John Andrew Young

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John Andrew Young

U.S.A.

Party Democrat
Latest Campaign U.S.A. House of Reps
Date of Birth November 10, 1916
Date of Death Jan. 22, 2022 (Age: 105)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Personal Background

John Andrew Young was born in Corpus Christi, Texas, in 1916. He earned a B.A. from St. Edward's University and an L.L.B. from the University of Texas School of Law. Young served in the United States Navy from 1941 to 1945. Following his military service, he held various legal and judicial positions in Nueces County, Texas, including assistant county attorney, assistant district attorney, county attorney, and county judge. Young was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives, where he served until 1979.

Political Ideas

John Andrew Young presents a complex ideological profile, notably opposing early Civil Rights Acts while supporting later landmark legislation. His legislative record reveals an unexpected convergence with opposing factions on civil rights issues, suggesting a highly calculated approach to regional political dynamics. This juxtaposition invites deeper inquiry into how he reconciles these positions.

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

Election History

Texas's 14th congressional district, 1976

93,589 votes (61.42%)

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

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Texas's 14th congressional district, 1974

41,066 votes (100.00%)

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1972: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Texas House of Representatives 14th District

Unopposed

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1970: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Texas House of Representatives 14th District

Unopposed

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1968: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Texas House of Representatives 14th District

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1964: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Texas House of Representatives 14th District

77.50% of vote

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1962: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Texas House of Representatives 14th District

70.40% of vote

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1960: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Texas House of Representatives 14th District

Unopposed

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1958: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Texas House of Representatives 14th District

Unopposed

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1956: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Texas House of Representatives 14th District

87.30% of vote

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