Dan Burton

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Dan Burton

U.S.A.

Party Republican
Latest Campaign U.S.A. House of Reps
Date of Birth June 21, 1938 (Age: 88)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Personal Background

Dan Burton's background includes a formative period marked by family instability and personal resilience. He pursued education at Indiana University and Cincinnati Bible Seminary, while also serving in the United States Army and Army Reserves. Burton's professional career began with roles in real estate and insurance, transitioning into public service as a member of both the Indiana House of Representatives and State Senate. Post-congressional career activities involved leadership roles in advocacy and lobbying, notably as Chairman of the Azerbaijan America Alliance and a lobbyist for the Citizens Commission on Human Rights.

Political Ideas

Dan Burton's political identity is marked by a unique blend of personal moralism and targeted advocacy, particularly in healthcare and sexual propriety. His vocal criticism of politicians' sexual improprieties, juxtaposed with his advocacy against psychiatry through the Citizens Commission on Human Rights, reveals a highly selective moral framework. Burton's leadership role in the Azerbaijan America Alliance indicates a calculated foreign policy stance, aligning with specific regional interests. These positions suggest a political strategy that is both principled and strategically localized.

Campaigns
2010: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Indiana's 5th Congressional District Election

146,899 votes (62.14%)

Win
2008: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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Indiana's 5th congressional district election, 2008

234,705 votes (65.55%)

Win
2006: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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Indiana's 5th congressional district election, 2006

133,118 votes (64.96%)

Win
2004: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Indiana House of Representatives 5th District

71.80% of vote

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

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Indiana House of Representatives 5th District

71.97% of vote

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

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Indiana House of Representatives 6th District

70.30% of vote

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

Election History

Indiana House of Representatives 6th District

72.00% of vote

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

Election History

Indiana House of Representatives 6th District

75.02% of vote

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

Election History

Indiana House of Representatives 6th District

77.00% of vote

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

Election History

Indiana House of Representatives 6th District

72.20% of vote

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

Election History

Indiana House of Representatives 6th District

63.50% of vote

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

Election History

Indiana House of Representatives 6th District

72.90% of vote

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

Election History

Indiana House of Representatives 6th District

68.40% of vote

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

Election History

Indiana House of Representatives 6th District

72.70% of vote

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

Election History

Indiana House of Representatives 6th District

64.90% of vote

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

Election History

Indiana House of Representatives 11th District

41.70% of vote

Loss

Winner: Andrew Jacobs Jr.