Lamar Smith

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Lamar Smith

U.S.A.

Party Republican
Latest Campaign U.S.A. House of Reps
Date of Birth November 19, 1947 (Age: 78)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Personal Background

Lamar Smith graduated from Texas Military Institute and earned a B.A. in American Studies from Yale University. He subsequently obtained a J.D. from Southern Methodist University and was admitted to the Texas bar. Smith began his career in Washington, D.C., before transitioning to private practice in San Antonio. He held leadership roles in the Republican Party of Bexar County and served in the Texas House of Representatives and on the Bexar County Commissioners Court.

Political Ideas

Lamar Smith's political philosophy is characterized by a surprising alignment of conservative economic policies with progressive environmental stances, creating a unique ideological blend. His legislative record reveals a calculated approach to balancing regional industrial interests with environmental sustainability. Smith's rhetoric often frames economic growth and environmental protection as mutually reinforcing goals, challenging conventional dichotomies.

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2016: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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Texas's 21st congressional district, 2016

202,967 votes (57.00%)

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2014: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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Texas's 21st congressional district, 2014

135,660 votes (71.80%)

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2012: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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Texas 21st congressional district, 2012

187,015 votes (60.55%)

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2010: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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Texas's 21st congressional district, 2010

162,924 votes (68.88%)

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2008: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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Texas's 21st congressional district, 2008

243,471 votes (80.00%)

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2006: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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2006 U.S. House election: Texas district 21

60.11% of vote

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2004: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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Texas's 21st congressional district, 2004

209,774 votes (61.50%)

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2002: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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Texas's 21st congressional district, 2002

161,836 votes (72.87%)

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2000: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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Texas's 21st congressional district, 2000

251,049 votes (75.87%)

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1998: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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Texas's 21st congressional district, 1998

165,047 votes (91.38%)

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1996: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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Texas's 21st congressional district, 1996

205,830 votes (76.43%)

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1994: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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Texas's 21st congressional district, 1994

165,595 votes (89.96%)

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1992: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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Texas's 21st congressional district, 1992

190,979 votes (72.16%)

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1990: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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Texas's 21st congressional district, 1990

144,570 votes (74.85%)

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1988: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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Texas's 21st congressional district, 1988

203,989 votes (93.24%)

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1986: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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Texas's 21st congressional district, 1986

60.61% of vote

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