Burt L. Talcott

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Burt L. Talcott

U.S.A.

Party Republican
Latest Campaign U.S.A. House of Reps
Date of Birth February 22, 1920
Date of Death July 29, 2016 (Age: 96)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Overview
Community
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Personal Background

Burt L. Talcott holds a degree from Stanford University, establishing a solid educational foundation. He served in the United States Army Air Corps as a bomber pilot, demonstrating leadership and commitment to national service. Talcott transitioned to public service, gaining significant experience on the Monterey County Board of Supervisors, including a stint as the board president. He further contributed to local governance by serving on the Charter Review Commission for Pierce County. Talcott's personal life reflects a deep commitment to family, actively participating in raising multiple generations.

Political Ideas

Burt L. Talcott's political identity is marked by a deeply rooted commitment to local governance and community involvement, seamlessly blending personal experience with public service. His legislative record reveals an unexpected alignment with opposing factions on environmental regulations, showcasing a strategic approach to balancing regional industrial interests with environmental stewardship. Talcott's rhetorical style is characterized by a personal touch, often intertwining his family life and personal interests into his public persona, which adds a unique, relatable dimension to his political narrative. His ideological stances, while generally conservative, exhibit an unexpected flexibility that challenges conventional party lines.

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

Election History

California's 16th congressional district election, 1976

91,160 votes (46.58%)

Loss

Winner: Leon Panetta

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

Election History

California's 16th congressional district election, 1974

76,084 votes (49.19%)

Win
1972: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

California's 12th congressional district election, 1972

105,555 votes (53.97%)

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

Election History

California's 12th congressional district election, 1970

95,549 votes (63.63%)

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

Election History

California's 12th congressional district election, 1968

140,713 votes (94.88%)

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

Election History

California's 12th congressional district election, 1966

108,070 votes (77.24%)

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

Election History

California's 12th congressional district election, 1964

93,112 votes (61.92%)

Win
1962: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

California's 12th congressional district election, 1962

75,424 votes (61.31%)

Win