Bev Perdue
North Carolina | Next Election: 2012Summary
Beverly “Bev” Perdue is the 73rd governor of North Carolina, elected to her first term in 2008. She is the first female governor of the state and previously served as lieutenant governor. Her service as governor follows a distinguished tenure in public service focused on creating 21st century jobs, fighting for world-class public schools, and improving public health. Governor Perdue is committed to job creation in growth sectors such as defense and clean energy technology, transforming public education, and improving healthcare and lowering health costs.
Date of Birth: January 14, 1947
Family: husband Bob Eaves
Previous Offices Held: Lieutenant Governor, North Carolina Senate, North Carolina House of Representatives
Percent of Vote Won in Previous Election: 50.27%
Accomplishments:
- Has already expanded health care coverage to thousands of North Carolina's children with the goal of universal coverage for children
- Under her leadership, several corporations have expanded in or relocated to North Carolina, creating jobs for North Carolinians during the downturn.
