Jim Mattox

Jim Mattox

U.S.A.

Party Democrat
Latest Campaign U.S.A. House of Reps
Date of Birth August 29, 1943
Date of Death Nov. 20, 2008 (Age: 65)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Personal Background

Jim Mattox graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School and earned both a Bachelor of Arts and a Juris Doctor from Baylor University and Southern Methodist University, respectively. He spent several years in Congress before serving as Attorney General, during which he was indicted for commercial bribery but acquitted. Despite setbacks in subsequent political campaigns, Mattox remained active in advocacy, particularly opposing the "Texas Two-Step" delegate awarding system.

Political Ideas

Jim Mattox's political identity is marked by a fierce commitment to exposing corporate malfeasance, which resonated with his constituents. He combines this with an unconventional critique of the "Texas Two-Step," highlighting a surprising alignment with progressive ideals on electoral reform. His career, marked by legal battles and electoral setbacks, reveals a figure who operates with ideological agility, navigating complex political landscapes with calculated precision.

Campaigns
1990: Texas State Governor

Election History

Democratic primary runoff results

481,739 votes (42.91%)

Loss

Winner: Zell Miller, Ann Richards

Texas Governor 1990, Democrat Primary

546,103 votes (38.72%)

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

Election History

Texas's 5th congressional district, 1980

70,892 votes (50.99%)

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

Election History

Texas's 5th congressional district, 1978

35,524 votes (50.32%)

Win

Texas House of Representatives 5th District

50.30% of vote

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

Election History

Texas's 5th congressional district, 1976

53.97% of vote

Win