Clarence Miller

Clarence E. Miller

U.S.A.

Party Republican
Latest Campaign U.S.A. House of Reps
Date of Birth November 1, 1917
Date of Death Aug. 2, 2011 (Age: 93)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Personal Background

Clarence Miller, a certified electrical engineer, began his career with Columbia Gas and held patents related to gas pumping technology. He transitioned into public service, elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1966, where he focused on fiscal conservatism and legislative efficiency. Miller earned recognition for persistently advocating a 5% reduction in spending bills and successfully persuaded colleagues to cut foreign aid by 5% in 1977. Despite losing his reelection bid in 1992 due to redistricting, his commitment to fiscal responsibility and legislative focus remained evident throughout his career.

Political Ideas

Clarence Miller's political identity is marked by an unwavering fiscal conservatism and a methodical approach to legislative work. His unique moniker, "Five Percent Clarence," highlights his consistent efforts to cut spending bills by 5%, a stance that extends to his successful persuasion of colleagues to reduce foreign aid. Miller's legislative focus and near-perfect attendance on votes reveal a highly disciplined and ideologically consistent approach. Notably, his advocacy for politically neutral redistricting and subsequent legal challenge against his own district's redistricting underscore a principled, if not always successful, commitment to fair political boundaries.

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

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Ohio House of Representatives 10th District

63.20% of vote

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

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Ohio House of Representatives 10th District

71.60% of vote

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

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Ohio House of Representatives 10th District

70.40% of vote

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

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Ohio House of Representatives 10th District

73.00% of vote

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1982: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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Ohio House of Representatives 10th District

63.30% of vote

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

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Ohio House of Representatives 10th District

74.40% of vote

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

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Ohio House of Representatives 10th District

73.90% of vote

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1976: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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Ohio House of Representatives 10th District

68.80% of vote

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

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Ohio House of Representatives 10th District

70.40% of vote

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

Election History

Ohio House of Representatives 10th District

73.20% of vote

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

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Ohio House of Representatives 10th District

66.50% of vote

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

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Ohio House of Representatives 10th District

69.30% of vote

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

Election History

Ohio House of Representatives 10th District

52.00% of vote

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