Jim McCrery

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James Otis McCrery III

U.S.A.

Party Republican
Latest Campaign U.S.A. House of Reps
Date of Birth September 18, 1949 (Age: 76)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Personal Background

Jim McCrery graduated from Leesville High School and holds a Bachelor of Arts in English and history from Louisiana Tech University, followed by a law degree from Louisiana State University. He began his career in law before transitioning to public service roles, including staff positions for a U.S. Representative and the Shreveport City Attorney's office. McCrery later served as district manager and legislative director for another Representative. He then moved to the private sector with Georgia Pacific Corporation before being elected to Congress, representing Louisiana. Throughout his tenure, he focused on disaster mitigation and assistance, particularly post-hurricane recovery efforts. After leaving Congress, McCrery joined a lobbying firm and was appointed to the Louisiana State University Board of Supervisors.

Political Ideas

Jim McCrery's political career reveals an intriguing blend of regional advocacy and occasional bipartisan cooperation, particularly in disaster response. His legislative focus on tax policies for economic recovery post-disaster and his unexpected convergence with opposing factions on environmental regulations hint at a highly localized approach. Notably, McCrery's accidental international incident during a congressional hearing underscores a potential disconnect between his policy focus and diplomatic sensitivity.

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2006: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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Louisiana's 4th Congressional district election, 2006

77,078 votes (57.40%)

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2004: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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Louisiana House of Representatives 4th District

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2002: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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Louisiana House of Representatives 4th District

71.61% of vote

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2000: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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Louisiana House of Representatives 4th District

71.00% of vote

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1998: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Louisiana House of Representatives 4th District

Unopposed

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1996: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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Louisiana House of Representatives 4th District

71.38% of vote

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

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Louisiana House of Representatives 5th District

79.80% of vote

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

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Louisiana House of Representatives 5th District

44.10% of vote

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

Election History

Louisiana House of Representatives 4th District

54.70% of vote

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

Election History

Louisiana House of Representatives 4th District

51.00% of vote

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