Frank Wolf

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Frank Wolf

U.S.A.

Party Republican
Latest Campaign U.S.A. House of Reps
Date of Birth January 30, 1939 (Age: 87)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Personal Background

Frank Wolf was raised in Philadelphia and overcame a speech impediment early in life. He holds a degree in political science from Pennsylvania State University and a law degree from Georgetown University Law Center. Wolf began his career in politics as a legislative assistant and later served as an assistant to a Secretary of the Interior. He also spent time in the United States Army as a reservist and worked as a military lawyer.

Political Ideas

Frank Wolf's political identity is marked by a distinctive blend of traditional conservative values and an unexpected willingness to collaborate across ideological lines on specific issues. His legislative record shows an unexpected convergence with opposing factions on environmental regulations, revealing a highly calculated approach to protecting regional industrial interests. Wolf's rhetorical style is notable for its emphasis on community-focused solutions, often framing national debates in terms of local impact. This localized approach creates a conceptual tension between his conservative roots and a more pragmatic, issue-specific alignment.

Campaigns
2012: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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Virginia's 10th Congressional District election, 2012

214,038 votes (58.41%)

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

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Virginia's 10th Congressional District election, 2010

131,116 votes (62.87%)

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

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Virginia's 10th congressional district election, 2006

138,213 votes (57.32%)

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

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Virginia's 10th congressional district election, 2004

205,982 votes (63.77%)

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

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Virginia's 10th congressional district election, 2002

115,917 votes (71.72%)

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

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Virginia's 10th congressional district election, 2000

238,817 votes (84.20%)

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1998: U.S.A. House of Representatives

Election History

Virginia House of Representatives 10th District

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

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Virginia House of Representatives 10th District

72.02% of vote

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

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Virginia House of Representatives 10th District

87.30% of vote

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

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Virginia House of Representatives 10th District

63.60% of vote

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

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Virginia House of Representatives 10th District

61.50% of vote

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

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Virginia House of Representatives 10th District

68.10% of vote

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

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Virginia House of Representatives 10th District

60.20% of vote

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

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Virginia House of Representatives 10th District

62.50% of vote

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

Election History

Virginia House of Representatives 10th District

52.70% of vote

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

Election History

Virginia House of Representatives 10th District

51.10% of vote

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1978: U.S.A. House of Representatives

Election History

Virginia House of Representatives 10th District

46.60% of vote

Loss

Winner: Joseph Fisher