Michele Rollins
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Michele Rollins was a candidate for the Republican Party
nomination for the United States House of Representatives election in 2010, in Delaware's At-large congressional district
, a race she narrowly lost to Glen Urquhart
The seat was vacated by Mike Castle, who announced his retirement from the House to pursue his unsuccessful run for Vice President
Joe Biden
's former Senate seat.
Rollins held the Miss District of Columbia USA 1963 title and placed first runner-up to Marite Ozers in the Miss USA
1963 pageant held on 19 July. Her sister Marsha competed in the same pageant as Miss Maryland USA
. In September she won the Miss World USA title representing New York. On November 7 she represented the United States in the Miss World 1963
pageant in London
and placed in the top fiffteen semi finials.
Republican Party (United States)
The Republican Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Democratic Party. Founded by anti-slavery expansion activists in 1854, it is often called the GOP . The party's platform generally reflects American conservatism in the U.S...
nomination for the United States House of Representatives election in 2010, in Delaware's At-large congressional district
Delaware's At-large congressional district
Delaware's At-large congressional district is a congressional district that includes the entire U.S. state of Delaware.It is currently represented by Democrat John C. Carney, Jr., the former Lieutenant Governor of Delaware.-Voting:-History:...
, a race she narrowly lost to Glen Urquhart
Glen Urquhart (Republican politician)
Glen Urquhart was the Republican Party candidate for the United States House of Representatives election in 2010, in Delaware's At-large congressional district...
The seat was vacated by Mike Castle, who announced his retirement from the House to pursue his unsuccessful run for Vice President
Vice President of the United States
The Vice President of the United States is the holder of a public office created by the United States Constitution. The Vice President, together with the President of the United States, is indirectly elected by the people, through the Electoral College, to a four-year term...
Joe Biden
Joe Biden
Joseph Robinette "Joe" Biden, Jr. is the 47th and current Vice President of the United States, serving under President Barack Obama...
's former Senate seat.
Rollins held the Miss District of Columbia USA 1963 title and placed first runner-up to Marite Ozers in the Miss USA
Miss USA
The Miss USA beauty contest has been held annually since 1952 to select the United States entrant in the Miss Universe pageant. The Miss Universe Organization operates both pageants, as well as Miss Teen USA...
1963 pageant held on 19 July. Her sister Marsha competed in the same pageant as Miss Maryland USA
Miss Maryland USA
The Miss Maryland USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state Maryland in the Miss USA pageant. The pageant is directed by D&D Investments....
. In September she won the Miss World USA title representing New York. On November 7 she represented the United States in the Miss World 1963
Miss World 1963
Miss World 1963, the 13th Miss World pageant, was won by Carole Crawford of Jamaica. It took place on November 7, 1963 at the Lyceum Theatre in London, UK.-Results:-Contestants:*' - Diana Sarti*' - Sonja Russ*' - Irène Godin...
pageant in London
London
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and placed in the top fiffteen semi finials.
External links
- Campaign Website
- Campaign contributions at OpenSecrets.org