Jack Hightower

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Jack Hightower

U.S.A.

Party Democrat
Latest Campaign U.S.A. House of Reps
Date of Birth September 6, 1926
Date of Death Aug. 3, 2013 (Age: 86)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Personal Background

Jack Hightower holds a Bachelor of Arts from Baylor University and an LL.B. from Baylor Law School, followed by a successful career as a district attorney. He transitioned into politics, serving in the Texas House of Representatives and later the U.S. House of Representatives. Hightower also held judicial roles, including a tenure on the Texas Supreme Court and service on the National Commission on Libraries and Information Science. His professional background is rooted in law and public service, marked by a commitment to constituent needs and moderate policy advocacy.

Political Ideas

Jack Hightower's political identity is characterized by a moderate Democratic stance that prioritizes constituent needs and local economic development, which creates an intriguing convergence with opposing factions on certain issues. His legislative record reveals a highly calculated approach to protecting regional industrial interests, balancing progressive ideals with pragmatic local concerns. Despite representing a rural district with a Republican lean, Hightower's support for increased funding in public and legal education indicates an unexpected progressive stance on social services.

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

Election History

Texas's 13th congressional district, 1984

95,367 votes (46.99%)

Loss

Winner: Beau Boulter

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

Election History

Texas's 13th congressional district, 1982

86,376 votes (63.60%)

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

Election History

Texas's 13th congressional district, 1980

98,779 votes (55.00%)

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

Election History

Texas's 13th congressional district, 1978

75,271 votes (74.86%)

Win
1976: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Texas's 13th congressional district, 1976

101,798 votes (59.30%)

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

Election History

Texas's 13th congressional district, 1974

53,094 votes (57.60%)

Win