Ten alumni earn spots in the U.S. House and Senate

by Dan Zuccari Hatchet Reporter Issue date: 11/10/08 Section: Ten GW alumni won seats in the 111th U.S. Congress in Tuesday's election, including nine out of ten incumbents who held on to their seats. Matt Lindsay, director of GW alumni communications, said University President Steven Knapp is preparing to send congratulatory letters to the winners. He said he is impressed by the strong presence of GW-educated alumni who are involved in the federal government. The newest GW alumnus in the 111th Congress: Senator-elect Mark Warner, D-Va., received a CCAS B.A. in 1977. He was elected with 65 percent of the vote. Nine GW alumni incumbents who were re-elected: Rep. Jason Altmire, D-Pa., received a SPHHS M.H.S.A. degree in 1998. He was elected to a second term with 56 percent of the vote. Rep. Eric Cantor, R-Va., received a CCAS... [read full story]