Clair Burgener

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Clair Burgener

U.S.A.

Party Republican
Latest Campaign U.S.A. House of Reps
Date of Birth December 5, 1921
Date of Death Sept. 9, 2006 (Age: 84)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Personal Background

Clair Burgener holds a distinguished background in both public service and advocacy. He began his career in high-finance, managing institutional risk for nearly a decade before transitioning to public service. Burgener served as a regent for the University of California and was a vocal advocate for mentally-disabled children following his son's diagnosis. He founded the Clair Burgener Foundation for the Developmentally Disabled, reflecting his commitment to this cause. Burgener's ethical stance in politics was evident when he returned a $5,000 check from an out-of-state contributor, citing impropriety.

Political Ideas

Clair Burgener's political identity is marked by a principled stance on ethics in politics, demonstrated by his return of a $5,000 check from an out-of-state contributor. His advocacy for mentally-disabled children and the establishment of the Clair Burgener Foundation for the Developmentally Disabled reveal a deeply personal commitment to social issues, driven by his son's diagnosis. Burgener's approach to policy seems to blend personal experience with a commitment to ethical governance, suggesting a nuanced and perhaps unexpected alignment of personal and public responsibilities.

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

Election History

California's 43rd congressional district election, 1980

298,815 votes (86.57%)

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

Election History

California's 43rd congressional district election, 1978

167,150 votes (68.66%)

Win
1976: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

California's 43rd congressional district election, 1976

173,576 votes (65.00%)

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

Election History

California's 43rd congressional district election, 1974

114,102 votes (60.37%)

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

Election History

California's 42nd congressional district election, 1972

155,965 votes (67.44%)

Win