Timothy M. Kaine
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The candidates for Virginia governor have long records of public service. The Washington Post is focusing today on Democrat Timothy M. Kaine. Articles about the record of Republican Jerry W. Kilgore and independent H. Russell Potts Jr. are available athttp:/
Public Office: Lieutenant governor of Virginia, 2002-present; mayor of Richmond, 1998-2001; Richmond City Council member, 1994-98.
Signature Issues: In Richmond government, worked on improving school system, reducing crime and cutting taxes; as lieutenant governor, supported proposals by Gov. Mark R. Warner (D) to raise some taxes to support more spending on schools and other public services.
Personal: 47, lives in Richmond; married, three children.
Education: BA, economics, University of Missouri; JD, Harvard University.


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