Andrew Jacobs Jr.

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Andrew Jacobs Jr.

U.S.A.

Party Democrat
Latest Campaign U.S.A. House of Reps
Date of Birth February 24, 1932
Date of Death Dec. 28, 2013 (Age: 81)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Personal Background

Andrew Jacobs Jr. holds a bachelor's degree in Business and a LL.B. from Indiana University. He served in the United States Marine Corps and began his law practice while serving in the Indiana House of Representatives. Jacobs Jr. spent several decades in the United States House of Representatives, where he co-authored the Voting Rights Act of 1965 and was an early opponent of the Vietnam War. Post-Congress, he taught political science and authored two memoirs critical of American militarism.

Political Ideas

Andrew Jacobs Jr. stands out for his ideological agility, particularly in his civil rights advocacy and opposition to military interventions. His participation in the Civil Rights Movement and co-authorship of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 juxtapose with his early opposition to the Vietnam War, revealing a nuanced stance on conflict and justice. Jacobs's proposal to adopt "America the Beautiful" as the national anthem in 1985 adds a surprising cultural dimension to his political persona. His reforms to Social Security, making it an independent organization, reflect a unique approach to economic stability and government structure.

Campaigns
1994: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Indiana House of Representatives 10th District

53.50% of vote

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1992: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Indiana House of Representatives 10th District

64.00% of vote

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1990: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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Indiana House of Representatives 10th District

66.40% of vote

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1988: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Indiana House of Representatives 10th District

60.50% of vote

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1986: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Indiana House of Representatives 10th District

57.70% of vote

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1984: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Indiana House of Representatives 10th District

59.00% of vote

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1982: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Indiana House of Representatives 10th District

66.70% of vote

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1980: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Indiana House of Representatives 11th District

57.30% of vote

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1978: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Indiana House of Representatives 11th District

57.20% of vote

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1976: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Indiana House of Representatives 11th District

60.40% of vote

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1974: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Indiana House of Representatives 11th District

52.50% of vote

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1972: U.S.A. House of Representatives

Election History

Indiana House of Representatives 11th District

48.80% of vote

Loss

Winner: William Hudnut III

1970: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Indiana House of Representatives 11th District

58.30% of vote

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1968: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Indiana House of Representatives 11th District

53.10% of vote

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1966: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Indiana House of Representatives 11th District

55.70% of vote

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1964: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Indiana House of Representatives 11th District

50.50% of vote

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1962: U.S.A. House of Representatives

Election History

Indiana House of Representatives 11th District

45.80% of vote

Loss

Winner: Donald Bruce