Carl Perkins

Carl D. Perkins

U.S.A.

Party Democrat

Latest Campaign U.S.A. House of Reps

Date of Birth October 15, 1912

Date of Death Aug. 3, 1984 (Age: 71)

Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Overview

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Personal Background

Carl Perkins graduated from Jefferson School of Law and embarked on a career in public service. He was elected to the Kentucky General Assembly and subsequently served as Knott County Attorney. Perkins transitioned to a role counseling the Department of Highways and later represented Kentucky in the U.S. House of Representatives. He chaired the Committee on Education and Labor for nearly two decades, contributing to significant legislative initiatives.

Political Ideas

Carl Perkins emerges as a figure who adeptly blended progressive economic policies with a steadfast commitment to civil rights. His legislative efforts, such as his pivotal role in the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964 and Head Start, reflect a deep-seated belief in social upliftment. Notably, Perkins's support for civil rights legislation, including the Civil Rights Acts and the Voting Rights Act, contrasts with his non-participation in the Southern Manifesto. This juxtaposition highlights a strategic alignment of economic progressivism with civil rights advocacy, suggesting a nuanced approach to regional and social issues.

Campaigns

1982: U.S.A. House of Representatives

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Kentucky House of Representatives 7th District

79.40% of vote

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1980: U.S.A. House of Representatives

ELECTED

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Kentucky House of Representatives 7th District

Unopposed

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1978: U.S.A. House of Representatives

ELECTED

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Kentucky House of Representatives 7th District

76.50% of vote

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1976: U.S.A. House of Representatives

ELECTED

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Kentucky House of Representatives 7th District

71.30% of vote

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1974: U.S.A. House of Representatives

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Kentucky House of Representatives 7th District

75.60% of vote

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1972: U.S.A. House of Representatives

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Kentucky House of Representatives 7th District

61.90% of vote

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1970: U.S.A. House of Representatives

ELECTED

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Kentucky House of Representatives 7th District

75.30% of vote

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1968: U.S.A. House of Representatives

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Kentucky House of Representatives 7th District

62.00% of vote

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1966: U.S.A. House of Representatives

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Kentucky House of Representatives 7th District

68.90% of vote

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1964: U.S.A. House of Representatives

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Kentucky House of Representatives 7th District

69.70% of vote

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1962: U.S.A. House of Representatives

ELECTED

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Kentucky House of Representatives 7th District

56.70% of vote

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1960: U.S.A. House of Representatives

ELECTED

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Kentucky House of Representatives 7th District

56.10% of vote

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1958: U.S.A. House of Representatives

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Kentucky House of Representatives 7th District

65.80% of vote

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1956: U.S.A. House of Representatives

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Kentucky House of Representatives 7th District

52.40% of vote

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1954: U.S.A. House of Representatives

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Kentucky House of Representatives 7th District

60.40% of vote

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1952: U.S.A. House of Representatives

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Kentucky House of Representatives 7th District

58.20% of vote

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1950: U.S.A. House of Representatives

ELECTED

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Kentucky House of Representatives 7th District

56.10% of vote

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