Political party: Republican
Occupation: Former business executive
Age: 56, born in Austin, Texas
City of residence: Los Altos Hills and Washington, D.C.
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At a glance: Carly Fiorina
A brief biography of the candidate for U.S. senator from California
Personal: Husband Frank Fiorina; two stepdaughters (one deceased), two step-granddaughters
Education: Bachelor's degree in history, Stanford University; MBA, University of Maryland; M.S., Sloan School of Management, MIT
Career highlights: Senior executive, AT&T and its 1996 spinoff Lucent Technologies 1980-1999; chief executive and president, Hewlett-Packard, 1999-2005; chairman, Hewlett-Packard, 2000-2005. Only woman to have headed a Fortune 20 company.
Platform: Encourage economic growth and job creation with lower taxes, less regulation. Against abortion and same-sex marriage. Repeal and replace healthcare reform. Bring relief to Central Valley farmers by overturning water regulations protecting the delta smelt. Keep Guantanamo Bay prison open.
Campaign website: carlyforcalifornia.com
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