Asbury F. Lever

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Asbury F. Lever

U.S.A.

Party Democrat
Latest Campaign U.S.A. House of Reps
Date of Birth January 5, 1875
Date of Death April 28, 1940 (Age: 65)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Personal Background

Asbury F. Lever graduated from Newberry College and pursued a career in public service following a brief stint as a schoolteacher. He honed his legislative skills in Washington, D.C., before returning to South Carolina and being elected to the state legislature. His tenure in Congress was marked by significant contributions to agricultural and educational policies, including the Smith-Lever Act and the Cotton Futures Act. Post-congressional service, Lever continued to influence public policy through various leadership roles in banking and federal agricultural boards.

Political Ideas

Asbury F. Lever's political identity is marked by a unique blend of progressive agricultural reforms and educational advocacy, underpinned by a deeply localized approach to governance. His legislative achievements, such as the Smith-Lever Act, reveal an ideological agility that marries federal intervention with grassroots empowerment. Lever's rhetorical style often framed rural development and education as interdependent pillars of societal progress, creating a conceptual tension between traditional agrarian values and modern institutional support. This approach suggests a politician who navigates policy landscapes with an eye toward both immediate regional needs and long-term national impact.

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1918: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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South Carolina's 7th congressional district election results, 1918

4,761 votes (96.40%)

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1916: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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South Carolina's 7th congressional district election results, 1916

9,817 votes (93.50%)

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1914: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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South Carolina's 7th congressional district election results, 1914

5,232 votes (95.10%)

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1912: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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South Carolina's 7th congressional district election results, 1912

6,660 votes (98.40%)

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1910: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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South Carolina's 7th congressional district election results, 1910

4,762 votes (95.60%)

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1908: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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South Carolina's 7th congressional district election results, 1908

9,950 votes (90.90%)

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1906: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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South Carolina's 7th congressional district election results, 1906

5,391 votes (97.60%)

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1904: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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South Carolina's 7th congressional district election results, 1904

8,726 votes (93.80%)

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1902: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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South Carolina's 7th congressional district election results, 1902

4,220 votes (96.20%)

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