WCDP Election Central – Candidate Information
Candidate Statement:
A lifelong North Carolinian, Daniel T. Blue, Jr. was born in Lumberton to Daniel T. Blue, Sr. and Allene Morris Blue. Growing up in his parent's four-room farmhouse in Robeson County, Dan quickly learned that the values of hard work, faith, and education were the keys to a successful future - lessons learned from his parents, his teachers and his community. Never losing sight of those values, Dan has worked hard his entire life to help provide North Carolinians with the same opportunities to succeed.
First elected to the North Carolina House of Representatives in 1980, Dan has spent his entire career in public office fighting for the interests of working families: investing in our public schools; creating new jobs and economic growth; protecting our environment; supporting access to quality, affordable healthcare; and ensuring senior citizens have the services they need to age with dignity.
In 1991, Dan was elected Speaker of the House, where he cut millions of dollars in wasteful government spending, creating the climate for the state's unprecedented economic growth in the 1990s. In addition to serving as Speaker of the House, Dan has served as Chairman of the Judiciary and Appropriations committees. He served three terms as President of the National Conference of State Legislatures and served on the executive committee of the Southern Legislative Conference.
Senator Blue resides in Raleigh with his wife, Edna. They have three adult children and se
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Growing up in a four-room farmhouse in Robeson County, I quickly learned that the values of hard work, faith, and education were the keys to a successful future - lessons learned from my parents, teachers and my community. I've never lost sight of those values, and that's why I fight every day to help provide North Carolinians with the same opportunities to succeed.