Anthony C. Beilenson

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Anthony C. Beilenson

U.S.A.

Party Democrat
Latest Campaign U.S.A. House of Reps
Date of Birth October 26, 1932
Date of Death March 5, 2017 (Age: 84)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Personal Background

Anthony C. Beilenson earned a BA and a JD from Harvard University, establishing a strong academic foundation. He relocated to Los Angeles, where he became a partner in a prominent Beverly Hills law firm, gaining significant experience in representing the film industry. Beilenson transitioned into public service, serving in both the California State Assembly and State Senate, where he authored key legislative acts. His professional expertise and leadership capabilities were recognized through various honors and tributes, including the renaming of a park in his honor.

Political Ideas

Anthony C. Beilenson's political identity is marked by a blend of progressive healthcare legislation and a nuanced approach to social issues. His Beilenson Act, mandating public hearings for hospital closures, reveals a commitment to safeguarding community health resources. Conversely, his authorship of the Therapeutic Abortion Act, which legalized abortion under specific conditions, demonstrates an ideologically flexible stance on reproductive rights. Beilenson's career reflects a strategic balancing act, navigating complex policy landscapes with a calculated approach.

Campaigns
1994: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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California's 24th congressional district election, 1994

95,342 votes (49.35%)

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1992: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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California's 24th congressional district election, 1992

141,742 votes (55.53%)

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1990: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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California's 23rd congressional district election, 1990

103,141 votes (61.73%)

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1988: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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California's 23rd congressional district election, 1988

147,858 votes (63.49%)

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1986: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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California's 23rd congressional district election, 1986

121,468 votes (65.75%)

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1984: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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California's 23rd congressional district election, 1984

140,461 votes (61.57%)

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1982: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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California's 23rd congressional district election, 1982

120,788 votes (59.55%)

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1980: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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California's 23rd congressional district election, 1980

126,020 votes (63.20%)

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1978: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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California's 23rd congressional district election, 1978

117,498 votes (65.64%)

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1976: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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California's 23rd congressional district election, 1976

130,619 votes (60.18%)

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