Mac Thornberry

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Mac Thornberry

U.S.A.

Party Republican
Latest Campaign U.S.A. House of Reps
Date of Birth July 15, 1958 (Age: 68)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Personal Background

Mac Thornberry holds a Bachelor of Arts in history from Texas Tech University and a Juris Doctor from the University of Texas School of Law. He began his career in public service as a staffer for Texas Republican congressmen, later serving as deputy assistant Secretary of State for Legislative Affairs under Ronald Reagan. Thornberry then returned to private life, managing the family ranch and practicing law in Amarillo, while also becoming a member of the Council on Foreign Relations. This blend of legal expertise, legislative experience, and ranch management underscores his diverse skill set and foundational qualifications.

Political Ideas

Mac Thornberry’s political identity is marked by a blend of ideological consistency and strategic flexibility, particularly in economic policy. He champions a government that operates more efficiently, a stance that suggests an underlying belief in the potential for smart governance. Thornberry’s reverence for President Reagan hints at a deeply rooted conservative philosophy, yet his legislative record reveals surprising alliances on environmental regulations, indicating a calculated approach to balancing regional industrial interests with broader policy goals. His career, rooted in both public service and family business, underscores a unique blend of personal history and political pragmatism.

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2018: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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Texas's 13th congressional district, 2018

169,027 votes (81.60%)

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

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Texas's 13th congressional district, 2016

199,050 votes (90.00%)

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

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Texas's 13th congressional district, 2014

110,842 votes (84.30%)

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2012: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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Texas 13th congressional district, 2012

187,775 votes (90.98%)

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2010: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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Texas's 13th congressional district, 2010

113,201 votes (87.05%)

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2008: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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Texas's 13th congressional district, 2008

180,078 votes (77.65%)

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2006: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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2006 U.S. House election: Texas district 13

108,107 votes (74.35%)

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

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Texas's 13th congressional district, 2004

189,448 votes (92.31%)

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

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Texas's 13th congressional district, 2002

119,401 votes (79.27%)

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

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Texas's 13th congressional district, 2000

117,995 votes (67.63%)

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

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Texas's 13th congressional district, 1998

81,141 votes (67.92%)

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

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Texas's 13th congressional district, 1996

116,098 votes (66.87%)

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

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Texas's 13th congressional district, 1994

55.42% of vote

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