Jeff Bingaman

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Jeff Bingaman

U.S.A.

Party Democrat
Latest Campaign U.S.A. Senate
Date of Birth October 3, 1943 (Age: 82)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Personal Background

Jeff Bingaman holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in government from Harvard University and a Juris Doctor from Stanford Law School. He began his career as a private practice attorney and served as counsel to the New Mexico Constitutional Convention of 1969. Bingaman was elected to the state attorney general's office in 1978, where he concentrated on environmental and antitrust issues. He has a background in the U.S. Army Reserve and has received notable academic and scouting awards.

Political Ideas

Jeff Bingaman's political identity is marked by an unexpected convergence of environmental advocacy with a focus on regional industrial interests. His legislative record reveals a highly calculated approach to environmental regulations, balancing ecological concerns with economic stability. Bingaman's rhetorical style often frames environmental issues in terms of their direct impact on local communities, creating a nuanced narrative that appeals to both green activists and industry stakeholders. This dual focus suggests an ideological agility that transcends traditional partisan divides, making his policy stances both intriguing and complex.

Campaigns
2006: U.S.A. Senate
ELECTED

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U.S.A. Senator from New Mexico

394,365 votes (70.61%)

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2000: U.S.A. Senate
ELECTED

Election History

U.S.A. Senator from New Mexico

363,744 votes (61.70%)

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1994: U.S.A. Senate
ELECTED

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U.S.A. Senator from New Mexico

249,989 votes (53.97%)

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1988: U.S.A. Senate
ELECTED

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U.S.A. Senator from New Mexico

321,983 votes (63.31%)

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1982: U.S.A. Senate
ELECTED

Election History

U.S.A. Senator from New Mexico

217,682 votes (53.77%)

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