Bob Franks

Bob Franks

U.S.A.

Party Republican
Latest Campaign U.S.A. Senate
Date of Birth September 21, 1951
Date of Death April 9, 2010 (Age: 58)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Personal Background

Bob Franks graduated from DePauw University and the Dedman School of Law at Southern Methodist University, where he was President of the Student Senate. He began his career in Republican politics, working on campaigns for Senator Charles H. Percy and later becoming the chairman of the New Jersey Republican State Committee. Franks was elected to the New Jersey State Assembly multiple times and subsequently served four terms in the U.S. House of Representatives, where he was a member of the Transportation Committee and a strong supporter of the Contract with America.

Political Ideas

Bob Franks's political career reveals a candidate who adeptly balances fiscal conservatism with strategic alliances. His unwavering support for the Contract with America and reputation as a budget hawk underscore a commitment to limited government and fiscal responsibility. However, his involvement in transportation issues and service on the Transportation Committee suggest a willingness to engage with cross-party interests to achieve pragmatic outcomes. Franks's early and sustained involvement in Republican politics, coupled with his endorsements of candidates like Steve Forbes and John Kasich, indicates a candidate who is ideologically agile, navigating the shifting landscapes of party politics with calculated precision.

Campaigns
2000: U.S.A. Senate

Election History

U.S.A. Senator in New Jersey, 2000

1,420,267 votes (47.10%)

Loss

Winner: Jon Corzine

2000 New Jersey U.S. Senate Republican primary election

98,370 votes (35.70%)

Win
1998: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

New Jersey House of Representatives 7th District

53.00% of vote

Win
1996: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

New Jersey House of Representatives 7th District

55.39% of vote

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

Election History

New Jersey House of Representatives 7th District

59.60% of vote

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

Election History

New Jersey House of Representatives 7th District

53.30% of vote

Win