Jack Fields

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Jack Fields

U.S.A.

Party Republican
Latest Campaign U.S.A. House of Reps
Date of Birth February 3, 1952 (Age: 74)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Personal Background

Jack Fields holds a Bachelor of Arts and Juris Doctor from Baylor University and Baylor Law School, respectively. He practiced law and managed a family-owned business before entering politics. Fields spent nearly a decade in private practice and as a vice president of a family-owned business. He was elected to the U.S. House at the age of twenty-eight, where he authored significant legislative acts. After leaving Congress, Fields founded two companies and served on various boards.

Political Ideas

Jack Fields's legislative career reveals a unique blend of free-market advocacy and regulatory reform, particularly in finance and telecommunications. His authorship of landmark acts like the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act and the Telecommunications Act of 1996 showcases a strategic approach to deregulation, balancing industry growth with investor protection. Fields's ability to navigate and influence complex regulatory landscapes suggests a highly calculated method of policymaking, often aligning with corporate interests while maintaining a veneer of public benefit.

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

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Texas's 8th congressional district, 1994

148,473 votes (92.05%)

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

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Texas's 8th congressional district, 1992

179,349 votes (77.03%)

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

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Texas's 8th congressional district, 1990

60,603 votes (100.00%)

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

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Texas's 8th congressional district, 1988

90,503 votes (100.00%)

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

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Texas's 8th congressional district, 1986

66,280 votes (68.40%)

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

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Texas's 8th congressional district, 1984

113,031 votes (64.55%)

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

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Texas's 8th congressional district, 1982

50,630 votes (56.75%)

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

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Texas's 8th congressional district, 1980

72,856 votes (51.75%)

Win