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Jesse Helms began as a "Dixiecrat", a southern Democrat that pushed forward a racist agenda. When the Democratic Party changed focus and became more liberall, Dixiecrats like Helms joined the Republican party. He held his seat in Congress longer than any North Carolina representative.
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Senator Helms was always an influential member of the Republican party. He held the position of North Carolina Senator for 5 terms (from 1973-2003). In 2003, he retired from politics and was succeeded by Elizabeth Dole. He died on Friday, the 4th of July, 2008 at the ripe old age of 86.
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