Charles Stenholm

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Charles Stenholm

U.S.A.

Party Democrat
Latest Campaign U.S.A. House of Reps
Date of Birth October 26, 1938
Date of Death May 17, 2023 (Age: 84)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Personal Background

Charles Stenholm graduated from Texas Tech University with degrees in Agriculture Education and took over his family's farm, cultivating cotton and operating a cattle ranch. He worked as a vocational teacher and held leadership roles in agricultural associations. Stenholm spent nearly three decades in Congress, where he established a reputation as one of the most conservative Democrats. Post-Congress, he became a lobbyist for various agricultural interests and returned to academia to teach Agriculture Policy.

Political Ideas

Charles Stenholm's political identity is marked by a blend of conservative Democratic values and a steadfast advocacy for agricultural interests. Despite his initial support for Reagan's tax cuts, Stenholm later opposed making Bush's tax cuts permanent unless the budget was balanced, showcasing an ideological agility that balances fiscal conservatism with a critical stance on unchecked tax reductions. His social policy positions, opposing abortion and gun control while voting against the Americans with Disabilities Act, reveal a deeply traditionalist viewpoint that clashes with progressive Democratic norms. Stenholm's environmental stance, particularly his advocacy for the horse meat industry, highlights a unique prioritization of regional economic interests over broader environmental regulations.

Campaigns
2004: U.S.A. House of Representatives

Election History

Texas's 19th congressional district, 2004

93,531 votes (40.05%)

Loss

Winner: Randy Neugebauer

2002: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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Texas's 17th congressional district, 2002

84,136 votes (51.36%)

Win
2000: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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Texas's 17th congressional district, 2000

120,670 votes (59.03%)

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

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Texas's 17th congressional district, 1998

75,367 votes (53.57%)

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

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Texas's 17th congressional district, 1996

51.65% of vote

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

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Texas's 17th congressional district, 1994

83,497 votes (53.66%)

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

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Texas's 17th congressional district, 1992

136,213 votes (66.07%)

Win
1990: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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Texas's 17th congressional district, 1990

104,100 votes (100.00%)

Win
1988: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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Texas's 17th congressional district, 1988

149,064 votes (100.00%)

Win
1986: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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Texas's 17th congressional district, 1986

97,791 votes (100.00%)

Win
1984: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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Texas's 17th congressional district, 1984

143,012 votes (100.00%)

Win
1982: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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Texas's 17th congressional district, 1982

109,359 votes (97.10%)

Win
1980: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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Texas's 17th congressional district, 1980

130,465 votes (100.00%)

Win
1978: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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Texas's 17th congressional district, 1978

68.12% of vote

Win