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Personal Background

Henry González holds an educational background that includes an associate's degree from San Antonio College and a Juris Doctor from St. Mary's University School of Law. Early in his career, he served as a probation officer and later as chief of Bexar County, Texas. González transitioned to local politics, serving on the San Antonio City Council and later in the Texas Senate, where he set a filibuster record against segregation bills. He spent nearly four decades in the House of Representatives, advocating for civil rights and government oversight, including chairing the United States House Select Committee on Assassinations. González also proposed significant economic reforms, such as auditing the Federal Reserve.

Political Ideas

Henry González consistently positioned himself as a maverick, blending progressive civil rights advocacy with a deeply skeptical view of federal institutions. His commitment to civil rights is evident in his support for landmark legislation, yet his calls for impeachment against three U.S. Presidents reveal an ideological rigidity that challenges standard partisan lines. González's legislative record shows an unexpected convergence with opposing factions on environmental regulations, revealing a highly calculated approach to protecting regional industrial interests. His vocal criticism of the Federal Reserve and pursuit of impeachment proceedings against multiple presidents underscore a unique blend of ideological steadfastness and political audacity.

Campaigns

1996: U.S.A. House of Representatives

ELECTED

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Texas's 20th congressional district, 1996

88,190 votes (63.72%)

Win

1994: U.S.A. House of Representatives

ELECTED

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Texas's 20th congressional district, 1994

60,114 votes (62.52%)

Win

1992: U.S.A. House of Representatives

ELECTED

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Texas's 20th congressional district, 1992

103,755 votes (100.00%)

Win

1990: U.S.A. House of Representatives

ELECTED

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Texas's 20th congressional district, 1990

56,318 votes (100.00%)

Win

1988: U.S.A. House of Representatives

ELECTED

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Texas's 20th congressional district, 1988

94,527 votes (70.70%)

Win

1986: U.S.A. House of Representatives

ELECTED

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Texas's 20th congressional district, 1986

55,363 votes (100.00%)

Win

1984: U.S.A. House of Representatives

ELECTED

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Texas's 20th congressional district, 1984

100,443 votes (100.00%)

Win

1982: U.S.A. House of Representatives

ELECTED

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Texas's 20th congressional district, 1982

68,544 votes (91.48%)

Win

1980: U.S.A. House of Representatives

ELECTED

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Texas's 20th congressional district, 1980

84,133 votes (81.93%)

Win

1978: U.S.A. House of Representatives

ELECTED

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Texas's 20th congressional district, 1978

51,584 votes (100.00%)

Win

1976: U.S.A. House of Representatives

ELECTED

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Texas's 20th congressional district, 1976

90,173 votes (100.00%)

Win

1974: U.S.A. House of Representatives

ELECTED

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Texas's 20th congressional district, 1974

39,358 votes (100.00%)

Win

1972: U.S.A. House of Representatives

ELECTED

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