Kathy Manning

Kathy Manning
Kathy Manning
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives; from North Carolina's 6th district
	Incumbent
	Assumed office ; January 3, 2021
Preceded by	Mark Walker
Personal details
Born	December 3, 1956 (age 65); Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Spouse(s)	Randall Kaplan
Children	3
Education	Harvard University (AB); University of Michigan (JD)
Website	House website

Kathy Ellen Manning (born December 3, 1956) is an American lawyer and politician from North Carolina. She is the U.S. representative from North Carolina's 6th congressional district. The district is in the heart of the Piedmont Triad and includes Greensboro and most of Winston-Salem. She was the nominee for North Carolina's 13th congressional district in the 2018 election, and ran for and won the neighboring 6th in the 2020 election after court-ordered redistricting.

Early life and education[]

Manning was born to a Jewish family in Detroit, Michigan, on December 3, 1956.^[1]^[2] Her father worked for the Ford Motor Company for 40 years, and her mother was a public school teacher. Manning attended Harvard University, where she sang a cappella with the Radcliffe Pitches.^[3]^[4] She also attended the University of Michigan Law School, earning a Juris Doctor.^[5]

Early career[]

After graduating from college, Manning moved to Greensboro, her husband's hometown, in 1987. She was the first woman to serve as board chair of the Jewish Federations of North America,^[6] from 2009 to 2012.^[7] She also was the founding board chair of .^[8]

U.S. House of Representatives[]

Elections[]

2018

In 2018, Manning ran against Republican incumbent Ted Budd for the United States House of Representatives in North Carolina's 13th congressional district.^[9] At the time, the district stretched from southwestern Greensboro to the northern exurbs of Charlotte. On paper, the district tilted Republican; Donald Trump had carried the district two years earlier with 53% of the vote. She lost to Budd, 51%–45%.

2020

After a court-ordered redistricting in 2019, Manning's home in Greensboro was drawn into the neighboring 6th District, represented by three-term Republican Mark Walker. The new 6th included all of Guilford County and swept west to grab the more Democratic areas of neighboring Forsyth County, including almost all of Winston-Salem.^[10] The old 6th included eastern Greensboro, as well as much of the eastern Triad and some outer suburbs of the Triangle.

On December 2, 2019, hours before the new map was issued, Manning announced she would run in the 6th.^[11] The new district was significantly more compact and Democratic than its predecessor. Had it existed in 2016, Hillary Clinton would have won it with over 59% of the vote^[12]–a near-mirror image of Trump's 56% in the old 6th.^[13] On paper, the new 6th was one of the most Democratic white-majority districts in the South.

With most observers believing the 6th was a likely Democratic pickup,^[14] Walker announced he would not run for a fourth term.^[15]

Manning won the Democratic primary, and in the general election, she defeated Republican nominee Lee Haywood with 62% of the vote. Upon her swearing-in on January 3, 2021,^[16] she became the first Democrat to represent this district since 1985, and the first white Democrat to represent a Triad-based district since Steve Neal left office in 1995.

Manning has championed healthcare issues throughout her time in office, in part because she faced barriers with insurance coverage after her daughter was diagnosed with a chronic illness.^[17]

Tenure[]

Committee assignments[]

Committee on Foreign Affairs^[18]
- Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific, Central Asia and Nonproliferation
- Subcommittee on the Middle East, North Africa and Global Counterterrorism
Committee on Education and Labor^[19]
- Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary and Secondary Education
- Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Investment

Caucus memberships[]

New Democrat Coalition^[20]
Bipartisan Historically Black Colleges and Universities Caucus
Labor Caucus
Democratic Women's Working Group
Black Maternal Health Caucus
Women's Caucus
Pro-Choice Caucus
Equality Caucus^[18]

Personal life[]

Manning and her husband, Randall Kaplan, have three children.^[21]

Electoral history[]

North Carolina's 13th congressional district, 2018 Democratic primary results^[22]
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Kathy Manning	19,554	70.1
	Democratic	Adam Coker	8,324	29.9
Total votes			27,878	100.0

North Carolina's 13th congressional district, 2018^[23]
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Ted Budd (incumbent)	147,570	51.5
	Democratic	Kathy Manning	130,402	45.6
	Libertarian	Tom Bailey	5,513	1.9
	Green	Robert Corriher	2,831	1.0
Total votes			286,316	100.0
	Republican hold

North Carolina's 6th congressional district, 2020 Democratic primary results^[24]
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Kathy Manning	56,986	48.3
	Democratic	Rhonda Foxx	23,506	19.9
	Democratic	Bruce Davis	17,731	15.0
	Democratic	Derwin Montgomery	14,705	12.5
	Democratic	Ed Hanes	5,067	4.3
Total votes			117,995	100.0

North Carolina's 6th congressional district, 2020^[25]
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Kathy Manning	253,531	62.3
	Republican	Lee Haywood	153,598	37.7
Total votes			407,129	100.0
	Democratic gain from Republican

References[]

^ Gangitano, Alex (November 30, 2020). "Rep.-elect Kathy Manning (D-N.C.-06)". The Hill. Retrieved January 21, 2021.
^ Murphy, Brian (October 18, 2018). "Challenger turns health care fight personal in her congressional bid in NC". The News & Observer. Retrieved October 30, 2020.
^ "Crimson on Capitol Hill: 117th". 10 December 2020.
^ "Alumnae".
^ "About". 3 January 2021.
^ Fisher, Alyssa (May 9, 2018). "Meet North Carolina Democrat Kathy Manning – The Forward". Forward.com. Retrieved October 26, 2018.
^ "Kathy Manning brought Jews together. Can she do the same for Congress? | The Jewish Federations of North America". jewishfederations.org. Retrieved 2021-02-16.
^ "From the Board: My Story, Our Vision". Prizmah: Center for Jewish Day Schools. 2017-01-03. Retrieved 2021-02-16.
^ "Kathy Manning announces congressional candidacy as judges review redrawn district map".
^ New congressional map
^ Elise Manahan (December 2, 2019). "Kathy Manning announces congressional candidacy as judges review redrawn district map". News & Record.
^ Presidential results for reconfigured North Carolina districts via Daily Kos
^ Presidential results by congressional district for districts used in 2016, from Daily Kos
^ Gardner, Amy (November 15, 2019). "Democrats would likely gain two seats under new congressional map approved by North Carolina legislature". Retrieved December 5, 2020.
^ Murphy, Brian (December 16, 2019). "His House district was made a Democratic one. Here's what's next for Mark Walker". The Herald-Sun. Durham, North Carolina. Retrieved December 5, 2020.
^ "North Carolina Election Results: Sixth Congressional District". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2020-11-04.
^ Ellen Wexler (January 5, 2021). "Ms.Manning Goes to Washington". Moment Magazine.
^ ^a ^b "Committees and Caucuses | Representative Kathy Manning". manning.house.gov. 3 January 2021. Retrieved 2021-02-02.
^ "Pelosi Announces Additional Committee Assignments for 117th Congress". 18 December 2020.
^ "Members". New Democrat Coalition. Archived from the original on February 8, 2018. Retrieved 5 February 2018.
^ "Greensboro lawyer, fundraiser Kathy Manning to challenge U.S. Rep. Ted Budd | Elections". greensboro.com. December 6, 2017. Retrieved October 26, 2018.
^ "US HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES DISTRICT 13 - DEM (VOTE FOR 1)". NC State Board of Elections. Retrieved May 10, 2018.
^ "District 13, North Carolina State Board of Elections & Ethics Enforcement". North Carolina State Board of Elections & Ethics Enforcement. Retrieved November 10, 2018.
^ "03/03/2020 OFFICIAL LOCAL ELECTION RESULTS - STATEWIDE". er.ncsbe.gov. North Carolina Board of Elections. Retrieved 5 June 2020.
^ "State Composite Abstract Report - Contest.pdf" (PDF). North Carolina State Board of Elections. Retrieved November 24, 2020.

External links[]

Representative Kathy Manning official U.S. House website
Campaign website

Biography at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
Profile at Vote Smart
Financial information (federal office) at the Federal Election Commission
Legislation sponsored at the Library of Congress
Appearances on C-SPAN

U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by Mark Walker	Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from North Carolina's 6th congressional district 2021–present	Incumbent
U.S. order of precedence (ceremonial)
Preceded by Tracey Mann	United States representatives by seniority 406th	Succeeded by Lisa McClain

[1] Gangitano, Alex (November 30, 2020). "Rep.-elect Kathy Manning (D-N.C.-06)". The Hill. Retrieved January 21, 2021.

[2] Murphy, Brian (October 18, 2018). "Challenger turns health care fight personal in her congressional bid in NC". The News & Observer. Retrieved October 30, 2020.

[3] "Crimson on Capitol Hill: 117th". 10 December 2020.

[4] "Alumnae".

[5] "About". 3 January 2021.

[6] Fisher, Alyssa (May 9, 2018). "Meet North Carolina Democrat Kathy Manning – The Forward". Forward.com. Retrieved October 26, 2018.

[7] "Kathy Manning brought Jews together. Can she do the same for Congress? | The Jewish Federations of North America". jewishfederations.org. Retrieved 2021-02-16.

[8] "From the Board: My Story, Our Vision". Prizmah: Center for Jewish Day Schools. 2017-01-03. Retrieved 2021-02-16.

[9] "Kathy Manning announces congressional candidacy as judges review redrawn district map".

[10] New congressional map

[11] Elise Manahan (December 2, 2019). "Kathy Manning announces congressional candidacy as judges review redrawn district map". News & Record.

[12] Presidential results for reconfigured North Carolina districts via Daily Kos

[13] Presidential results by congressional district for districts used in 2016, from Daily Kos

[14] Gardner, Amy (November 15, 2019). "Democrats would likely gain two seats under new congressional map approved by North Carolina legislature". Retrieved December 5, 2020.

[15] Murphy, Brian (December 16, 2019). "His House district was made a Democratic one. Here's what's next for Mark Walker". The Herald-Sun. Durham, North Carolina. Retrieved December 5, 2020.

[16] "North Carolina Election Results: Sixth Congressional District". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2020-11-04.

[17] Ellen Wexler (January 5, 2021). "Ms.Manning Goes to Washington". Moment Magazine.

[:0-18] "Committees and Caucuses | Representative Kathy Manning". manning.house.gov. 3 January 2021. Retrieved 2021-02-02.

[19] "Pelosi Announces Additional Committee Assignments for 117th Congress". 18 December 2020.

[20] "Members". New Democrat Coalition. Archived from the original on February 8, 2018. Retrieved 5 February 2018.

[21] "Greensboro lawyer, fundraiser Kathy Manning to challenge U.S. Rep. Ted Budd | Elections". greensboro.com. December 6, 2017. Retrieved October 26, 2018.

[22] "US HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES DISTRICT 13 - DEM (VOTE FOR 1)". NC State Board of Elections. Retrieved May 10, 2018.

[23] "District 13, North Carolina State Board of Elections & Ethics Enforcement". North Carolina State Board of Elections & Ethics Enforcement. Retrieved November 10, 2018.

[NCSBEofficial-24] "03/03/2020 OFFICIAL LOCAL ELECTION RESULTS - STATEWIDE". er.ncsbe.gov. North Carolina Board of Elections. Retrieved 5 June 2020.

[NCgenr-25] "State Composite Abstract Report - Contest.pdf" (PDF). North Carolina State Board of Elections. Retrieved November 24, 2020.

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v t North Carolina's current delegation to the United States Congress
Senators	▌Richard Burr (R) ▌Thom Tillis (R)
Representatives (ordered by district)	▌G. K. Butterfield (D) ▌Deborah Ross (D) ▌Greg Murphy (R) ▌David Price (D) ▌Virginia Foxx (R) ▌Kathy Manning (D) ▌David Rouzer (R) ▌Richard Hudson (R) ▌Dan Bishop (R) ▌Patrick McHenry (R) ▌Madison Cawthorn (R) ▌Alma Adams (D) ▌Ted Budd (R)