| Office | District | Status |
| U.S. Senator | U.S. Senate | Candidate |
| Party | In Office Since | Term Ends |
| Democrat | ||
| Level of Government | ||
| Date of Birth | Birthplace | Now Lives In |
| March 23, 1955 | Camden, NJ | Moncure, NC |
Synopsis | Howard Staley is aiming high in his first try. The Moncure podiatrist has never run for office before, but he filed in 2008 for the Democratic nomination for the U.S. Senate seat held by Elizabeth Dole. A native of New Jersey, he has lived in North Carolina since 1981. |
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Marital Status
Married
Spouse
Helene
Children
Zachary, Nicholas and Benjamin
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Howard Staley is a candidate for U.S. Senate.
Early Life and Education
Howard Anthony Staley was born on March 23, 1955, in Camden, N.J. He was born to Milton and Marie Staley.
Milton was a pipe fitter. Marie was a homekeeper.
Staley attended Moorestown High School in Moorestown, N.J. He graduated in 1973.
Following graduation he attended Rutgers University, where he graduated in 1977 with a degree in chemistry.
Staley then went to Pennsylvania College of Podiatric Medicine, now known as the Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine. He graduated in 1981 with a doctor of podiatric medicine.
Professional Career
After graduation Staley moved to Moncure, N.C., and began his own practice, Howard A. Staley, DPM, where he currently works.
Political Career
In 2008, he filed in the Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate seat held by Elizabeth Dole.
He faces state Sen. Kay Hagan, Chapel Hill investment banker Jim Neal, Lexington trucker Duskin Lassiter and Lumberton attorney Marcus Williams.
| Podiatrist Howard A. Staley, DPM |
Staley is a member of the N.C. Foot and Ankle Society.
| bachelor's degree Rutgers University Graduated: 1977 |
doctor of podiatric medicine Pennsylvania College of Podiatric Medicine Graduated: 1981 |