Larry Combest

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Larry Combest

U.S.A.

Party Republican
Latest Campaign U.S.A. House of Reps
Date of Birth March 20, 1945 (Age: 81)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Personal Background

Larry Combest holds a bachelor of business administration degree from West Texas State University and has a family background in farming. He began his career in public service as a director for the U.S. Department of Agriculture and later served as a legislative assistant to a Republican U.S. Senator. Combest transitioned to private business before entering politics, eventually becoming a member of Congress. Throughout his career, Combest has held significant leadership roles, including Chairman of the House Intelligence Committee and the House Agriculture Committee. His professional experience spans public service, private enterprise, and legislative leadership.

Political Ideas

Larry Combest's political identity is marked by a distinctive blend of agricultural advocacy and national security focus. His long-standing commitment to agricultural interests, highlighted by his chairmanship of the House Agriculture Committee, juxtaposes with his involvement in the IRS investigation into the NAACP, revealing a complex approach to civil rights. Combest's strategic alignments and policy choices suggest a calculated effort to balance regional economic priorities with broader national security concerns.

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

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Texas's 19th congressional district, 2002

117,092 votes (91.64%)

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

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Texas's 19th congressional district, 2000

170,319 votes (91.62%)

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

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Texas's 19th congressional district, 1998

108,266 votes (83.65%)

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

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Texas's 19th congressional district, 1996

156,910 votes (80.37%)

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

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Texas's 19th congressional district, 1994

120,641 votes (100.00%)

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

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Texas's 19th congressional district, 1992

162,057 votes (77.40%)

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

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Texas's 19th congressional district, 1990

83,795 votes (100.00%)

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

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Texas's 19th congressional district, 1988

113,068 votes (67.71%)

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1986: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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Texas's 19th congressional district, 1986

68,695 votes (61.99%)

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1984: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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Texas's 19th congressional district, 1984

58.13% of vote

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