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Mel Watt

Office District Status
U.S. Representative U.S. House 12 Incumbent
Party In Office Since Term Ends
Democrat 1992 2010
Level of Government  
Congress  
Date of Birth Birthplace Now Lives In
August 26, 1945 Mecklenburg County, NC Charlotte, NC

Synopsis

Watt grew up in a house with no running water or electricity and became one of the first black students at UNC-Chapel Hill. He was campaign manager for Harvey Gantt in several races and served in the N.C. Senate from 1985 to 1986. In 1992, he was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in the then newly created 12th Congressional District, which includes urban areas from Greensboro to Charlotte along Interstate 85. In 2004, he helped preserve funding for the Hope VI housing program. In 2005 and 2006, he chaired the Congressional Black Caucus.

Trivia

He has been starting pitcher for the Democratic Congressional baseball team since 1995.

Endorsements

Biography

Marital Status
Married
Spouse
Eulada
Children
Sons, Brian and Jason
Biography to come.

Occupation

Attorney







Community Involvement:
Not specified.

Contact Info

U.S. House
2236 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515-3312
202-225-1510
Charlotte Office
1230 W. Morehead St., Suite 306, Charlotte, N.C. 28208-5214
704-344-9950
Greensboro Office
301 S. Greene St., Suite 210, Greensboro, N.C. 27401-2615
336-275-9950

Education

bachelor of science
UNC-Chapel Hill
Graduated: 1967
juris doctorate
Yale University
Graduated: 1970


Military

Not specified.
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