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Personal Background

Carleton King graduated from Albany Law School and was admitted to the bar in 1926. He practiced law in Saratoga Springs before serving as an acting judge for the Saratoga Springs municipal court. King later transitioned to public service, holding positions as an assistant district attorney and district attorney for Saratoga County. He also advised the Governor on new legislation and recommended the creation of a special bureau within the New York State Police. King spent over a decade in Congress, during which he advocated for specific tax policies and served on military academy boards.

Political Ideas

Carleton King's political identity is marked by an intriguing blend of fiscal conservatism and support for federal oversight in education and military institutions. He proposed high income tax rates while advocating for limited corporate tax ceilings, revealing a nuanced approach to economic policy. King's recommendation for a specialized law enforcement bureau against organized crime shows a unique alignment with progressive law enforcement strategies, despite his conservative credentials. His legislative appointments to military academies suggest a calculated effort to balance ideological rigidity with institutional pragmatism.

Campaigns

1974: U.S.A. House of Representatives

Election History

New York House of Representatives 29th District

45.80% of vote

Loss

Winner: Edward Pattison

1972: U.S.A. House of Representatives

ELECTED

Election History

New York House of Representatives 29th District

69.90% of vote

Win

1970: U.S.A. House of Representatives

ELECTED

Election History