25. Retrieved on 2008-04-29.
- ^ "Engineering and Entrepreneurship: From Idea to Product to Company", Duke University Master of Engineering Management Program Seminar Series, 2008-01-26. Retrieved on 2008-04-29.
- ^ Schultz, Mark. "Candidate hammers at rising food costs: GOP hopeful uses West Franklin Street restaurant to drive home economic point", 'Chapel Hill News', 2008-04-06. Retrieved on 2008-04-29.
- ^ "Endorsed by Col. Steve Acuff", Lawson for Congress blog, 2007-03-07. Retrieved on 2008-04-29.
- ^ Wise, Jim. "Republican in Durham to oppose Butner lab", 'News and Observer Bull's Eye blog, 2008-04-18. Retrieved on 2008-05-17.
- ^ Lawson, BJ (2008-02-19). Just Say No to NBAF. 'Lawson for Congress campaign blog'. Retrieved on 2008-05-17.
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